The Iowa Young Writers’ Studio (IYWS) is a two-week creative writing camp modeled after the Iowa Writer’s Workshop, one of the most renown graduate writing programs in the country. IYWS accepts around 70-80 high school students for each of the two sessions it offers every summer at the University of
TOEFL Tests Get Cancelled… Again I took a deep breath. It was 9:30 a.m., 25th of July, and I was slightly nervous as I stopped in front of Maplenex, a Gangnam testing center for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). The past three weeks, I had poured hours into preparing for this
Gyeongju, the capital city of Silla dynasty which existed for a thousand years, has numerous mountains with historical remains and sites. Starting off with the enormous size of the royal tombs, an underwater royal tomb and temple, Buddhist temples on the mountains, outstanding pagodas, and beautiful
There are many books that give readers a different perspective on life. They not only give insights into ups and downs of life, but also drag readers into a different part of reality, some which give a glimpse of the dark world that humanity might be living in. Two books that do so are “The Death of
Despite the numerous efforts taken by the activists, organizations, and local communities, individuals with disabilities are widely marginalized for their characteristics in the modern society. I, like everyone else, was subject to this bandwagon before I met Calvin. As a member of the Hwarang Club,
Most students need time to escape from their hectic daily lives. Juniors, who spend a good portion of their time studying for standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, APs, and TOEFL while maintaining their GPA and actively participating in afterschool programs, are so busy that it is unavoidable to cut
Washington, D.C. is more than just the symbolic capital of the United States. Formally known as the District of Columbia, the city was founded in 1790 uniquely to serve as the budding nation’s capital. Throughout its history, the capital has experienced many ups and downs, but it stands proudly as o
A massive crowd of over 400 participants, all clothed in white, excitedly surge into the vast space of the field. At the moment the speakers announce the countdown, the soccer field is instantaneously blasted with the vibrant tones of neon in a myriad color. By the time the smoke of these brilliant
What is the “Creative Writing Contest For Youth”?The “Creative Writing Contest For Youth” is a contest organized by the Canadian Embassy in Seoul to encourage Foreign and Korean school students to write more. The contest accepts stories written in English or French. Experience “Don’t look!” I would
So far, I have looked at the KSP (Knowledge Sharing Program) based on the Costa Rica case. This article, I am returning to how the KSP program works with countries other than Costa Rica, in this case Hungary, one of KSP’s longest partners, dating back to over ten years ago. This program has proven i
The number of family pets has increased dramatically in Korea in the last 10 years. Dogs, especially, are the most popular pet, not only giving pleasure and happiness but also forming emotional connections and becoming beloved family members. I know this first-hand, as I have a 17-month-old dog, Son
A hundred feet underneath the gleaming waves of the Donghae (East Sea), I floated weightlessly. The sea enveloped me with a cold and quiet tranquility. As I exhaled deeply from my regulator, bubbles floated up and disappeared. Underneath me, schools of fish circled around jutting rocks, bushes of se
On a sunny Sunday of April 1st, 2017, the International Safe Water Project team (ISWP) went to Insadong Street in Seoul withourpictures. The ISWP members are high school students interested in international development by supporting people in developing countries. The ISWP’s 2017 mission is to suppo
“We have nothing to lose. We are not out to make a career. So we should be free to raise our voices and try to have an impact”. This is a quote from Kofi Annan, the 7th secretary general of the United Nations, which was very impressive for me when I was in the 3rd year of primary school. I first got
Most people go through unforgettable events during their lives. In my case, I experienced such an event during the first semester of my junior year. Last fall, I faced hardships mentally and physically, which caused me to be frustrated and desperate to cope with school life well. The cause was from
Last December, I had the privilege of being selected as a winner for the New York Times Annual Student Review Contest. Over 1,250 students submitted their entries; my entry was chosen by the judges as one of the 10 winning reviews. You can find the winning reviews here: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/
On a cold Friday evening at Saint Paul Preparatory School of Seoul, I, myself, and three other high school students came together to begin something historical. Many international school students are well aware of extracurricular activities and various tournaments such as athletic competitions and b
Majority of the students attending Korea International School (KIS) has showed their preference to study at cafes; some say that the friendly white noises in cafes enhance their concentration, while the others claim that there is no place better than cafe when it comes to group work. However, one th
Over the past few years, the publishing and bookstore markets have gradually been shrinking due to the Internet becoming the-go-to source for information. Fewer and fewer are going to books as a resource for knowledge. In this day and age, where fewer people read books, how can we explain the growth
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