Do you have the freedom to express pain? You go to an internist when you have a stomachache, otolaryngology when you have a headache and dentist when you have a toothache. Non-disabled people can express their pain and describe their symptoms clearly. But what about the disabled people? To find the
People with pets often say that having pets is just like having a baby. Nobody should have to leave their baby at home alone, and this should apply to dogs as well. This problem seems to have been resolved by Starfield Hanam in Gyeonggi Province, Korea’s first shopping mall to allow pets. But even r
People of the present-day want to know about other people very much, and also about themselves. There are free tests and knowledge on the Internet that do not require counseling or paying for many such people.MBTI-16 personality is one of the most famous free tests that test people’s personalities.
With the unprecedented pandemonium brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have entered a new era referred to as the “New Normal.” At this transformational point in time, the world is experiencing challenges and instability due to the rapid transition from the former status quo. Because of these change
Despite the lockdown, seniors at IB(International Baccalaureate) schools must do their science IAs(Internal Assessment). Science IAs involve conducting an experiment that reflects the idea that we learned from the past year. Normally, students could visit their school’s science lab any time, as long
Recently, while working on a theatre/film project called Parallax with my fellow members of the founding division of Proactive Players, I encountered various challenges. Before diving deeper into our project work, I should explain what Proactive Players is. Proactive Players is an international thea
Jeju airport is famous for being crowded with tourists, family visitors, and photographers throughout the whole year. However, in a typical season between autumn-winter, teenagers in uniforms carrying 2 or 3 luggage, can be commonly spotted at Jeju airport. There are many international schools in Je
As the notorious COVID-19 has emerged in many nations, the World Health Organization has been thrust into the spotlight more than ever. This year of 2020, the WHO bears the burden of not only discussing the general agendas such as supporting open healthcare, but also driving the change against the w
Projectball. The name itself may sound cheesy, but this company is seeking to bring something to Korea not part of the normal Korean lifestyle. Traditionally sports in Korea are not very popular. As students grow up in Korea, many of them will often choose academics or more academic extracurriculars
During the first week of November, my grandparents started to prepare for gimjang, Kimchi-making, for the upcoming year. My grandfather planted and grew not only cabbages but also pepper, leek, and radish for the gimjang season. Kimchi has been the most famous side dish of every Korean meal since th
I have been fascinated by art since I was young. I was exposed to various types of art, as my mother majored in interior design and multimedia and my uncle majored in architecture in university. Art is a creative outlet that allows me to express my feelings and emotions in a safe space. Not only doe
한국 축구의 한 획을 그었던 히딩크 감독이 처음 부임했을 때, 선수들은 큰 희망을 가지고, 어떤 신기술들을 훈련하게 될까 내심 기대도 컸을 것이다. 그런데, 감독은 선수들에게 기초 체력 훈련을 혹독하게 시켰다고 한다. 쓰지 않던 잔 근육까지 다지는 것을 화려한 신기술 훈련보다 더 중요하게 여겼기 때문이리라.내가 가르친 학생 중에서 가장 기억에 남는 제자가 있다. 독해를 기가 막히게 잘했다. 어떤 지문을 읽어도 틀리는 문제가 거의 없었다. 실전 시험에서도 같은 점수를 받아 원하는 대학으로 진학했다. 고득점 독해 비결을 물어봤다.지문을
The 2021 College Scholastic Ability Test in Korea, which will be held on December 3, is about a month away. This test was originally scheduled for November, but it was postponed to December due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Can this test be carried out even though we don’t yet have a vaccine for COVID-1
Months after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been coping with a new reality of eating food. Now, you can no longer sit at restaurant and only eat with delivered food. South Korea boasts an array of food delivery apps which provide a many consumers speedy access to various kinds of fo
* 저자 주: 20년 전 유학생이었던 내가 Covid-19 사태로 삶의 기로에 서있는 (예비)유학생들에게, 격려의 말을 전할 기회가 주어졌음에 감사한다.지금까지의 그리 길지 않은 나의 인생 중에서, 굵직한 선을 그어야 하는 순간이 있었다. 주변에는 온통 말리는 사람들 밖에 없었다. ‘지금까지 네가 해온 것을 생각해보라’며 다들 고개를 저었다. 그때 어느 식구 한 사람의 말이 내 가슴에 비수처럼 꽂혔다.“20년 후의 인생이 바뀔 수 있으면 해봐!”지금부터 20년 전 부푼 꿈을 안고, 유학 길에 올랐지만, 없는 살림에, IMF 금융위기
The scene of students diligently taking notes in a classroom is familiar to us all. However, the usual spiral notebooks and binders full of handouts are becoming a thing of the past; instead, they have been replaced by their 21st century counterpart, the iPad. Since its introduction a decade ago, th
In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, Muslim concentration camps in Uyghur, and even the unequal access to healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, human rights have become the center of global conversations. In what ways could we help incite discussions on human rights issues? How should we
When we become filled with nostalgia, we often look back on our past by leafing through our collection of old items that sit in our closet, covered in a coat of dust. Regardless of which type of memorabilia we cherish in our lives, we all have our selection of old and abandoned electronic devices. A