The moment we get out of bed, we are flooded by ads, from ads that we pass by without paying much attention to ads that captivate us and make us buy whatever is advertised. There are commercial ads that tell us about the advantages of a product and public ads that highlight the advantages of a parti
Masks are an essential part of our lives these days. Not only are they necessary for going to school or exercising, but trends such as mask embroidery are also emerging. It is undeniable that wearing a mask is uncomfortable, but doing so is essential for the safety and concern for the people around
Attending a new school, adjusting to a new environment and meeting new people, is always challenging for a student. Now imagine being a senior and in quarantine for two weeks at a new school on top of these challenges, and you have the perfect recipe for disaster. But this was my reality, I was, as
Despite medical advancements around the world, there are still illnesses for which there is no cure. If you were to ask someone to name some, they might mention cancer or even the recent pandemic, COVID-19. However, an illness that is rarely mentioned is mental illness. Mental illness is especially
미국대학 입시의 큰 틀이 바뀌기 전까지는 SAT가 현존하는 미국 대학 입시의 표준화된 영어와 수학 수준을 판단하는 지표의 역할을 할 것이라고 많은 전문가들이 이야기하고 있다. 학생들과 상담하면서 "목표로 하는 SAT 점수는?" 이라는 질문에, "1,500점은 넘기는 것이죠."라는 획일화된 답변과 종종 마주하게 된다.하지만, 1,600점 만점의 SAT시험에서 1,500점을 넘기는 것이 생각보다 쉽지 않은 것 같다. 물론 어렸을 때부터 충분한 독서와 더불어 체계적인 자기 주도 학습으로 충분히 훈련된 학생은 9학년 때 응시해본 모
The Tiger Global Case Competition (TGCC), in partnership with Tiger Global Management, Crimson Education, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, challenges high school students around the world to develop their creativity and problem-solving techniques as young entrepreneurs. In this high school business case
The era of digital society has subjugated over the world. So did digital technology to reshape our lifestyles. Industries and economies are gaining financial profit on a huge scale with speed. Although the media has brought us so much comfort and benefits, the media has come at a price. It has prese
http://www.heraldinsight.co.kr/news/articleView._html?idxno=748Benefits of Cycling (Article 1 of 2)This year, during the fall break, I had a life-changing opportunity to challenge myself and try an activity that I doubted I could do. While many of my friends decided to pick a topic related to fashion
If all had gone according to plan, I would have started an internship with Hyojongwon America Ltd, which is a U.S. branch of an agricultural company named Hyojongwon in South Korea, just as it was about to launch its signature drink in the United States. But as with so many stories from 2020, the CO
Throughout history, many countries have engaged in wars, creating refugees. Now that more countries are stable and developed, many people are able to enjoy stable lives, but there are still many people who are unable to do so. Countries such as Yemen and Syria, have consistently waged long civil war
A few days ago, I heard one of my close friends complaining about how some people are not wearing masks on the street. It was strange because the police control the street, and if they catch someone not wearing a mask, then he/she has to pay a fine. At first, I doubted her because I firmly believed
Fashion is fascinating. It does not take the 2006 film Devil Wears Prada for one to be intrigued into the fascinating, yet mysterious world of fashion and want to make a career in the industry. However, besides the obvious allure, an aspiring future fashion designer often finds him/herself lost on h
After two short months of summer break, it’s now time to go back to school. The end of the last school year was quite hectic for most students as they suddenly had to switch to a virtual world of online school, and everyone seemed to have believed that school was finally going to go back to normal d
After COVID-19 turned the world on its head, I, like many others, had no choice but to conform to the government’s regulations of staying at home and practicing “social distancing”. This got me into baking; yet unfortunately, the results did not turn out to my favor. My baking experiences re
As a member of the NGO “Hope to the Future,” I had an opportunity to visit the United Nations New York headquarters in January of 2020. Even before the start of the tour, my heart pounded, and I was more than excited to meet the ambassadors working at the United Nations.The Hope to the Future in New
Ever since I started mentoring elementary and middle school students in school, I wondered what else I could do for my community. As a student who has experienced the biggest change in personality through theatre experience, I have always discussed this thought with a group of my friends from my dra
Since the beginning of the year, the COVID-19 pandemic has struck over the world. South Korea, one of the first countries to be struck by the disease, was praised by many foreign countries and media sources for their successful response measures to decrease the number of coronavirus cases. According
While watching the news, I heard that for the first time this year, the small red house mosquito, which carries Japanese encephalitis, has been discovered in the Northern Chungbuk area. The Chungcheongbuk-do Institute of Health and Environment announced on September 4 that, out of the 299 mosquitoes
It was a brisk afternoon in January 2020 in New York City. After a brief bus ride through the roads of Harlem, I got off in front of the Butler Library of Columbia University and waited – half anxious, half excited – for the college tour to start. Long flights and jetlag had me sleepless
If someone were to ask a Korean what sports Koreans “traditionally” excel at, many would name soccer, baseball, or, these days, volleyball. One sport that is often overlooked is fencing: many are surprised when told that Korea has produced many world champions, such as Kim Jung-hwan and Gu Bon-gil.