History is a big part of our world as it encompasses all events that have ever occurred. Every year, an event called “National History Day” is held. It is a competition that is held in two locations, the first round in your home country and the final round in Maryland, DC (United States). For the fi
During the first few days of the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across Korea, one could see students wearing masks all over the campus of Seoul International School. South Korea had less than five patients at the time, but with numbers rapidly increasing in nearby China, most Koreans fel
Recently, I visited an animal shelter for abandoned dogs. It is located in Seoul and currently has eight dogs under its care. The place was first opened in December 2018 by the head of Seochogu for the systematic care of stray and rescued dogs. There are many animals living on the streets in Korea n
As the number of households with pets has increased substantially in South Korea, public awareness of animal rights and animal welfare has spread through various issues such as animal abandonment, the dog meat trade, and animal abuse. Along with the Animal Protection Act, which was passed in 201 and
With the advent of the digital age and artificial intelligence, there has been much talk about the types of jobs that will eventually disappear and those that will stay. One job field that is expected to stay (and even flourish), is hospitality management. A report about job outlooks on Job.net show
When I say “flag football,” chances are most people are not familiar with the sport. Here in Barcelona, there are myriad world-class teams playing well-known sports. An example of this is F.C. Barcelona, arguably one of the best soccer clubs in the world. However, in Catalunya (the region in which B
Have you ever thought about “children’s rights”? Although the subject that is familiar enough for many, not everyone has a deep knowledge on this topic. Upon hearing the term “children’s rights”, most people think of child labor or child abuse. Actually, children’s rights cover any topic that is rel
When I get a notification on my phone, a yellow app icon with a white ghost emoji in the center often pops up. I think everyone already knows about this application—it’s called Snapchat. Snapchat is a multimedia messaging app that is used by millions of people around the world. It was created
Coronavirus (COVID-19), a disease first recognized in Wuhan, China, is spreading across the globe. It seems to be worsening each day, as “31 of the 5,186 patients who contracted the new coronavirus have died so far,” according to the Korea Herald. This trend of increased transmission has been affect
Yangji Village is a small town in the rural province of Guangdong-gu, Seoul, with winding roads and detached houses. It is a town well-known for its “Bioenergy Farm” that caters to city dwellers who want to get some hands-on farming experiences. The town’s popularity began to soar when a TV episode
Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar winning movie “Parasite” has a now well-known satirical twist. When a housewife made a desperate phone call to her low-income housekeeper, instructing her to make “jjapaguri”, or black bean ramen noodles made by mixing the Korean instant noodle brands Chapagetti and Neoguri (spi
On the banks of the Hudson River in Beacon, New York, is the DIA:Beacon (pronounced dee-ah) Museum, a former Nabisco box-printing facility turned gallery. Dia:Beacon is a museum located in Beacon, New York, and is part of the Dia Art Foundation, which is a contemporary art foundation. The term “Dia
A common sight in Seoul is a group of tourists following the bright picket sign at the Seoul City Tour Bus station. While the bus tour does introduce visitors to the major tourist attractions quickly and efficiently, it makes it difficult to explore the many interesting aspects of each site. To help
Especially during the winter, skiing is a sport that is widely enjoyed worldwide. As a skier myself, I find it nerve racking to compete with tons of people who I’ve never seen perform. Every winter at YongPyong Resort, there is a competition in which all international skiers participate and test the
When winter break was approaching last year, I was contemplating either taking a trip with my family or studying for the March SAT at an academic institution. Neither option was particularly appealing, but on a Sunday morning at church, I came across a bulletin about a trip that our church would be
I started volunteering at an organization called “PLUR Seoul,” which feeds the homeless in the downtown area near Seoul Station. When I first started to volunteer, I was the only high school student participating in the program, as the rest of the volunteers were college students, adults, and foreig
An interesting aspect of living in South Korea is our peculiar hermit neighbor to the north. Over the years, over 30,000 of them have escaped to South Korea and they provide a unique opportunity to help people that are struggling to adjust to life in a new country (http://www.koreaherald.com/view.ph
Alleyways crammed with eateries and watering holes like bars and pubs have a special name in Korea: Meokja Golmok (Meokja meaning “Let’s eat!” and Golmok meaning “alleyway”). Thanks to Korea’s culinary culture— people tend to eat in big groups—numerous Meokja Golmoks have formed in many
Just a few weeks before February 16th, my two friends and I were enthusiastically chatting about having obtained tickets to rap icon Changmo’s concert. We were already discussing which crop tops we should wear to match each other and how we should pose for our post-concert group photos. However, to
World War Two was undoubtedly a significant event in history and its impact reverberates to this day. From the rise of the Axis power to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the second world war had many tragic events. However, one of the most tragic occurrences that should not be ignored was the Holocaust.