This past summer, I began to see an absurd number of these unknown insects and later that week, it was announced on the news that there was an invasive bug species called the spotted lanternfly that was harmful to our environment. Even when I lived in Upstate New York, where I was surrounded by plan
Over the years, I have developed a sense of pride in my Korean culture through a changed perception of Korean food. In a way, Korean food has also allowed me to bring about cultural awareness as I expose my culture to different people through my meals.Being born and raised as a Korean American, I ha
Nothing can be compared with the happiness of having a pet. This happiness is said to reduce feelings of stress, loneliness, and anxieties. However, owning a pet also comes with a responsibility that can be troublesome. Bringing a dog home is a big responsibility as dogs are living creatures and nee
Recently, the MBTI—a personality test that divides people in 16 categories—has become a trend for the MZ generation. Various types of personalities exist in the world. No one can accurately divide every person in the world into certain categories. People’s personalities are like fingerprints. It dif
In the Spring of 2021, I wrote a book titled “Dream” that raises awareness of the harsh working conditions of non-regular workers in South Korea. I have seen countless times young workers in South Korea dying on the news. I couldn’t stay silent, and through the character of Minjun, a young non-regul
Very unfortunately, I tested positive for COVID-19 a week before final examinations at school. To say the very least, it was the worst sickness I had ever experienced.I, being extremely cautious, always made sure to always follow mask procedures and follow the new procedures with the hope that I cou
Korea, for as long as I can remember, was simply my home. I never traveled around much less leave the borders of the city of Seoul, so traveling around the country during my spring break was definitely a great way to learn about my own Korean heritage. My trip consisted of three prime tourist locati
Based on my own experience, I would like to suggest three effective ways to avoid depression, which is a mental health issue that people around the world struggle with. Usually, when people experience depression, the majority of them ignore the symptoms and do not take action to solve the problem. H
Many people don't realize this, but anyone who was born into economic wealth and received a good education is a person who won the lottery at birth. In other words, if you have received a good English language education, it means that you have won the lottery.You have been educated to understand the
Living in a high school dormitory has many pros and cons. Although the dormitory system can provide a good atmosphere for studying, it isolates the students from the outside world. There is much to gain from using this system, but there are also many things you have to give up to live the high schoo
My first visit to Busan, the second biggest city in South Korea, gave me a new experience. I saw new things and had a different experience than other previous vacations. At first, I thought Busan would be a place similar to Seoul, a city. Yet, after visiting, I found out that it is more than just a
While the outbreak of COVID-19 has led people to implement “social distancing,” it has also caused an indirect separation between people and the lost spirits. Many people have become vigilant and intimidated to visit their lost ones for the fear that this might go “against the law.”They have become
Are you interested in the arts? Would you want to learn the arts? Even though the common conception is that creativity is the most significant aspect of the arts, learning technical skills can be helpful to cultivate your overall artistic abilities . Then where can you learn this kind of stuff? Idyl
In January 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the first outbreak of Coronavirus Pneumonia in Wuhan, China. COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease-19) is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and it is known to have a high fatality rate. This virus is highly infectious as it has spread from China t
What would you choose if you had a choice between an online and a paper-based test? This question will provoke different answers from every student as each of them will have different learning styles. In fact, due to COVID-19, a lot of educational systems have been shifted to online platforms. They
In 2020, a deadly virus called COVID-19 spread all over the world, leading the whole world to go into lock-down. Theatres, public spaces, and even schools were shut down in order to keep everyone safe from the virus, and Fay school was not an exception. For the past few years, I have attended Fay sc
Health discrimination is one of the worst discrimination that the world is facing these days. It includes not providing equal health care, sexual assault, or banning the use of contraceptives. Many women, especially those living in underdeveloped countries, are going through extreme health discrimin
Since early 2020, we have been restricted from engaging in many activities. Some examples are going to school, watching a movie at the theater, and going shopping. On top of that, wearing masks has become normal and an essential part of our lives. Yet, this did not stop me from being active and doin
It has been almost a year since I have been on an actual vacation. I thought it was time for me to get out and refresh myself for more productivity later on. But, of course, I could not go somewhere far away. By chance, I came across an exhibition called ‘Shall we go on a trip?’(여행갈까요 in Korean). De
As I sped down the sidewalk on a rented electric scooter (also referred to as “e-scooter”), I was sure I would make it to school on time in October 2020. I zig-zagged through people, with some of them yelling curses for how close I passed them by. Rounding the final corner before school, a woman sud