2026 Admissions: Ewha & Chung-Ang Pharmacy, Gachon Medicine, SNU & Yonsei

Every now and then, former students reach out with updates like these. Hearing about high exam scores is always rewarding, but finding out how they are thriving in university is just as wonderful.

On October 1, 2026, I caught up with a former student who is now in pharmacy school. Younger students had been talking about her in class, so I reached out to see how she was doing.

“I'm at Ewha Pharmacy haha”

She told me she is currently studying at Ewha Womans University College of Pharmacy. When I congratulated her, she also asked me to take good care of her younger sibling when they eventually join my class. Even after finishing her own courses, it means so much that she thought of me for her sibling as well.

As we kept chatting, I also heard updates about her classmates from the same year. One friend is now at Chung-Ang University College of Pharmacy, and another went on to medical school.

Hearing those updates immediately brought back fond memories—“Ah, that student!”—from the days when we were all studying chemistry together.

Back when we were in class, everyone was focused on preparing for the next exam right in front of us. Hearing that each of them is now pursuing their own major in university makes me realize just how quickly time flies.

We also talked about another student who had been exceptionally strong in chemistry. Her name was on the tip of my tongue, so I asked a few questions—and learned that she went to Seoul National University (SNU).

Sometimes a student's face is vivid in my memory even when the name takes a moment to surface. After hearing a bit of the story, it all clicks right back: “Ah, right! That student!” haha.

I also heard that other friends from that cohort matriculated at Yonsei University. Through a single conversation, I was able to catch up on the wonderful paths so many former students have taken.

At the end of our chat, I even heard about a friend who entered Gachon University College of Medicine. Every single one of them did remarkably well.

“Anyway, congrats!!”

We talked about many things, but ultimately that was what I wanted to say most. To all the students who worked tirelessly to create such great outcomes—congratulations once again.

The university updates above were shared by a former student during our conversation rather than compiled as a single-year admissions roster. Names, profile photos, classmates' real names, and private remarks have been concealed.

Another former student reached out regarding graduate school coursework. Having stayed in the UK for university—where the degree track is shorter—they are already studying in a pharmacy graduate program, and found that much of organic chemistry had faded from memory.

“Since we started learning NMR again, I couldn't remember a thing—so I desperately thought of your lessons.”

They also asked whether we could do online lessons covering Organic Chemistry and Thermodynamics. Hearing from a student with whom I once prepped for high school exams—now reaching out as a graduate student—was both heartwarming and a reminder of how much time has passed.

Many students think high school chemistry is the end of the road, only to encounter chemistry again in university or graduate school. Simply being remembered and trusted whenever they need help again is something I am deeply grateful for.

From pharmacy and medical school to graduate school—thank you all for sharing how well you are doing in your respective places. Stay healthy, keep thriving, and drop a line from time to time! haha

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