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3-minute speech for a parent speaker
hello.
I’ve spent a long time in front of the computer today preparing for this talk. My head is aching and my shoulders and back are feeling uncomfortable from all the electromagnetic radiation, an unfamiliar discomfort from not being on the computer for so long.
Today, I’d like to talk to you about “Protecting Our Children from Computers”.
How much time do your children spend on the computer per day?
One hour, two hours, or more than five hours?
When they sit in front of the computer, they are focused on surfing the internet or playing games. However, sitting for a long time in a bad posture puts a strain on their body. They don’t even notice the discomfort in their backs or legs, but they keep straining, and eventually they feel severe stiffness or pain when they get up.
Poor posture when using a computer puts a lot of strain on your muscles and joints, which is why even office workers who spend long hours at their computers often end up in the doctor’s office with wrist or back pain. And what about our growing children? Poor posture can lead to a lifetime of physical problems.
The side effects of computer use aren’t just physical.
It can also cause mental problems. Every year, there are cases of heart attack deaths due to computer addiction, violence linked to gaming addiction, and over-immersion in virtual reality can make it difficult to live a normal life, leading to the so-called “hermit loner”.
Our children are already under the influence of computers.
As parents, we have a responsibility and obligation to protect them and keep them out of harm’s way. Parental attention and guidance are absolutely necessary for children to grow up healthy.
Reduce the amount of time they spend on the computer, and teach them proper posture and appropriate screen time.
Long hours of computer dependence can wreak havoc on children’s bodies and minds. Let’s work together to protect our children from harm.
Until the day all children grow up healthy,
until every child grows up healthy.
Thank you.
Movie Special Lecturer 3-minute speech
Hello, everyone.
I’m Mr. ○○○, a lecturer who will talk about movies, reality, and philosophical questions.
First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend this lecture. I’m going to make sure that your hard work to get here is not in vain, so I’m going to make it meaningful, so please stay tuned.
I had a hard time deciding which movie to choose, and I tried to choose something that was both popular and profound, something that would resonate with the real world. The movie I have for you today is one that you may recognize. It’s a movie that’s worth studying, but it’s also a lot of fun to watch.
Today’s movie is Wachowski’s Matrix 1, released in 1999.
I’ll give a brief introduction to the movie, and then we’ll watch it and talk about it.
The Matrix is one of my favorite movies of all time, and I think it’s a rare example of a film that manages to be both commercial and artistic at the same time. But the greatness of The Matrix is not just in its artistic and literary value. It’s a symbolic reflection on the tired and decaying human anthropomorphism and structure of modern society, and it offers insights that are almost like watching a documentary. I think the director’s intention is to make the audience question the fake reality and look at the real one, just like Neo, the main character of the movie.
You know Neo, the main character, played by a handsome, slightly stiff actor. Neo realizes the existence of a fake reality and sets out to become his true self. This process fills the entire movie and asks us a number of philosophical questions.
Perhaps we are living in the Matrix today, laughing, crying, and reveling in a virtual reality designed by evil programmers. Information is selectively released, exaggerations and distortions abound. It’s hard to tell what’s true. The evil programmers in the Matrix use tools like the media to keep us helpless and blind to the truth. They don’t hesitate to exaggerate the sensational and decadent to distract us.
In the midst of this, are we really seeing reality? Or are we consuming distorted information, not unlike the nourishment the humans in the movies receive in the Matrix? If we are being turned into an energy source that makes unjust power even stronger, isn’t that the reality of the Matrix?
Of course, these are just my personal thoughts. You should examine and judge my words with a critical eye rather than blindly accepting them. I invite you to reflect on my story and decide for yourself whether it’s true or false.
That’s it for my story today.
Now watch the movie, and then we’ll talk again.
3-minute talk by a speaker at a parenting workshop
Hi, everyone.
I’m Ms. ○○○, a representative of “Raising My Child Properly”.
First of all, I would like to express my sincere congratulations to the mothers who gave birth to healthy babies.
In fact, for mothers of your generation, giving birth was a life-threatening experience.
Back then, many pregnant women lost their lives during childbirth.
Today, however, thanks to the advances of modern medicine, childbirth deaths are almost unheard of.
Today, we’d like to take a look at some of the common myths that mothers may have about raising children and share some medically proven best practices.
For example, 30-40 years ago, doctors recommended that you put your child to sleep on their stomach. This was to prevent them from choking on vomit.
But now, putting your child to sleep on their back is recommended as a safer way to reduce the risk of suffocation.
In another example, decades ago, it was common to feed babies grains starting at 6 weeks of age.
But today, pediatricians advise against solids until babies are four to six months old.
In the 1960s and 70s, it was believed that wheeled walkers helped babies learn to walk,
doctors now warn that walkers can actually hinder a baby’s progress.
So it’s best to keep your child away from the walker altogether.
Also, some mothers bathe their babies every day because they are afraid that their baby’s skin is fragile and they might get scratched.
However, doctors say that babies should only be bathed twice a week.
As you can see, there are some common beliefs that are not supported by medical facts.
You may be surprised, but the important thing is to start doing it the right way today.
And be sure to share this information with other parents around you.
Seemingly small parenting practices can have a big impact on your child’s development.
Remember, misconceptions can have negative consequences for your child’s development.
So, let’s take a look at some parenting myths and the right way to do things
VCR and let’s take a look at the myths and the truth.
Thank you.
3-minute speech by a film director
hello. My name is ○○○, a movie director.
There are many people here who dream of becoming writers, producers, and directors.
I sincerely hope that my story will be a small comfort to you and that you will grow to be the leading figures in the Korean art world.
Living as an artist
It took me a lot of thought to choose this path.
I was grateful and honored to have a dream, and to take a step towards it, but I was also filled with fear.
“In 10 years, I will have to support my parents, will I be financially stable then?”
“What if my parents can’t introduce me with dignity in front of their friends?”
These worries always nagged at the back of my mind.
Even though I had faith in myself, deep in the back of my mind, there was a constant nagging doubt: “Will I burn out someday?” “Will I end up being useless?”
And yet, here I am, standing in front of you.
I made it, and there’s no reason why you can’t, too.
Your eyes and your choices
You have the eyes to see what you can do well, and what you can do best.
This is truly a blessing.
I can’t tell you how many young people are still wandering around, unable to find their way.
You are blessed to have already taken the first step.
What is art?
Art, creation, is a marvelous thing.
The life of an artist is filled with a different and unfamiliar satisfaction that the average working person doesn’t experience.
Sure, the process of creation is arduous. But beyond that, those who create at the highest level are living a privileged life in its own right.
Everyone starts out dreaming of such a life.
But setbacks are frequent, and they can take over our minds with despair.
With each setback, the doubts within us grow stronger, and we fall into a state of lethargy.
This is one of the growing pains that every artist goes through.
Some stop in the face of this pain, while others push through it.
Lessons from da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci once said.
“The world is full of geniuses who, instead of struggling, give themselves over to idleness and arrogance. They may have once been as sharp as a razor, but they eventually lose their edge and are reduced to nothing more than a piece of metal.”
What about you?
Do you find yourself in a slump and struggle with it?
Do you feel like the world is against you and you’re about to give up?
Do you find yourself thinking, “Are my experiences too mundane?” or “Is my intellectual level too banal?”
These are all questions that will push you to become a greater artist.
There are many geniuses in the world who hide their light and fade away.
The power to persevere
You may face a few setbacks, but never turn back.
After all, the true winner is the one who perseveres to the end.
Great art can never be created without pain and suffering.
It’s your pain that will touch people’s hearts, expose the world’s pretenses, and create resonance.
Thank you for listening.
I sincerely hope that you will become a true artist who touches the lives of modern Koreans.
Thank you.
Theater and Film Department Special Lecture Theater Artist 3-minute speech
Good evening, everyone.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for being here.
Seeing you all brings me back to my beginnings.
It reminds me of how grateful I am to be living in this moment, to have realized a dream that I had so longed for and craved.
The time you start your day depends on your profession.
Some people are on the move before the crack of dawn, while others pull all-nighters.
While many of us typically leave for work in time for rush hour, theater people are a little different.
They often start work just as the night dew begins to fall, and finish just as the dawn dampens the ground.
Theater is a profession that requires a lot of stamina.
So where does the strength come from to do a play that requires such raw energy?
The answer is already known.
It’s mental strength.
Just as a candle burns itself to give off light, theater actors give everything they have to their work.
That’s not to say that a healthy mind guarantees a healthy body.
Rather, a healthy body is often the foundation of a healthy mind.
So do theater people lack a healthy mind?
No. There is something in the world that cannot be explained by principles and conditions alone.
Theater people are the ones who have those unusual conditions.
Physically, they may have aged faster than people their age.
Their bodies are certainly older because of the day-to-night life, the stress, and the drinking.
But mentally, you’re probably much younger than your peers.
You’re always thinking of something new and creative, which naturally keeps your mind young.
Isn’t this mental vitality what drives theater people?
Maybe this sounds like a paradox.
But I believe that giving your all to every production is the secret to staying healthy, rather than living a boring and lethargic life.
Theater is the center of my life and a source of vitality that keeps me mentally and physically healthy.
Rather than living a life where you force yourself to do something you don’t want to do, you enjoy doing what you choose to do, even if it’s physically demanding.
Isn’t this how theater people stay healthy and live their lives?
I hope all of you will be passionate about your art, immerse yourself in your work, and become creative and innovative theater people who represent Korea.
I believe you will bring about the revival of theater.
Thank you for listening.
Special Lecturer, Department of Theater and Film 3-minute speech
Good evening, everyone.
It’s been a long time since I visited my alma mater.
It’s been a long time since I graduated, but I’m thrilled to bring back memories of my time as a student.
Do you know the actor Heath Ledger?
He is an actor who has left a deep impression on me and many others.
Heath Ledger is an Australian actor who made his Hollywood debut in the movie William the Knight.
The screen was already full of handsome young actors, but Heath Ledger stood out from the crowd.
People expected him to be the next young star to follow in DiCaprio’s footsteps, but he began to take a unique and artistic path, choosing films like Four Feathers.
After that, he solidified himself as a serious actor with films like Terry Gilliam’s “The Brothers Grimm” and Riane’s “Brokeback Mountain,” solidifying his acting credentials.
And by the time of his untimely death in The Dark Knight, Heath Ledger had established himself as one of Hollywood’s leading actors for the next generation.
However, the actor’s life was cut short unexpectedly.
Many people mourned his passing.
Some may have seen one or two of his movies, others may have fallen in love with the poignancy of Brokeback Mountain.
And some of them may have found life-changing moments in his movies.
But the emptiness surrounding Heath Ledger’s death can’t be explained by mere fan grief.
In the face of the death of a man born in 1979, still a young man, people were suddenly made aware of the presence of ‘death’ and the ‘weight of life’ left behind the departed.
That’s what actors are.
It’s not just the death of a human being who has passed through this earth.
When an actor’s obituary spreads around the world at the speed of light, the ripple effect of their departure is immense.
The word “public figure” isn’t just for drunk driving news.
Audiences who have secretly shared memories with the actor in the fictional world of the screen must now live their lives with his absence.
For those who were in their 30s and looking forward to their 40s, his passing must have felt even heavier after the New Year.
We know.
Despite its outward glamor, the acting profession is fraught with more competition and insecurity than any other.
The fear of not being sure of your place in a sea of good-looking, pretty, and good-acting actors-and the responsibility to rise above that fear-is what got us here.
The bitterness of watching an actor at the pinnacle of their career go downhill at any given moment is an anxiety we all share.
But it’s through that anxiety, that impatience, that passion, that we grow as actors.
And remember this, my friends.
Your life is never your own.
Remember the audiences who have shared their memories with you, and work through your loneliness and hurt.
In closing, I send my best wishes to you on your journey as an actor.
Thank you for listening.
Historical Society Historian 3-minute speech
Hello, I’m Historian ○○○.
Thank you so much for your interest and passion for history. I hope that through your efforts, more citizens will be interested in history.
Today I’m going to talk about cultural property restitution.
How much do you know about the cultural properties that have been looted in Korea?
Currently, there are 64,852 cultural properties that need to be repatriated, and about 45% of them are in Japan.
There is a saying that ‘the past is the lesson of today and the teacher of tomorrow’.
However, despite the fact that our cultural properties have remained looted, half a century after liberation, they have not even been properly investigated, let alone repatriated. What’s more, they’re far from the public eye.
As a well-known example, we don’t even have the iconic early Joseon painter Ahn Gyeon’s “Mongyudowondo” in our hands.
Many volunteer organizations and historians are working to restore it, but this is only a small part of the effort. Throughout my work in the restitution movement, I have often felt deeply frustrated by the cultural hegemony of foreign countries, and I have also realized that nothing can be accomplished with the apathy of the people.
Change will never happen with such a passive attitude.
Both the government and the people need to actively pay attention to this issue and mobilize all possible capacities.
In other countries, the return of looted cultural property was only possible because of the active support of the government and the passionate interest of the people.
What is tradition?
What is identity?
The return of cultural property is not just a material recovery; it is very important to establish national identity and pride and to remind us of our traditions.
Especially in 2010, which is the 100th anniversary of the Gyeongsul National Capital.
There is a saying, “Forgive the sins, but don’t forget.
However, we sometimes seem to forget our history and the will of our ancestors because we are busy making a living.
We must not forget the sovereign, independent nation they fought to preserve, and our culture.
I sincerely hope that this year will be the year of cultural reclamation.
I hope this is not just my wish, but the wish of all of you here.
Thank you very much.
Travel Seminar CEO 3-minute speech
Good afternoon, everyone.
My name is Mr. ○○○, CEO of ○○ Tourism.
We always think from the perspective of travelers, and we are doing our best to plan better travel products.
It’s a warm season with spring in full swing.
In this season, you want to see flowers in the mountains and fields and enjoy the gentle spring breeze. We, ○○Tour, have planned a new product that will satisfy travelers the most.
This time, we are introducing the Jirisan Olle-gil Bicycle Tour.
This is a program where you can fully enjoy the beauty of nature by cycling through the blooming flowers and abundant trees on Jirisan Olle-gil.
The bicycle tour is particularly fascinating.
A bicycle is a mode of transportation that uses its own wheels to pick up speed, and as you pick up speed, the sensation of your shortened breath and loosened legs spreads throughout your body, making you feel as if you are one with the bike.
The moment you feel the wheels become your legs, you realize the human appeal of bicycles.
○○Tour will continue to plan various travel products utilizing bicycles.
If you love bicycle traveling, please keep an eye out for our products.
We hope that many people will be able to make special memories through this Jirisan Olle-gil cycling trip.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to guide you.
Thank you very much.
Travel Seminar CEO 3-minute speech
Hello, everyone,
I’m Mr. ○○, CEO of ○○ Tourism.
May is the perfect season for traveling, with lush greenery and warm sunshine.
Today, I would like to introduce you to our special package tours, which are designed to bring you precious memories and beautiful moments.
Our package trip is a romantic journey by train across the country. Trains evoke special emotions in everyone. Even if you’ve never been on a train before, you may recall the longing and excitement you felt in fairy tales and cartoons.
This train trip is strictly analog and old-school. It’s not a high-speed train, and it’s not a super comfortable ride. Instead, it’s a slow journey with the rhythmic sounds of the train as it rolls along, giving you the feel of an old-fashioned train.
It’s not a modern trip to reach your destination quickly, but a time to slow down and savor the scenery and sky outside your window. You’ll be able to enjoy nature and the slowness of the journey, something you may have forgotten in your busy life.
Our world is moving at such a fast pace that speed is often equated with efficiency. But in such a world, why not take a trip back in time to experience the aesthetics of slowness? It’s a chance to build new memories while feeling the modern sensibility of the modern age.
○○Tourism always understands the heart of the traveler and creates precious memories with you. Travel with us and you will experience special moments that you will never forget in your life.
Thank you.
3-minute tour guide speech
Good afternoon.
I’m Mr. ○○○, a guide from ○○ travel agency.
I would like to sincerely welcome you to join us on this romantic cruise.
I think cruising is the most romantic of all travels. The calm sea, the open sky, the gentle breeze, and the special moments with your loved one. What could be more beautiful than that?
But traveling by ship hasn’t always been this romantic. Early ships were primarily used for utilitarian purposes, such as warfare.
Major ancient civilizations also used ships to spread their culture. Have you ever heard of the Phoenician warship, the Triremes, from around 500 BC? The Triremes were ancient warships that were rowed by 170 men and attacked enemy ships at tremendous speeds. They were instrumental in helping Athens win wars.
Meanwhile, rowing with boats is one of the oldest traditional sports. Ancient Egypt and Rome are said to have raced galleys equipped with oars, and the sport was very popular among fishermen and sailors. By the 1700s, it had become popular among the general public, racing on cruise ships on the Thames.
This cruise will take you to ancient Phoenicia, present-day Syria, and on to Egypt. You’ll feel the breath of ancient civilizations aboard this beautiful vessel: imagine the enormity of the Triremes in 500 BC, and the raw energy created by 170 rowers. Perhaps their breath and souls still linger here somewhere.
We wish you all an unforgettable trip. Please let us know if you have any concerns during the trip.
Thank you.
Travel Fellowship presenter introductions
Hello, my name is ○○○.
When I was around 20 years old, I had a vague idea of what I wanted to be.
I thought that by the time I was 30, I would be working a good job, driving a car, and saving a lot of money.
And with that money, I would travel the world.
But by the time I was 30, that dream of traveling the world was still just a picture in a frame.
I spent my days working late nights and vigils, until I finally quit my job and decided to travel.
The thought that ‘life is inherently uncertain and unstable, whether you travel or not,’ reinforced my decision.
The places I chose to travel to were places that were undergoing a lot of change and would look very different in 10 years.
Being physically fit allowed me to tackle some of the more challenging destinations.
I’ve traveled to Asia, Africa, and South America.
In Indonesia, my first trip, I had a host who welcomed me warmly and put me to bed, only to hold a knife to my head and demand money before I left.
In Thailand, I found myself looking up at a sky that was both desolate and beautiful, and shedding unnecessary tears.
Some people have proposed to me, and others have offered me business proposals.
I traveled to many countries alone and met many different people.
I’ve been touched by the lives of older couples who have been together their entire lives, and I’ve been enlightened by the energy and enthusiasm of young college students.
Without that determination, I would have only experienced the world indirectly through books.
After traveling for a total of one year and three months, I found a job again within three months.
Some people recognized my year of reckless traveling as “experience” and even looked at it in a positive light, saying, “That guy has a pulpit.” Before I left, I thought, “The world is too big.
Before I left, I was worried, “What if the world changes too fast, what if I fall behind everyone else?
But when I returned, I realized that neither the world nor the people had changed at the speed of light.
If anything, I felt like I grew as a person through traveling.
Traveling the world is something many people dream of.
Resolutions alone don’t get you anywhere.
Don’t think about it, don’t hesitate, take action.
If you just look at the stars, they will never be yours.
You have to move and take that star into your hands.
Thank you very much for being here today,
and I sincerely wish you all the best for your families and your future.
Thank you for listening.
Travel Affinity Group Speaker 3-minute speech
Good afternoon, everyone.
It’s always a pleasure to be here with like-minded people who share a love of traveling.
I first started traveling when I was a sophomore in high school.
I was in the midst of studying English, but I couldn’t understand the books, I couldn’t understand the music, and I felt like I was lost.
In fact, I didn’t even have the motivation to study, so I was just nervous.
I was watching foreign videos as an excuse to study English, and suddenly I thought to myself.
“Is America really over there?”
During the winter break, while my friends were at school, I applied for a visa and booked a plane ticket by myself.
The trip, including airfare, cost about 2.5 million won.
I convinced my parents, convinced them, and convinced them again and again, and they funded the trip the hard way, and they only asked one thing.
“Just come back safely.”
When I landed in San Francisco after more than 10 hours of flight, I was shocked beyond words.
I was confused as to what was a dream and what was reality.
The scene in front of me was unlike anything I had ever seen in a movie, and it was one of the most unforgettable moments of my life.
Shortly after arriving, I spent three or four hours stuck near the airport before I finally calmed down and decided.
“Now let’s go to every city I’ve ever heard of!”
And so I headed to Los Angeles, where I found a ramshackle hostel and an Italian friend who taught me how to travel without money.
The experience of meeting strangers and turning them into deep friendships was a gift of traveling.
After the trip ended, I suffered from travel hangover for a while.
It wasn’t easy to get back into a routine.
But the exhilarating feeling I had on my first trip is still unforgettable.
I’m sure you all have your own unforgettable travel moments.
The initial shock and excitement may have worn off, but traveling still gives you a thrill.
Seeing, experiencing, and getting to know the world.
Perhaps there’s nothing quite like traveling.
Thank you for listening.
Travel Affinity Group Speaker 3-minute speech
I love to travel, but I always fail at packing my backpack.
I start out trying to pack everything I can think of.
I pack my meds, I pack my books, I pack my sunscreen, and I pack everything I think I might need “just in case”.
You nod to yourself with a sense of perfectionist pride as you look at the items that will last you a month in a foreign country.
But when I sling that heavy backpack on my back, my back buckles and I almost fall backwards.
In psychology, we call this modern-day phenomenon of being good at one thing but incompetent in other situations the “cliffhanger effect.
The truth is, we’ve never been taught how to deal with the cliffhanger.
We either don’t have any experience, or if we do, it’s often so small and insignificant that we’re embarrassed to even call it a failure.
And yet, we obsess and agonize over small, trivial problems.
When faced with a bigger challenge, we may find ourselves in a daze, bouncing off the walls.
Inability to fail.
We all inevitably fall off the wagon.
That’s why traveling is such a great environment to experience failure.
We intentionally settle for less-than-stellar accommodations, eat at less-than-stellar restaurants, waste travel time, and sometimes miss trains.
And I actually revel in those failures.
But for the moment, it’s giddy, like standing on the edge of a cliff.
Wasting time and traveling in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language is one of my biggest fears.
Your feet are blistering, your outfit is getting shabby, and you’re feeling a huge wave of regret.
But it’s okay.
Because it’s all part of your own practice for becoming desensitized to failure.
It’s about learning how to take whatever life throws at me and roll with it.
At least in traveling.
The moments of panic don’t last long.
Once you get past the point of panic, you reach a state of acceptance.
You cut yourself some slack and accept that the trip you had planned has gone awry.
It’s at that point that you’re in sync with the rest of the world, and you’re able to enjoy the day without much else.
To savor that moment, I pack my backpack again.
And I’m going to do it again, and I’m going to do it again without fail.
Travel Club Instructor 3 min speech
Alain de Ordinary’s The Art of Traveling is an essay that does exactly what it says on the tin: he connects travel destinations with the stories of artists to bring the art of traveling to life. In this book, de Ordinary has one unique travel essay, which is about a man who traveled through his room.
The man wrote the book based on his experience of exploring the room he was staying in, which made me think that exploring your room is a kind of travel, and that traveling can indeed be different for everyone.
Somewhere along the way, my traveling became increasingly passive.
I used to enjoy planning my trips, but nowadays I’m completely dependent on my traveling companions. The purpose of traveling used to be mainly for escapism or to get something out of it.
But after reading The Art of Travel, my attitude towards traveling changed. Nowadays, I don’t plan anything, I just take a book and enjoy short trips on public transportation to places nearby.
Last weekend, I traveled with a friend to Sokcho, where he grew up.
Since my friend was familiar with the geography and restaurants there, I left all the planning to her.
While it was comfortable to just follow my friend, it made me feel helpless.
Plus, my friend made the whole point of the trip about eating well, saying, “You have to eat good food on a trip.”
The goal of the trip was to eat well and rest well, which was a choice my friend made considering my current state of mind.
To that end, we ate a lot of food, mostly local favorites.
I tried my best to match my friend’s consideration, and as a result, I gained two kilograms after the trip.
So my diet plan was a failure.
But we weren’t just on a foodie trip.
While sampling the delicacies was enticing enough, the real highlight of the trip was my friend’s story.
He shared his memories and the stories of the people and places that are embedded throughout Sokcho.
The stories drew me into her memories, and we connected with them and assimilated.
While we were on the road, my friend would say hello to his parents and their friends to let them know what was going on.
Before I knew it, I was saying hello to them and feeling like they were close to me.
The elders’ voices were even more enthusiastic as they greeted my friend.
But my friend was also bewildered by the drastically changed streets and neighborhoods, and got lost.
The scene made me feel like I was visiting a close friend’s house for a while, not traveling.
As a result, there were no travel hangovers, and they had a “very desirable” time, as my friend put it.
Alain de Ordinary said that traveling is something you have to come back from.
As if that weren’t enough, I came back with a lot of weight on.
A few days later, I don’t even remember the trip.
Like the traveler who explored his room, I feel like I need to explore my head to get a clearer picture of the trip.
Does traveling really need a purpose? I plan another trip just to get away and forget.
Isn’t that the joy of traveling?
Thank you for listening.
Travel Affinity Group Instructor 3-minute speech
‘Tis the season for vacation features to catch your eye and tug at your heartstrings.
Newspapers and magazines are filled with celebrity vacation memories and plans.
They talk about their most memorable getaways, the unforgettable people they met on vacation, and who they’d like to take with them.
It’s also the time of year when the famous resort ad tagline “Freedom to do anything, freedom to do nothing” comes to mind.
In the past, I’ve been known to backpack through countries in a rush to see as much as possible in the shortest amount of time and for the least amount of money.
I’d spend my hard-earned time and money, and I’d take pictures and take notes like crazy to make sure I didn’t miss anything.
Traveling by train through a dozen European countries in a month, or crisscrossing the east and west coasts of the U.S., was comparable to an Ironman decathlon.
I remember the hunger, cold, and loneliness that set in, so I switched to package tours of Southeast Asia.
When I bragged about how it only cost me $200,000 to tour Angkor Wat, my friends would tell me I was a master traveler.
I used to target off-season low-cost packages, thinking that if I came home with nothing but tropical fruit, I’d still be a winner.
But as is often the case with these trips, I have a fuzzy memory of what I saw and did in each country, and a clear memory of being bored in a herbal medicine shop.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s channeled their desire to travel abroad into backpacking and cheap package deals.
Now that I’ve come to appreciate the essence of travel and true relaxation through these trials and tribulations, I see my past experiences as meaningful.
It’s the same reason why I don’t want to condemn old people who get drunk and dance so hard they rock the tour bus.
Because I think that’s what they would do if they had a lot of pent-up energy and no way to release it.
When I asked a senior who recently returned from a trip to Europe what he remembered most, he said his favorite part was sitting under a cafe umbrella and doing nothing but people-watching all day.
I, too, have a memory of a trip that was truly relaxing.
Three days and four nights in a quiet hotel overlooking a lake, tapping away on my netbook, watching old movies, and walking around the lake in the drizzle.
It was low season, so the four-star hotel was only $20 a night, and we had the pool and sauna to ourselves because there were no other guests.
A three-hour bus ride through the countryside, past lush green fields, crystal clear streams, and small villages, for just 1,100 won.
I spent three blissful days waiting for that bus on Saejak-ro.
This summer, I’ll be staying in Seoul and going about my daily routine.
I plan to leave after everyone else has gone back to their lives, the sound of my trunk wheels echoing through the alleyways.
I plan to pitch a tent in a valley where the children who used to play in the water have left, and spend four quiet days reading a book.
Thank you for listening.
3-minute speech at a women’s college commencement ceremony
A few days ago, I saw an article on a daily newspaper site about ‘The Woman with Glasses’.
It was written by Mr. Kim Yong-gun, a talent.
He said that he often hears people say, “Men with glasses are cool, but women with glasses are not,” and that he used to think that way for a long time, but not anymore. Nowadays, smart women with glasses look good.
She also added that it’s frustrating to hear men say “I don’t like smart women” in front of women.
After reading this, I was suddenly reminded of a scene from my past.
When I was in college, I saw a girl I was discussing with in a departmental presentation take off her glasses during the presentation. When I asked her why, she said she thought she looked less feminine with them on, and that people would be less likely to like her.
I laughed it off at the time, but it wasn’t until later that I realized how universal the pressure and discomfort she was feeling was in society.
Often in dramas, the smart, ugly girl in the lead role is given glasses.
When the female lead is a beautiful woman, she never wears glasses.
This subtly suggests that socially competent, smart women are ugly, and the glasses are a prop to convey that.
In doing so, it brainwashes the viewer with the image of the glasses.
In fact, it was my daughter who corrected my view of glasses.
When she was in fifth grade, she had to wear glasses because of poor vision, and she was very upset about it.
But what if it was my son who had to wear glasses instead of my daughter?
Maybe it wouldn’t have been as upsetting.
I was still discriminating against men and women.
I was also buying into the social norm that it’s okay for men to wear glasses, and that it’s a sign of weakness for women.
Even though I thought it was wrong that society valued men’s economic ability over their appearance and women’s appearance over their ability.
Glasses also give off a scholarly vibe, and while our society favors scholarly men, we tend to shy away from women who look scholarly and wear glasses.
The sight of brides and grooms at weddings is a testament to this.
It’s not uncommon to see a groom wearing glasses, but it’s rare to see a bride wearing glasses.
If a bride in a wedding dress wore glasses, it would probably be a topic of conversation.
I once saw a statistic about marriage that showed that many people still prioritize physical attractiveness in women when choosing a spouse, whereas for men, economic stability and social status are more important factors.
So, the reality is that physical appearance is still held differently for men and women.
What upset me about my daughter’s glasses was that, after all, a “girl” wears glasses.
I was worried that my daughter would be a weak bride one day when she was of marriageable age because of her glasses.
So, is woman an acquired taste?
“A woman is not born a woman, she is domesticated,” Beauvoir wrote in The Second Sex.
She adamantly rejected the “shackles of femininity” imposed by men, arguing that “the differences between men and women are the result of social and cultural influences, not biological differences.
Applying her argument that “just as the black problem in America is technically a white problem, women’s problems are actually men’s problems” to the ‘glasses problem’, it can be said that the negative view of women wearing glasses is ultimately created by men’s wrong perception.
We can see that the idea that women who wear glasses are not better brides than women who don’t wear glasses is socially and acquired.
Now, the world has changed a lot.
Women in their 20s used to be told, “You just need to get married,” and now we’ve added to that, “You need to get a good job.
Today’s women are no longer forced into passive roles.
Gone are the days when a pretty face is a woman’s only competitive advantage.
Men are also interested in a woman’s career when they look at her as a spouse, and they want to meet a competent woman and live as a couple.
The idealized view of women has changed.
So the way we look at women should also change from ‘I don’t like smart women’ to ‘I like smart women’.
Then, naturally, the perception of women wearing glasses will also change.
Hopefully, the future will be different than the present.
I’d like to see a world where women with glasses can look just as academic as men with glasses and it’s not a weakness at all, and I’d like to see brides wearing glasses at weddings.
I hope I’m not asking for too much.
I hope you will change the world.
I hope the world will be changed by the brilliant minds of our students.
Thank you, everyone, for listening.
3-minute speech by a special lecturer at a women’s university
Hello, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be here.
Nowadays, we live in a time when the importance of body is more emphasized than ever before.
There is a competition and revolution around dieting, and more and more people are using their bodies to express themselves, create economic opportunities, and receive better social treatment.
As a result, we’ve become obsessed with our bodies.
For example, if you’re salivating to eat a cheese stick, you bite your tongue and hold it back.
If I took a bite, how many laps around the gym would I have to run to make up for those calories?
I’d rather not eat it.
It was once thought that preserving the body you inherited from your parents was a marker of a moral life.
But now, with the help of medical science, overcoming our natural limitations has become the norm.
In Korean society, body care has become a huge industry.
We are drawn to the tempting message that we can be happy by taking care of our bodies and fulfilling our desires.
On the spur of the moment, we engage in plastic surgery, massage, dieting, bodybuilding, and exercise programs, and enter our credit card information here and there.
In this way, our bodies are molded and transformed to fit social demands.
But this obsession with “what kind of body” we have is hard on ourselves.
This is because we’ve come to believe that the body is now more than just a measure of health, but a reflection of cultural taste and social status.
Imagining the added value that an attractive body will bring, we execute our goals militantly.
In the process, we abuse our real bodies, sometimes experimenting sadistically on ourselves.
Of course, the pursuit of beauty is a natural desire.
There’s nothing wrong with feeling good about yourself and feeling confident in your own skin.
But we have to wonder if the cry of “my body is mine” is sometimes used to justify violence against the body, or to glorify poor choices.
When we see women grinding their molars, fasting, and running on treadmills to stay fat and thin, it’s not just an individual issue.
It’s the atmosphere and perceptions created by society that cannot be ignored.
After all, forcing women to be thin feels like a murderous demand to test the limits of survival.
It’s time to stop beating our bodies up and giving them a break.
Thank you for listening.
3-minute speech by a lecturer at a women’s college
Hello, everyone.
My name is ○○○, and I’m your speaker today.
I am very grateful that so many of you are interested in my talk.
The topic I’m going to talk about today is “body”.
We often see slim and pretty people and use the expression “good body”.
This phrase reflects a societal perception of appearance as something that is correct and fair. But it also shows how deeply entrenched appearanceism is.
We often see skinny bodies as the ideal and call them “wannabes”.
We obsess over size, organizing our lives around whether we’re a 55 or 66, and if we’re a 77, we endure negative stares.
Furthermore, the social climate that glorifies thinness is a constant trigger for us.
For example, if you go to a clothing store, there are very few options for a size 77.
It’s as if the environment is sending us the message that “if you’re a 77, you should be ashamed of yourself.”
Rather than celebrating the diversity of beauty standards, the media has narrowed it down to a thin body.
So how should we live our lives?
Should we live up to their standards, or should we find our own?
In the midst of this confusion, I’d like to suggest that we rethink “getting old” in terms of age.
Eighty-year-old grandmothers look at a young 50 or 30-year-old and say they are beautiful.
Where is the standard of beauty?
After all, isn’t it in each individual?
Even if we are plagued by all sorts of prejudices and preconceptions, as we get older, we will let them go one by one.
At that point, we’ll come to the realization that what we can’t see is more important than long legs or slender arms.
What we need to keep in mind is to cultivate healthy beauty.
For example, eating high-calorie food at a birthday party doesn’t mean you have to force yourself to vomit in the bathroom that night,
or starving yourself for two days in a row to compensate for eating fatty foods is not healthy beauty.
We’re getting sick in body and mind.
We need to break out of the “like her in the magazine” mold and find our own beauty.
In this busy world, why add to the pain of staying in shape?
Exercise shouldn’t just be about being thin, it should be about being healthy.
Fasting shouldn’t be about being skinny either.
When you love and nurture yourself, you’ll be able to love others and have the space to love others.
I hope you’ll take some time to reflect on who you really are, not what the media wants you to be.
Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend, and I hope you find your own beauty.
Thank you.
3-minute speech by a lecturer at a women’s college
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.
All of you in this room are the riches of the rich. I’m more nervous than ever today to speak in front of such a young and brilliant group of women.
Today we’re going to talk about princesses.
What do you think of when you hear the word “princess”?
Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake….
There are so many princesses in our traditional and western fairy tales.
They wear colorful and beautiful dresses, have gentle and graceful personalities. Most of all, they practice the virtue of waiting.
The story usually ends with them marrying the prince who returns from slaying the dragon and living “happily ever after.
But in recent years, we’ve seen princesses with very different personalities and stories.
Have you heard of Robert Munsch’s The Paper Bag Princess?
In this story, the princess tricks her way out of a dragon and goes to rescue her prince.
But after saving the prince’s life, she’s criticized for her lack of grooming – people don’t like the way she looks in her raggedy paper bag.
In the end, the princess refuses to marry such a prince and goes off to find her own life.
Instead of living a life as an ornament in a fancy palace, the princess chose to be her own person.
Which life do you prefer?
A life where you can decorate yourself with fancy things, but in the end, you’re trapped like an ornament in a picture frame?
I would say to you this. Don’t lock yourself in a castle.
Is there anyone in this room who dreams of a Cinderella-style rise in status or a life of luxury?
Maybe some of you are hoping to shine in your husband’s halo.
But that’s anachronistic thinking.
Don’t confine yourself to the snobbish mold of marriage and upward mobility.
Your life should be your own. Shouldn’t you slay your own dragons and forge your own path through the thorns?
You deserve it, you’re capable of it.
Of course, there’s a shortage of jobs these days, which is why the term “getting married” is in vogue, as evidenced by the influx of women in their early 20s at matrimonial agencies.
Harkening back to the old expression “a woman’s age is her Christmas cake,” more and more women are giving up their lives and dreams at a young age to find stability and financial security.
But I believe that you, the women in this room today, are not choosing that path.
You deserve to live an empowered and proactive life.
I wish you a bright future, and thank you for listening.
3-minute speech by the student body president at the Mother’s Day ceremony
Good morning, students.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I’m here today to talk about the topic of parents.
First of all, Mother’s Day is not just a day to give flowers, it’s a day to express our gratitude and love to our parents. It’s easy to take for granted the love and sacrifices we receive from our parents, but I hope today we can take a moment to remind ourselves of the deeper meaning behind that.
I don’t think there are enough words to express my filial piety to my parents, but I’m here to tell them how much I love them.
I will be a caring parent myself someday, and when my child asks me, “How do you feel about your parents?”, I want to be able to say with confidence, “My parents gave me their love and affection, and I tried to repay them.”
Sometimes a parent’s love is warm, and sometimes it can feel like nagging or scolding.
Here’s an anecdote about my parents. When I was studying for my college entrance exams, I used to get annoyed with their nagging and shut the door and get angry with myself. One night, I couldn’t concentrate on my studies and went out to the living room and saw them curled up on the couch, unable to sleep.
I realized that day that my mother and father were nagging me because they were worried about my future and because they loved me.
This kind of parenting is not unique.
Many parents sacrifice behind the scenes for their children, and their hearts are as deep and wide as the ocean, filled with unconditional love for their children.
Realizing the heart of a parent is a slow process that we learn as we grow up. I will never be able to understand my parents’ love 100%, but I am grateful that I can fathom it even a little bit now.
From a young age, my mom and dad were always looking out for me, making sure I wasn’t sick or hurt. I remember them preparing snacks for me, giving me extra encouragement the day before a test. I didn’t know it then, but I know now that every moment was an expression of love.
Sometimes I wish we could all remember the love we received as children and express it to our parents on Mother’s Day.
So here’s my belated message to my parents.
“Parents, I love you and I appreciate you.”
Mother’s Day student 3-minute speech
Spring has already arrived.
With the warmer weather and the pale yellow forsythia flowers, the spring spirit seems to be spreading all over.
A mother’s love is like spring.
It is as gentle as a warm spring breeze, and as quiet as the scent of forsythia, it spreads out and envelops us.
Just saying the name “mother” makes me feel a tug in my heart.
When I’m sick, she hurts more, when I’m sad, she grieves more, and when I rejoice, she rejoices even more.
My father, who is inarticulate and blunt, but always guides me in the right direction.
Sometimes, I used to feel sad for your firmness, but as time goes by, I realize the deep love you have for me.
Although my father, mother, and I can never fully fathom that love, I will try to repay them with the virtue of a child from now on.
We may not all fully know the love of our mothers yet.
We may not always recognize the deep love that is always there, protecting and guarding us.
But I pledge to honor my mother not only today, but in the future.
Because when I become a parent myself, I want to be an adult I’m not ashamed of.
I believe that only when I recognize and honor the grace I received from my parents will I be able to honor my children.
I am grateful for my mother’s unwavering love, and I sincerely hope that my parents will always be healthy and happy.
Today, I would like to give my parents a carnation from my heart.
Thank you.
3-minute speech by a Chinese medicine doctor in a mother’s classroom
Hello, mothers. I’m Dr. ○○○, a Korean medicine doctor.
As the average height in Korea is increasing, mothers are increasingly concerned about their children’s height, and today I would like to introduce foods and health habits that can help children grow taller.
First and foremost, it’s important for growing children to eat a growth hormone-boosting diet.
Growth hormone is actively released during sleep, especially during deep sleep, so it’s essential to get kids to get enough sleep. A good night’s sleep of 8-10 hours a night has a direct impact on height growth, so make sure they go to bed between 10pm and 2am.
Balanced nutrition is also essential. Vitamins and minerals are essential for growing children, as they play a vital role in bone growth and cell division. In addition, children need an adequate intake of more than 40 nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, eight essential amino acids, fats and essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.
Milk, in particular, is a complete nutritional source of minerals and quality protein. It’s essential for growing children because it contains a blend of calcium and phosphorus in a ratio that the body can absorb most easily.
It’s best to choose low-fat or fat-free milk whenever possible, especially if you make drinking milk a regular part of your day, either at breakfast or after dinner.
Protein intake is another key factor in growth. Meats such as beef, pork, and chicken, preferably lean cuts of meat without fat, stimulate the release of growth hormone, which helps children grow taller.
And don’t forget about fish. Fish like pollock, mackerel, and saury are low in saturated fat and contain good quality protein and plenty of calcium, which is beneficial for bone health and growth. We also recommend foods like anchovies and whitebait that can be eaten on the bone.
Also, be sure to include plenty of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables in your child’s diet.
The vitamin boosts immunity, helps iron absorption to prevent anemia, and promotes growth. For example, fruits and vegetables such as tangerines, kiwis, strawberries, broccoli, and spinach are readily available and relatively kid-friendly, especially since they make great snacks, so they’re a natural part of your child’s diet.
The biggest thing to watch out for, however, is minimizing the consumption of instant foods.
Fast foods like burgers, ramen, and chicken are a favorite among kids, but they’re high in calories and can be high in trans fats and salt, which can have a negative impact on growth.
Soft drinks are also high-sugar beverages that should be avoided as much as possible, as they interfere with calcium metabolism and cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies. It’s important for mothers to actively manage and talk to their children to reduce their intake of these foods.
In addition to this, it is also very important to encourage children to exercise.
Exercises that involve jumping movements, such as jumping rope, basketball, and volleyball, stimulate growth plates to help them grow taller, and spending time outdoors in the sun stimulates vitamin D synthesis, which helps with calcium absorption. It’s also a good idea to set aside time on the weekends to exercise as a family.
Healthy growth can be supported by a healthy diet of whole foods, adequate sleep, and regular exercise. If mothers would pay a little more attention to what they eat and how they live, our children could be much healthier and taller than they are today.
Thank you.
