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I majored in computer science for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Of various areas, I focused mainly on the fields of computer network. However, I got captivated by the inherent fundamental theories that constitute the actual system. So I changed my major to study the fundamental theories in such areas as control and telecommunication engineering. Now, I have knowledge in both theories and implementation, and I recommend the same for the KAIST EE students.

For a research to have a substantial influence, it must either be experimentally or mathematically proven. For example, you have to either fabricate a chip and board for experimental verification, or come up with a mathematical model to prove that your method is second to none. However, most of the recent works by the students only feature imitating experiment and simulation. While you can easily obtain results with these, it does not have remarkable influence on the academic world nor the industry. Therefore, I suggest that the KAIST students take a lot of courses of mathematical science department. The more math you know, the larger part of the world you can model. And the more you can model, the better you can engineer.

Always keep in mind that nothing is more important than team work. A lot of the recent problems cannot be solved by an individual alone. Wherever you are and whatever you do, team work will always be a crucial factor of your work whether you like it or not. I suggest you have the aptitude to work with others.

I believe that most students came to KAIST because of their interests in science. However, from time to time, I see some students studying without clear sense of purpose, and then choosing a career path based on trend and stability. I suggest that the EE students try their best to figure out what they are truly good at, without thoughtlessly following the trend.

Do strive to gain intuition and insight based on your expertise in electrical engineering and other fields of study. 2000s is no longer technology-centered but rather, a people-centered era. Only the technologies that people truly want and that will help them have a better life will survive. Try to be interested in the humanities and social science.

Do what you truly love with passion. Just because you are getting an M.S. degree, does not mean you have to passively follow that career path out of responsibility.

Our department is responsible not only for Korean industries, but also for various fields of science worldwide. As an electrical engineering student, be proud and do not be afraid of trying new things with creative mind and thoughts.

Many of the excellent Korean students seem to be standardized. It is important to know the basic knowledge of electrical engineering in general, but it is more important to go deep into a single field of research in depth.

This may be a cliché, but I suggest that you read. After the death of Steve Jobs, the importance of the humanities has been highlighted, and the convergence of the engineering and the humanities became of utmost importance.

First of all, you need to obtain experimental and/or simulation results. These results need to be well explained and elaborated in a paper, which has to be submitted by a certain deadline. After a month or two of submission, you will receive a notification email stating whether you have been accepted for oral presentation, accepted for paper presentation, or rejected. If you get accepted for oral presentation, prepare the material to cover approximately 15 minutes.