Under the hot scorching sun, there are hundreds and thousands of African kids who walk hours and hours to draw water for their daily use. However, those waters that they draw from river or wells are severely contaminated, and therefore caused the death of 525,000 children annually. The good water pr
When you live life, sometimes you will feel cheated, you will feel that it’s unfair, and you will feel like it’s you against the world. That’s just how it is, because we often see the negatives before the positives. Just two weeks ago, I was whining about the upcoming midterms and how it was so unfa
Gwacheon Museum is a memorable place for me, children, and many science enthusiasts in South Korea. For me, it was more than just a place that brought good memories. It was the place where I had spent my childhood kindling my curiosity, and currently, it is the place where I volunteer for the commun
On March 10th, 2018, I, along with many other students from various schools in Korea ranging from middle schoolers to college students, were chosen to be volunteers for the Gwacheon National Science Museum. On this day, the museum managers went over main duty of volunteers at the museum, how people
I am a member of So Kent We. And what is So Kent We? It is a community service run by Korea Kent Foreign School (KKFS) students, affiliated with Gwangjin-gu Office. I have been a member of this team since 9th grade. The volunteer work is focused on teaching English to children through reading Englis
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
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
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
The service learning department at Korea International School strives to give its students an opportunity to learn about their community and devote their time to helping those in need. As part of the experiential education trip held last August, the senior class had the privilege to visit Aehyangwon
On July 22nd, I went to the Samsung Noble County nursing home to do volunteer work to help the elderly. I was introduced to this volunteer opportunity by my piano teacher who regularly performed for the elderly at a nursing home. I haven’t done volunteer work of this kind before, but I thought that
On June 21, 2015, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously agreed to officially declare June 21 as International Yoga Day. This was initiated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to emphasize and share the ideals and values that embody the art of yoga which are peace, harmony, health, and s
Along with the academic studies, the IB Diploma requires students to participate in CAS which involves students in a range of activities. CAS stands for:Creativity – arts, and other experiences that involve creative thinking.Activity – physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyl
*Note: Although this series of articles is titled “Alleviating Water Scarcity in Tanzania”, Part 4 focuses on a book project led by Kusimama that I had the privilege of being a part of. Kusimama is the NGO with which I am working on the water purification project detailed in Parts 1-3. http://www.he
http://www.heraldtomorrow.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=306Alleviating Water Scarcity in Tanzania, Part 1 From June 12 to June 16, I participated in the GENIUS Olympiad held at the State University of New York at Oswego (SUNY Oswego). GENIUS Olympiad is an international olympiad held for anyone
South Korea is one of the most developed nations in the world that is known for its advanced technology and massive GDP, which all stem from the country’s rapid economic development in the late 20th century following the destructive Korean War. However, despite the success and prosperity the people
http://www.heraldtomorrow.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=306Alleviating Water Scarcity in Tanzania, Part 1The first installment of this series reported on a water purification project led by the NGO Kusimama aimed at alleviating water scarcity in the Munduri region of Arusha, Tanzania. I am happy
On the first Saturday of March, the Seogwipo Welfare Center Service Club visited Pyeongan nursing house, together with students who have intellectual disabilities. The first time our club got approval from supervisors, they hoped for us to have incredible experiences with these people with special n
On March 19th, students of the class of 2020 from Korea International School Jeju (KISJ) campus left South Korea to engage in community services to expose themselves to a new experience in Vietnam. The Service Learning Adventure Trip is a program organized by KISJ along with WYA (World Youth Adventu
On March 11th, I went to Seongdong-gu district library to recite English books to kids, along with teaching them. During this session, I read three children’s books to the kids, while giving out questions to help them understand the stories. There were at least a dozen kids who were eager to listen