Many countries around the world have made a head-start in developing space technologies. However, Korea is lagging behind in preparing itself for the upcoming futuristic era. Therefore, some people say Korea should invest money in space technologies now, and others say that it can wait.There are ple
“New eggs!” I ran into the kitchen excited as my host mother walked in with a carton of eggs and other groceries. I had no idea that eggs worth fifty cents would bring me such happiness and appreciation for life.Although my host family prepares dinner every night, there are times when I desperately
Standing before the audience I felt my hands shaking in anxiousness. As I began talking, I could hear my voice waver and stutter. All of this was for a mere five minute book talk in front of my classmates. In a quiet and muffled voice, I spoke quickly enough to finish the speech in just two minutes.
From the past November 10th to the 12th, SEOMUN XX took place at the COEX Convention Center in Seoul, South Korea. Model United Nations, or MUN, is an extracurricular activity provided at many schools. A Model United Nations conference is an emulation of what happens at actual United Nations committ
Within the high school department in Korea International School, KIS Phoenix Theatre has one of the most talented actors, a mother like teacher, supportive stage managers, and hardworking crew members. Every school year, theatre presents two productions in each semester, burning the candle at both e
Artist Donna Caselden is a well-known talent across the spectrum of visual design. An accomplished experimental artist and award-winning clothing designer, Caselden also works one-on-one with clients on interior design and home décor projects.Caselden works from her studio in the seaside vill
Ever since the expansion of Disney in the 1990s, Disney has been regarded as a mega-corporation, even without their huge appeal with movies. The amusement parks provided them with more than enough profit. However, after Disney acquired Pixar, things started to change.I, as a matter in fact, have bee
On the morning of 22nd of December, Friday, 8th grade students of Daewang Middle school gathered excitedly at the school hall for an year-end school festival ‘Daewangjae’, which consisted of voluntary talent shows from the students in the level (unclear) and performances by interest groups (not sure
When we start learning new languages and formulae, it is normally through easy tunes and rhymes. For English, there’s the famous ABC song; for the periodic table, there’s the periodic table song. What surprised me, therefore, was the fact that there isn’t a Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, song. My int
The CAMD Scholars Program is a school-funded, independent summer research opportunity for students at Phillips Academy. Through this program, the Community and Multicultural Development (CAMD) office provides students with the resources to explore topics pertaining to identity, diversity, and multic
On the last week of October, students from Seoul Foreign School had the opportunity to experience new cultures during The Discovery Week. In the past, I’ve always enjoyed helping others and experiencing a different lifestyle; therefore I was very excited to go to the Philippines. Our destination was
Thanksgiving Day is an annual national holiday celebrated in many different countries. Widely celebrated in Canada and the United States, Thanksgiving takes different forms and traditions in other places. Thanksgiving began as a day of celebrating the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding yea
This weekend, I felt fortunate to have watched one of the most anticipated movies of all year: Thor Ragnarok. Ever since the release of the trailer, the reaction to the trailer was, well, quite positive. Many people considered it to be one of the greatest marvel trailers made so far, and were intrig
STS (Students Teach Students) club is a high school tutoring club established in 2014. Tutors give support to those who need some help with concepts covered in classes (homework, tests and projects) or even advice for high school/college life. The mission statement is to leave a legacy of helping ea
On October 1, Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old man from Florida, shot at a multitude attending the country music festival in Las Vegas from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. 59 people were killed and over 500 were injured, making this occurrence the “deadliest mass shooting in mode
On a hot, breezy day in October, the Concordia High School Student Ambassador members went to Concordia Academy, a nearby elementary school. It was the Board Game Night, and I volunteered to help teach and play the board games with the academy students because this would earn me some volunteer point
The first time one hears the word “Soup Kitchen,” they think of a kitchen devoted to making soup. However, “Soup Kitchen” is a voluntary service for both adults and teenagers alike to feed the homeless. It was founded by two pastors and a Christian church approximately 17 years ago, and they have si
Searching for one’s origin is, perhaps, the most instinctive way to develop self-identity and grow to be an artist but it can be also tremendously complex and challenging in today’s globalized world. Vermont filmmaker Nora Jacobson has narrated the stories of people who search for their roots and tr
Last summer, I had a great opportunity to have a meeting with the university admission officer, Mrs. Kristin Teng, of the National University of Singapore. Immediately after last summer break started, I traveled to Singapore and spent a few days experiencing Singapore’s culture. I visited the Nation
On August 27, switching through TV channels on a sofa, I saw clips of people screaming to be rescued from the top of their houses caught my attention. I stopped flipping the channel and listened carefully to the reporter and realized the magnitude of this disaster. A number of devastating tornadoes