When I typically visit a foreign city, I tend to dislike going to galleries or museums; the thought of spending time at an amusement park or eating at popular local cafes excites me far more. But when I visited the Getty Villa in Malibu, California, I felt captured by the architecture and aesthetic
I took part in a 6 month training program to ready myself for the final challenge that I have to face by the end of this month. It is to be a tour guide for the famous Gyeongbokgung Palace. If all my test scores and teacher assessments pass the given standard by the end of this month, I will be able
The sky was clear and the waves crashed hard against the rocky cliffs in Perth, Australia. To celebrate our sophomore year, my friends and I chose Perth for our school trip as it is a beautiful place that is surrounded by the Australian outback, which is why activities like abseiling and canoeing ar
Korea is a country with a myriad of customs and traditions. It is considered beneficial to the country as a whole if the country’s tradition gets widely known around the world by foreigners. The Korean National Folk Museum is strategically placed right next to Korea’s tourism hotspot, the Gyeongbokg
Theodore Roosevelt once said that “Nothing worth having was ever achieved without effort.” I once used to question this idea, as I believed that we were all born with at least one natural talent and that it was just a matter of finding out what that talent was. However, through my recent experiences
On September 14th, 2018, the high school STUCO (Student Council) from Korea International School hosted an event for the musically talented students and staff to showcase their flair. Patio on Fire is one of the few annual occasions that brings the all of the high school students in the Conference H
On August 9th, I arrived in Africa’s second oldest country, Ethiopia. Only about two months has passed since my stay in its capital, Addis Ababa, and I could already notice that this city is going through fast changes; myriad unfinished buildings left bare with only cement coating stand between clot
If someone asks me one of the most life-changing experiences I have been through, I would confidently say the World Leadership Congress. From July 21st to 28th, I had experienced an inspiring leadership journey hosted by Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY), which is an organization dedicated to nur
Normally, theater is a place to visit when one is hungry for entertainment while dressed comfortably with their mouth filled with popcorns. However, on Friday, May 18th, the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden, New York, was different. People weren't dressed casually nor they were munching on
As I continue to go through my sophomore year, I reflected upon my previous experiences that I had as a sophomore, including my time at the Gwacheon Museum. I felt that early May was a reasonable time to return to Gwacheon Museum to continue partaking in my community service as a voluntary worker, a
When my father suggested our family to go on a short trip outside of Seoul, I agreed without any knowledge of where he wanted to take us. On the way, he explained to me that the Pocheon Art Valley, the place he wanted to go, would probably be very crowded due to its recent popularity among tourists
On a windy day of April, 2018, we headed out Incheon airport. After a semester of world history, I suggested that we go to Europe for our next holiday destination for a family vacation. I wanted to see what I learned with my own eyes. Our first stop in Europe was Berlin. The city surprised me with i
Cherry blossoms are in their heights in April. During this time, people around the US gather around District of Columbia to enjoy Cherry Blossoms Festival. One of the best places to enjoy the festival is the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the US. Coincidently,
This year, I tried something new that I would have never wanted to do one or two years ago: cheerleading. In our school, there is a system called ‘Dragon active’, which encourages or forces students to participate in some kind of physical activities. However, I didn’t want to take parts in such acti
On a breezy day, I went to a local auditorium with my Clarinet and a huge pile of music sheets. Most of Concordia Musical group members were bustling around. The actors were applying makeup and testing their microphones. The backstage members were checking to make sure that all props were installed.
This week, I visited Seodaemun Prison to learn about the Korean Independence Movement that took place on March 1st, 1919. As I had lived outside of Korea for most of my life, I did not realize the significance of the movement nor did the role independence activists play in recovering the freedom of
Tutoring and being tutored are two very different experiences. That is a fact that I had to accept during the long period I taught an acquaintance from my Catholic Church. His name was Sewon, and our original meeting was not as memorable as the last. Our final meeting was interesting, yet unexpected
On a freezing day of my winter vacation, I woke up to the sound of my father getting ready for his work. My father looked at me and asked if I wanted to come with him to his company. I was surprised because it was my first invitation, so I said “Of course!” I have always known that my father owns a
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