Every year, Yonsei and Korea University hold a cheering event that brings both schools together, despite the rivalry. This year, it was held at Korea University, which is located in the Seongbuk district of Seoul.
For Yonsei students, it was about an hour and 30-minute commute to the Korea University campus. I went with my own group, but ended up following the hundreds of other Yonsei students making the commute.
We arrived a few minutes late. Before entering the field, you can hear the loud cheering from both schools.
The whole night was filled with lots of music (mostly both schools cheering songs for sporting events). This event is supposed to help you meet new people and learn the cheering songs for sporting events later on in the school year!
The entire event lasted about 2 hours with non-stop cheering and head banging to the cheers. It felt like a huge workout after the event ended, but I had a great time! Now, I’ll be able to join in the cheers for the next sporting event that Yonsei and Korea University hold!
Seeing videos online of this event really does not compare to seeing it live in real life. I am so blessed to have the opportunity to engage in activities like this and I can’t wait to make more memories!
– Riley Rama