[170821] College Festivals 대학 축제

Talk about college festivals in Korea.

College festivals are an indispensable part of campus culture in Korea.

-> an indispensable part 빼놓을 수 없는 부분

Most colleges have their festivals in May.

May is the perfect time for a festival, because pretty flowers are in full bloom and the weather is clear and mild.

-> flowers are in full bloom 꽃이 만개하다, weather is mild 날씨가 온화하다.

Classes are held as usual during the festival period, but often their shortened or cancel.

-> as usual 평소대로

Various event booths are installed here and there on campus.

People can buy items like cosmetics, perfume or soap at low prices.

There are also booths for manicures or face painting.

Bands and singers are also invited to perform until late into the night.

-> until late into the night 밤 늦은 시각까지

During the festival period, food is also sold on school grounds.

-> on school grounds 교내에서

Various street food are sold, as well as alcoholic drinks at one-day bars.

Each department sells coupons that can be swapped for food.

-> be swapped for ~로 교체되다.

The profits sometimes go toward scholarships for students who are in need.

-> go toward ~에 도움이 되다/쓰이다, be in need 형편이 어렵다.

Festivals are also a good opportunity for classmates, professors, and even school alumni to build school spirit.

-> school alumni 졸업생들, build school spirit 애교심을 키우다.