The pressure that Korean students get to find stable jobs is increasing. Many students take time off during their junior or senior year because of this increasing pressure. During this time off, students try to build up their “spec” by going abroad to learn a different language or intern at a large company. “Spec” is a shortened word for speculation, and it includes licenses and language proficiency scores to strengthen your resume. On the other hand, some students take time off to earn tuition money. If the parents cannot provide for their college tuition, then the students must do part-time jobs to pay for their education. It is more difficult for those students who come from rural areas or go to school in Seoul because they have to consider living costs as well. Students have to study hard to receive good grades for a nice, stable job while building up their ‘spec’ through various licenses and experiences, all the while earning money to pay for tuition. These students are living very busy and