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From paper to pillars, we were told, �You don't matter'

 
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IconsFanatic



Joined: 19 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 6:55 am    Post subject: From paper to pillars, we were told, �You don't matter' Reply with quote

From paper to pillars, we were told, �You don't matter'

JoongAng Daily
December 10, 2003

http://joongangdaily.joins.com/200312/10/200312100113036079900091009101.html
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jajdude



Joined: 18 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 7:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, I read that too.
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lush72



Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: I am Penalty Kick!

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 10:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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By that time, it was already obvious to me that appearance, not function, was the name of the game at this school


Not just at that school- its the same everywhere in Korea!
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Juggertha



Joined: 27 May 2003
Location: Anyang, Korea

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 4:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

lush72 wrote:
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By that time, it was already obvious to me that appearance, not function, was the name of the game at this school


Not just at that school- its the same everywhere in Korea!


although I think it abounds here.. I don't think its the case everywhere. My school looks towards substance...although I recognize its a minority stance.. I still think it exists.
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just because



Joined: 01 Aug 2003
Location: Changwon - 4964

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 7:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If my school is substance then i am in trouble, its all about appearances, trying to getlittle Min Soo to do a good job and pretending that she is. I've learned and I've sold my sould to No Moo Hyun. Its all good
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weatherman



Joined: 14 Jan 2003
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 10:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very nice article, can't believe I missed it the first time around. Very true too, and fortunately my school isn't that bad.
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Down from Above



Joined: 27 Apr 2003
Location: Naju

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 11:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow.. I guess Kirsten isn't looking for a recommendation letter from Sorabol College! Wink
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