TL;DR — IN KOREAN VIBES
This post is trending because it taps into the widespread anxiety and pressure surrounding South Korea's hyper-competitive college admissions. Many students and parents relate to the immense effort put into 'n-su' and the often-disappointing results, sparking a collective sigh of resignation and shared experience.
물론 나도;; 재수하고 지잡대 상경계열감
내신 상위권이였던 애도 정시파이터 선언하고 이번에 삼수해서 상명대 간호 갔다더라 재수하고 전문대 간 애들도 개많긔
그냥 n수자체가 ㅈㄴㅈㄴ흔해진듯 학군지도 아니였는데
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수능
Suneung (CSAT)
The College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), or Suneung, is South Korea's national college entrance exam, a single-day test that largely determines a student's university placement and future prospects.
N수
n-su
A general term referring to the practice of studying for and taking the Suneung (CSAT) multiple times after graduating high school, often to achieve a higher score for a better university.
재수
jaesu
Specifically refers to a student who is studying to retake the Suneung (CSAT) for the second time, typically after an unsatisfactory first attempt.
삼수
samsu
Specifically refers to a student who is studying to retake the Suneung (CSAT) for the third time, indicating an even longer commitment to improving their college prospects.
지잡대
jijapdae
A derogatory slang term used to refer to less prestigious or 'crappy' regional universities, often implying a lower quality of education or social standing compared to top-tier institutions.
정시파이터
Jeongsi Fighter
A student who dedicates themselves almost exclusively to preparing for the Suneung (CSAT) for the 'Jeongsi' admission track, often at the expense of their high school grades, which are used for the 'Su-si' track.
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