Duksung Women's University - Student Life

Student Life

The main campus is situated in Dobong-gu, a district of northern Seoul. It is close to both Bukhan Mountain and Dobong Mountain. The continuing education center is located at the former campus location, on the site of the Unhyeongung palace.

Ssangmundong Campus

- Colleges, Graduate School Mailing Address : 33, Samyangro 144-gil, (419 Ssangmun Dong), Dobong Gu, Seoul 132-714, Korea Location : 300m toward the direction of Uyi-dong from Suyuri 4.19 tower

Uni-dong Campus

- Graduate School of Education, Graduate School of FTB, School of Continuing Education, the corporate office Mailing Address : 114, Uni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea Location : 300m toward the north from Tabgol Park in Jongno 2-ga(avenue)

University Library

Located in the middle of the campus, the University Library has 1,589 seats, and holds over 460,000 oriental books, 90,000 western books and 6,848 types of periodicals and collected papers. In particular, University Library is leading the way in achieving the status of a multimedia library by holding over 360,000 pieces of micro data and 100,000 pieces of media data, such as audio/ video materials, slides and CD-ROM, etc. Through the Digital Library System, data searching and viewing full texts of web databases are possible on the library web-site. Using original photocopy service, data which are not in the collection of University Library are provided through request to other libraries in Korea and abroad. In order to provide diverse academic information more promptly, University Library is pursuing to have the joint list and the system of shared responsibility for data acquisition and cross-loan service with private universities in Northeastern part of Seoul.

Fitness Center

Located in the Hana Nuri Gymnasium, which was newly built int February 2010, the Fitness Center is equipped with treadmills, cycles, steppers, weight training equipments, aerobic workout equipments and others not readily available in Korea (ROTARY UPPER BACK, TOTAL CHEST). There is also a running track available. To manage students' health, the Fitness Center offers individual exercise training program and body composition measuring service

University Health Center

Services Provided - Medical treatment by dispatched doctors - Emergency measures, emergency medication, transfer of the patient to hospital in emergency - Counseling on health, obesity and quitting smoking - Natural therapies, education on disease prevention, inoculations against diseases - Operation of a recovery room ※ Location : the 1st floor of Student Hall

School Cafeteria

Open Hours - during semesters : Mon ~ Fri., 10:00 ~ 18:30 - during vacations : Mon. ~ Fri., 11:00 ~ 13:30

Price 1, 000 - 3,500 won (vary to the kinds, such as Korean-style food, Western-style food, flour-based meals, etc.) ※ Location : The 2nd floor of Student Hall

University Museum

Located in the Hana Nuri Gymnasium, which was newly built int February 2010, the Fitness Center is equipped with treadmills, cycles, steppers, weight training equipments, aerobic workout equipments and others not readily available in Korea (ROTARY UPPER BACK, TOTAL CHEST). There is also a running track available. To manage students' health, the Fitness Center offers individual exercise training program and body composition measuring service

Dormitory

Single and double rooms are available in DWU's on-campus student residence. The dormitory also has other convenience facilities and communal space per unit. There is a lounge and kitchen per single unit occupied by 10 ~ 13 people. In the lounge and kitchen, a refrigerator, electric rice cooker, gas oven, dining table and cooking utensils are available to use. Other convenience facilities include a communal laundromat, TV room to watch TV and VTR, physical training room, reading room and Internet room for information search.

International Language Center

With implementation of systems for practical language learning necessary in everyday life as well as for expert level knowledge and information, international Language Center completed with the latest language education system in a new building, dormitory facility, research staff of master and doctorate degree professors majoring in English and Korean education, and foreign teaching faculty with abundant onsite experiences in each field was established for the purpose of training professional personnel with competitive power to lead the era of globalization by providing language education to induce acquisition of the highest level language abilities capable of creating new ideas.

Clubs & Communities

Academic Branch

Archaeology Team a field-investigation of historic places and the studies on the cultural heritages and the traditions

Duk-Yeong-Hoe(DECAS) English conversation practice

Current English Study Club(C.E.C) Studies on the International affairs and improvement of English skills

Byeori-Byeori Observation and studies on the celestial body

Social Branch

Korean History Study Group Studies on the contemporary history of Korea and the journey in search of history

Teo-Sa-Rang Voluntary service for rural community and studies on the life in rural communities

KUSA Voluntary social service for the lower income class of the society including after-school-curricular activities

Cham-U-Ri Voluntary social service for the persons with visual disability

Ho-U-Heo Voluntary social service for the persons with disability in rehabilitation facilities

Religious Branch

Duk-Bul-Hoe Studies on Buddhist thought, and its propagation

C.A.M(Christs Ambassador Mission) Christianity propagation

Deresa(Catholic Student Association) Catholic propagation

C.B.A Christianity propagation

C.C.C(Campus Crusade for Christ) Christianity propagation

I.V.F(Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship) Christianity propagation

S.F.C(Student for Christ) Christianity propagation

YWAM(Youth With A Mission) Christianity propagation

JOY Christianity propagation

Life & Culture Branch

MOON_LIGHT To foster the emotional stableness through the appreciation of classical music

Baek-Wun Training of Korean traditional martial arts and its spread

Un-San(mountaineering club) the cultivation of mind and body through the climbing activity

HAM(amateur radio operator) Exchange with domestic and foreign members through radio communication

Youth Hostel To develop one's personality through sound trips

Performing Art Branch

Sol-Ba-Ram Studies and spread of the people's song(*note: the people's song refers to the songs usually used in the movements by the general public led by the university students for democracy and against the miserable and gruesome despotism in contemporary Korea, the labor movements, etc.)

Dod-Um and spread of a rhythmic movement of the people's song Hana Puppet Show Club for Promotion of the university culture through the puppet shows

Han-Dae-Nori Spread of the performances with Korean traditional farmer's musical instruments

CADEMU Studies and spread of the popular songs

Unhyang Classical Guitar Club Learning the classical guitar techniques and spread of them

Unhyun Dramatic Art Study Group Promotion of the university culture through the dramatic arts

Folk Rock & roll band

Exhibition and Creation Branch

Yeo-Reum contribute to the cultural development of the university through a cartoon

Unji Literary Club Learning the literature theories and creative activities

Han-Bit Photograph works and exhibition

Unhyeon Calligraphy To foster the emotional stableness through calligraphy

Mi-Ye-tteul Studies on making a cross-stitch and teddy-bear

Ye-Wun Studies on pure arts and creative activities

※ Location of club rooms : The 3rd floor of Student Hall.