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Overview

The University of Youngsung is the higher education institution in Dowon, described as "a hub of intellectual pursuit, where scholars explore all fields of knowledge and truth." It operates from the Youngsung School building in the northeast of the city, which also houses the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The university is available exclusively to Young Adult Zois living in Dowon.

The Youngsung School system covers all education levels in Dowon: Youngsung Elementary (for children), Youngsung Middle (for adolescents), Youngsung High (for teenagers), and the University of Youngsung (for Young Adults). For general information about the school system, see the Schools article.

Enrollment

Enrollment is handled through the smartphone's School app. There are no admission requirements, entrance exams, or tuition fees. Applications are accepted instantly. Any Young Adult Zoi living in Dowon can enroll at any time.

• Age requirement: Young Adult only

• City requirement: Must live in Dowon

• Cost: Free (no tuition)

• Prerequisites: None

• Application: Through the smartphone School app; instant acceptance

Important: Zois cannot hold a job while attending university. Accepting employment automatically drops them from the program and resets all academic progress. Plan finances accordingly before enrolling.

Degree Programs

The University of Youngsung offers three degree programs. All three are also available at Bliss Bay University with identical curricula.

Schedule and Attendance

University classes run three days per week, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The university building opens at 9:00 AM. Classes function as a rabbit hole: Zois enter the building and disappear for the duration of the session. Players can select from a sidebar menu of activities during the class period, and random events may occur that affect academic performance and mood.

Attendance is mandatory. Missing three or more class sessions results in expulsion. The three-absence rule also applies to all school levels in Dowon.

Homework

At the end of each university day, Zois receive two homework tasks with short deadlines (typically a few hours). Tasks involve:

• Computer tasks: Research, coding assignments, and online coursework completed on a computer

• Reading tasks: Reading appropriate-level books using a bookshelf at home

Completing homework on time improves academic performance and the Zoi's progression toward graduation. Failing to complete assignments lowers performance but does not trigger expulsion on its own.

Graduation

Graduation requires attending at least six class sessions, which takes approximately 8 to 10 in-game days to complete. Zois also automatically graduate when they age from Young Adult to Adult, regardless of how many sessions they have attended.

Upon graduation, the Zoi's profile updates to reflect a university diploma. Currently, degrees do not unlock specific career paths or provide guaranteed salary bonuses. Higher grades may improve job prospects, though no career in the current version explicitly requires a degree. This system may expand in future updates.

Professor Career

The University of Youngsung also serves as the workplace for the Professor career, one of the higher-paying professional careers available in Dowon.

The Professor career is a rabbit-hole job. Zois automatically board a taxi to the university for their shift. There are no prerequisites to apply; no degree, skills, or personality traits are required. However, the position is location-locked to Dowon residents only.

Tasks available during work hours include:

• Assistant Professor: Assist with thesis writing, complete assignments, organize lecture materials, respond to student questions

• Full/Distinguished Professor: Conduct lectures, provide career counseling, check assignments, write academic journal articles

Promotions happen automatically over time as the progression bar fills. Completing tasks does not accelerate the promotion timeline.

Comparison with Bliss Bay University

Both universities are functionally identical. The only difference is geographic: Zois must live in the corresponding city to attend or work at its university. Transferring between universities is not possible without moving to the other city.

Tips

• Save up enough Meow to cover living expenses before enrolling, since Zois cannot hold a job during their studies

• Keep a computer and bookshelf at home to complete homework tasks efficiently after each class day

• Do not accept any job offers while enrolled, as it will immediately drop you from the program and reset all progress

• Graduation requires only six sessions, so the degree can be completed in about 8-10 in-game days with perfect attendance

• The Professor career requires no qualifications, making it accessible even without a degree, despite being set at a university

• If your Zoi is close to aging up from Young Adult to Adult, they will graduate automatically, so prioritize enrollment early in the Young Adult stage