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First, I would like to mention that the students at KAIST are outstanding and are equal to those students abroad at MIT, Stanford, and other first-rate universities.

Also, students should always be searching for how they will live their lives in the future, since their career and life paths must be chosen soon after graduation.

Finding this life path involves taking a variety of different classes and participating in many activities during the undergraduate life.

There may be more realistic problems that come with doing what you want to do, but these problems tend to go away as you pursue your desired lifestyle.

The advice I would like to give KAIST students is to think big, think different, and think simple.

First, thinking big involves looking at the big picture rather than the small entailing details.

Secondly, thinking different is exemplified by Claude Shannon, who was the only engineering that explored outside of the world dominated by analog circuits to become the founder of information theory and digital electronics.

Finally, to think simple is to focus more on the simple rules, such as F = ma, since the most important aspects are often the simplest.

Whatever it is, it is the person that creates the object. Personal relationships are important building blocks and may be the most critical.

Curricular studies may be important, but it is also recommended to participate in social activities and organized events. I suffered when I first entered the business sector because I had done so myself during my school days. The business environment is very different from the academic environment.

In addition, those with good decision-making skills are a good fit for business.

If you follow others, there is a high possibility you will walk a similar road to others. To walk a road that is your own, you must be able to detach from this ordinary path.

For example, those who have entered graduate school should have thought about what they want accomplish in school. It is important to know why you came to KAIST, and why you are in the graduate program, and what you will do afterwards. A noticeable difference is present between those who have paid some thought to this and those who have not.

In addition, other than research, social connections, discussion, and resumes are extremely important. It is recommended that you get to know new people through your advisor. Also, after public presentation, you should not just stop at exchanging name cards but continue to contact these individuals throughout the future. Of course, you must also continue to focus on your research and be able to present good results. Mastery of English should also be a focal point and should be mastered to a point where an extended conversation can be carried out without a problem.

Resumes should be created at least by the time you enter graduate school. At first, it may seem pointless as it will be somewhat empty, but it will be filled up as you participate in various projects and complete your research.

Finally, the October 3rd issue of the New York Times contains these words. “A flying mechanism will be created if scientists spend hundreds or thousands of years on a working model.” At that same time, the Wright brothers wrote in their diary that “We unpacked and started working today.” We need to live in the present, and I believe that a mind filled with definite goals will be helpful.

In order to improve the field of science and technology of the future, one cannot simply be a leader in this field.

An individual from the sciences must be able to actively participate in a variety of specializations before returning to give constructive feedback on the development of science, and thereby the improvement of the country as a whole.

Speaking from a broad perspective, I would like to tell all KAIST students to ask many questions, exhibit no fear for failure, and accept the differences of others from oneself.

These three characteristics are in reality the most important facets to become a true intellectual.

Finally, I have one more word for electrical engineering students at KAIST.

The classes that are included in the curriculum at KAIST, especially the experiment-related classes, should be given the utmost priority in terms of effort.

These classes, even when compared to other prestigious universities worldwide, have excellent quality.

More confident and active participation in studies is critical in order to become successful.