Incheon National University's Department of Law proudly passed the court civil service examination despite anti-cancer adversity The heartwarming story of graduate 'Pi Jun Ho'
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Pi Jun Ho Alumni encourages his alma mater juniors
“Chemotherapy and future career path... Honestly, I felt heavy, but I didn't want to stop challenging my dream.”
◇ Please introduce yourself, Pi Jun Ho.
◆ Hello, I'm Pi Jun Ho, a 2013 law student at Incheon National University. I graduated in February 2021, so now I am an alumnus of Incheon University as my alma mater.
Also, my younger sister who is one year younger than me went to Incheon National University with me She entered Dept. of Law at Incheon National University (2014) and later graduated. My family seems to have an inseparable relationship with Incheon National University and something like that exists. I really love Incheon National University.
◇ I heard that Pi Jun Ho alumni had a disease-fighting life while attending the Department of Law at Incheon National University, can you tell me?
◆ Yes. My physical condition has improved now, so I'll let you know with a light heart because normal activities are possible.
Back in 2017, I visited the hospital because my sleeping posture was somewhat uncomfortable, and I was diagnosed with a rare hip tumor. And in the same year, it also partially spread to the brain, forcing surgery and chemotherapy. I couldn't express how I felt at the time, and I think it would be appropriate to say that I was just in the dark.
◇ Then you couldn't continue your normal studies.
◆ Yes, that's right. At that time, I was forced to take a leave of absence because I had to do my best in chemotherapy and body care. As I returned to school late, I was able to graduate after many twists and turns in February 2021.
In that difficult time, the love, encouragement, and teaching of Lee Choong-hoon, the head of law department, and the professors of the law department were a great help to me. Thank you very much for the support of my friends and seniors in the law department at that time.
◇ The pain of chemotherapy and fighting the disease must have been too great.
◆ Right. I was scared and exhausted. And as I lived in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, the physical distance of commuting to school after returning to school was quite burdensome.
On top of that, as a young person like the undergraduates of Incheon National University, I had no choice but to sigh deeply when facing career design and the future. I think those were the days when I was worried. The presence of my sister, now a police officer, gave me great strength and support.
◇ After this, you took the civil service exam for the court position, so please tell me the details .
◆ Yes. Since I majored in law, my dream was to become a court official related to this. In fact, my physical condition improved as I received chemotherapy from November last year to March this year. After interviewing with medical staff, I started preparing for the court civil service examination in June this year. I didn't want to stop challenging my dream.
After taking the first written test and the second interview test, I was notified of the 'final pass' in August this year. Congratulatory messages flooded in from family, relatives, friends and acquaintances. I was so happy. I was proud of myself.
I'm waiting for the news of the appointment.
◇ How is your physical condition now? And lastly, if you have anything you want to say to the members of Incheon National University, please.
◆ Yes, normal activities are possible now. My physical condition has improved a lot. I want to be a wonderful court official by taking care of my body thoroughly.
And I really can't forget my alma mater, Incheon University, which made me who I am today. Thank you very much.
I received a lot of help and love from my alma mater when I was in trouble. Now, I want to participate in special lectures on my major career and consult my juniors in law school and instill courage in them.
Incheon National University students, don't hesitate to confront the challenge of your dreams. Go for it!