UNIST School of Liberal Arts successfully completed its 2026 Freshmen English Camp, a five-day, on-campus program designed to strengthen English proficiency and support the academic transition of prospective freshmen.
Held from January 20 to 30, the camp marked UNIST’s first fully in-person English program since the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 111 prospective freshmen and current students participated, engaging in intensive language training and campus-based learning activities, led by native-speaking faculty.
The curriculum focused on practical skills required for English-medium courses, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Daily sessions ran from morning through early evening, followed by TA-led activities that provided academic guidance and peer support.
After operating online since 2021, the camp returned to a residential format in 2026 to improve learning outcomes and student engagement. The renewed format allowed participants to experience campus life while building confidence in using English in academic settings.
Participants who completed the program met the requirements for introductory English courses and reported feeling better prepared for university lectures.
Professor Jeongyeon Kim of the School of Liberal Arts, coordinator of UNIST Language Education Program, commented, “The active participation by students made this program especially meaningful. We hope this experience will help them approach their studies and campus life with greater confidence.”
