An Open Campus Reaching Out to the World: KUBS Fall International Fair Concludes Successfully 

Under the clear autumn sky, the 2025 KUBS Fall International Fair took place on Tuesday, October 28, on the lawn in front of the main building of Korea University Business School (KUBS). Organized by the KUBS International Affairs Team, the event aimed to encourage students to participate in exchange programs and to broaden opportunities for global engagement with partner universities abroad. Following its success last year, this year’s second International Fair once again attracted strong interest and enthusiastic participation from students. 

During the event, exchange students from KUBS partner universities — including Kobe University (Japan), University of Cologne (Germany), University of Florida (USA), and University of Southern California (USA) — operated booths to introduce and promote their respective institutions. Students visited each booth to interact directly with exchange students and learn more about exchange application procedures, academic environments, and campus life abroad. In addition, a consultation booth was open throughout the afternoon (1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.) to offer practical advice on the application process, visa issuance, and language requirements. 

The KUBS student organization KUBS BUDDY, which serves as the Business School’s global ambassador group, also took part in the event, assisting with booth operations and adding vibrancy to the atmosphere. They hosted a country-themed memory game to engage participants, and students who joined in received KUBS merchandise such as keyrings and badges. Jang Ye-won, a sophomore student (Class of 2023) who participated as a KUBS BUDDY, shared her thoughts: “I’ve always been interested in the exchange program, and I was delighted to have the chance not only to help international students but also to learn firsthand about foreign universities. I’m truly grateful for such a meaningful opportunity.” 

Knacky Sun, an exchange student from Simon Fraser University in Canada who volunteered to promote his home institution, joined KUBS this August. “I really appreciate the strong sense of community at KUBS,” he said. “Since my home university also values diversity and the coexistence of different cultures, I wanted to share that aspect with KUBS students.” He added, “Speaking and exchanging ideas in person offers a much deeper understanding than simply searching for information online.” 

Mashiro Fuse, an international student from Japan, visited the consultation booth to learn more about studying at a Japanese university through KUBS’s exchange program. She said, “It was very helpful to receive detailed guidance on which universities I could apply to and how to resolve visa-related matters.” 

Despite the chilly weather, many students stopped by the venue to gather information about overseas exchange programs. The KUBS Fall International Fair went beyond a simple promotional event — it served as an open platform for students to explore university cultures from around the world and to expand their global networks, truly embodying the spirit of an open campus reaching out to the world.