Every cheerleader gets passionate when discussing the question of “Is cheer a sport?” When people think of cheerleading, the initial thoughts that come to mind are girls dressed up in matching uniforms, cheering for their team at the top of their lungs on the sidelines, and that’s about it. There ar
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
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.
Recently, I had the opportunity to serve as the junior counselor for the 19th Diplomatic International Forum of Seoul (DIFOS). This event is designed to develop the skills and abilities of students who are interested in pursuing a career related to international relations by helping them to become g
For high school students, especially those in international or American-curriculum schools, clubs are a large part of their four-year experience. Whether it be to help those in need, learn more about a subject of interest or to just have fun with a group of people with similar interests, clubs are a
The So-Good project, which stands for Serving Others, Giving of Our Deeds, is an annual school-wide fundraiser held at our school in December. The fundraiser lasts for a week and aims to help organizations in our local community such as the Eastern Social Welfare Society, Ethel’s Maul, Seoul Nationa
Exactly three years ago, on a cold January morning, I remember being nervous about transferring to my new school, Korea International School (KIS). I had moved from school to school a lot since I was young, both in the US and Korea, and it was always difficult to adjust to new environments. I came t
When we see stray animals on the streets, it’s hard not to appreciate their cuteness or feel sympathy for them. These days I have increasingly noticed numerous animals (stray, or even killed), myself, or through social media. This fall, I joined a school service club called CARE, which stands for “C
In Seoul Foreign School, one of the classes that a student must take during the Primary Years Program (PYP) and Middle Years Program (MYP) is Design. Essentially, Design requires students to identify and develop a solution for a real-life design problem. Design is meant to develop a student’s proble
Each of the four schools in Jeju Global Education City has a student dormitory. At my school, St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju (SJA), students who do not live in the dorm are known as “day students.” There are pros and cons to being both a dorm and a day student. However, as a student who used to live in
This past week, November 3-9, was the annual “Discovery Week” (DW) at Seoul Foreign School (SFS). During this week, SFS high school students are sent all over the world to participate in activities to serve local and international communities while discovering the cultural backgrounds of those commu
More than the sight of elaborate Christmas trees displayed on the footsteps of department stores and the annual red holiday coffee cup at Starbucks, rehearsing my favorite carols in the choir room is what really reminds me that Christmas is on its way. The Annual Winter Concert at Seoul Internationa
The 22nd iteration of SEOMUN was hosted by Seoul Foreign School from November 8th to 10th, 2019, with 614 students participating from 30 schools. SEOMUN is the largest MUN conference in Korea and is hosted on a rotational basis between SFS, SIS, and KIS. The theme for SEOMUN XXII, ‘The Future We Wan
As the beginning of the school year approached this summer, I wasn’t only looking forward to going back to classes and seeing friends. The annual Ambassadors (the audition choir at Seoul International School) choir retreat marks the beginning of a year for us singers, and I was looking forward to th
On August 28th, Cheongna Dalton School (CDS) held Tastes of CDS, a school-wide event created this year to help students find school clubs and activities that suit their interests. Individual booths were set up for each club, where club representatives passionately explained their club’s mission, goa
Already, the summer is almost over. It means that the 2019-2020 school year has started. This year, I have entered the 9th grade, and to start it off, I decided to join a club. In the club, you are an “ambassador” for the High School, so you would introduce the new students to the school, help set u
On May 5th, 2019, the class of 2019 graduated from Korean International School Jeju Campus. As our school Dean and Principal were giving their speech, I still could not believe that my fellow classmates were graduating and leaving school. After the principal, the senior representative of the school
Instagram is one of the first apps I press when I open my phone. It is a place where I connect with my friends and families and find out about the people or an organization that I follow. Recently, I decided to incorporate Instagram to start the IMS news account since Indian Mountain School (IMS) do
On May 24th, Seoul International School (SIS) held a graduation for the Seniors who are moving onto their next journey in their lives. This event is one of the biggest events held at SIS since it indicates an official end of high school for Seniors. Parents, relatives, friends from other schools, al