Korea University Business School Hosts ‘Academic Advisor Mentoring Day’ for Freshmen

Korea University Business School (KUBS) held its "2025 Spring Semester Academic Advisor Mentoring Day" over three days from Tuesday, May 27 to Thursday, May 29. This event is part of the "Academic Advisor Mentoring Program," which has been running since the 2007 academic year. It was designed to provide freshmen with an opportunity to meet their academic advisors in person, receive guidance on their studies and career paths, and communicate in a relaxed setting. 

The mentoring day was held for 2025 freshmen enrolled in the “Freshman Seminar I” course in the Business Administration Department. Students checked their advisors’ schedules in advance and made individual appointments to participate in the sessions. The meetings took place face-to-face in locations such as the Ahn Young-Il Hall and Cuckoo Hall at the LG-POSCO Hall, as well as the Business Lawn. 

On the first day of the event, Tuesday the 27th, professors and students gathered around round tables at Ahn Young-Il  Hall to share lunch together. This created a platform for open conversations on a variety of topics related to university life, including academics and career planning. English mentoring sessions were also held for international students, and special discussion tables focused on major current topics like exchange programs and artificial intelligence (AI), facilitating in-depth discussions on diverse interests. 

Professor Jae-Nam Lee, who participated in the event, remarked, “It was a bit awkward at first, but I really enjoyed having direct conversations with the students.” Park Ji-hwan (Business Administration, Class of ’25), who spoke with Professor Lee, said, “It was helpful to get realistic advice from a professor on things I haven’t experienced yet.” Another student, Lee Hyun-ho (Business Administration, Class of ’25), added, “It was meaningful because we don’t usually get many chances to talk casually with professors.” 

On the final day, outdoor luncheons and open conversations were held at the Ahn Young-Il Hall and the Business Lawn, creating a particularly special atmosphere. This was the first time the event included outdoor sessions, which received positive feedback from the students. 

Professor Woochan Kim, who attended the event, said, “This year, students submitted questions in advance through a survey, enabling more meaningful conversations tailored to their interests.” Kim Sun-bin (Business Administration, Class of ’25), who spoke with Professor Kim, shared, “As a freshman, I had many concerns about my future and school life, and talking with the professor helped resolve many of them.” 

Kim Ji-na (Business Administration, Class of ’25), who had lunch with Professor Gangseog Ryu, said, “The professor generously gave advice on studying abroad, which really helped me prepare in advance.” At the event, students and professors also exchanged opinions on a wide range of topics, such as career planning, job preparation, and on- and off-campus activities. Students wrapped up their mentoring experience by taking group photos with their professors and receiving commemorative gifts. 

KUBS plans to continue regularly hosting mentoring programs to help students receive practical advice and support from their academic advisors for various concerns they encounter during university life. The school aims to further expand these opportunities to foster meaningful relationships and communication between professors and students built on mutual trust.