Kyungbok University Sees Increase in 'U-Turn Students' Re-enrolling After Graduating from Other Universities

[Asia Economy (Namyangju) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The number of 'returning students' who re-enrolled at Gyeongbok University after graduating from a four-year university has significantly increased this year.

According to Gyeongbok University's analysis of the 2020 academic year admissions, the number of returning students who enrolled after graduating from a four-year university was 33 this year, a 22.2 percentage point increase compared to the previous year (27 students), the university announced on the 25th.

Additionally, the number of students who returned to Gyeongbok University after graduating from a junior college was 86, a 13.1 percentage point increase compared to the previous year (76 students).

The preferred majors among returning students were nursing, dental hygiene, clinical pathology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, all within the nursing and health fields. This was followed by international tourism, visual design, spatial design, and performing arts.

Kim Seung-bae, Director of Admissions and Public Relations at Gyeongbok University, explained, "The increase in returning admissions is due to the rapid aging of the population, which has expanded the medical and healthcare market, leading to more adult learners seeking a second career through retirement preparation and employment."

Director Kim added, "In particular, the perception of junior colleges, which offer practical education tailored to society and enable employment not only domestically but also overseas, has improved, which seems to have contributed to the increase in returning students."

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