The scene of students diligently taking notes in a classroom is familiar to us all. However, the usual spiral notebooks and binders full of handouts are becoming a thing of the past; instead, they have been replaced by their 21st century counterpart, the iPad. Since its introduction a decade ago, th
* 저자 주: 20년 전 유학생이었던 내가 Covid-19 사태로 삶의 기로에 서있는 (예비)유학생들에게, 격려의 말을 전할 기회가 주어졌음에 감사한다.지금까지의 그리 길지 않은 나의 인생 중에서, 굵직한 선을 그어야 하는 순간이 있었다. 주변에는 온통 말리는 사람들 밖에 없었다. ‘지금까지 네가 해온 것을 생각해보라’며 다들 고개를 저었다. 그때 어느 식구 한 사람의 말이 내 가슴에 비수처럼 꽂혔다.“20년 후의 인생이 바뀔 수 있으면 해봐!”지금부터 20년 전 부푼 꿈을 안고, 유학 길에 올랐지만, 없는 살림에, IMF 금융위기
In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, Muslim concentration camps in Uyghur, and even the unequal access to healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, human rights have become the center of global conversations. In what ways could we help incite discussions on human rights issues? How should we
When we become filled with nostalgia, we often look back on our past by leafing through our collection of old items that sit in our closet, covered in a coat of dust. Regardless of which type of memorabilia we cherish in our lives, we all have our selection of old and abandoned electronic devices. A
Artists can utilize installation as an artistic measure to portray their theme. Compared to art genres where an artist’s central theme is displayed on a fixed surface or within a set of objects that the artist provides, installation art utilizes the existing environment as an immersive three-dimensi
Holding any sports competition during the COVID-19 pandemic would seem dangerous and reckless. However, various sports leagues around the world, such as the NBA, NFL, and even the Korean Baseball Organization, have remained active under the strict regulations. With the number of coronavirus patients
Halloween is one of the most common holidays in the world. The ancient Celtic people started commemorating Halloween to ward off ghosts and spirits by disguising themselves in costumes. This tradition was passed from one generation to the next with teenagers nowadays still imitating the ritual. Howe
Last Saturday, my best friend Seungho and I decided to meet up at a Starbucks in Jamwon, which is our regular hang-out place. Unsurprisingly, it was very difficult to find an empty table right after dinner time. It is somewhat typical for seats to not be readily available in cafes in Korea. I was su
Before I started coding, I vaguely assumed that it was too difficult and boring. Today, I would say that this is definitely not true as coding has become one of my all time favorite passion. For those who may not know, coding is “the process of designing and building an executable computer program t
As I headed into my sophomore year of high school, I faced the same challenge over and over in every class. This was the challenge of speaking in front of an audience. In every class, there was at least one assignment where students would have to present in front of the class. Also, as the president
Since completing the Children’s Rights Advocacy Program of the International Child Rights Center earlier this year, I have been wondering what I could do with the knowledge I learned from the program. Having consulted with a mentor from the organization, I was able to come up with the idea of organi
I started playing the piano at a very young age, but I never found my talent. I have not won any accolades or prizes, and I have never even entered a competition. I was just another typical Korean child, learning the piano because my mother wanted me to. The more I spent in front of those black and
I love sports, period. Basketball, soccer, swim, track, I’ve tried them all. I have always been on the varsity team, striving to improve my understanding of sports and push past my limitations. Yet, despite my experience in many different sports, my first reaction to this particular sport was: “How
Pittsburgh is unique in that, for a city of its size, it has many world-renowned museums, and it is made even more unique with its incredible Andy Warhol Museum. There are many single-artist museums in the world, but The Andy Warhol Museum is the largest in North America and holds the largest collec
Over the past couple of months, due to COVID-19, adhering to strict rules and social distancing have been important to stay safe. But during this time, as it is impossible to quarantine every day all the time, the amount of activities are limited. But, an activity that has been on the rise in popula
There has always been the persisting dilemma regarding to what extent humans should respect animal rights. The concept of pets and whether they should be regarded as of equal societal status to humans is another long-standing area of controversy that sparks debates among different people groups. The
Around this time of the year, baseball fans around the world prepare to cheer themselves hoarse for their favorite teams as they come up to bat. While I too enjoy watching baseball, there is a part of me that aches every time I hear the crack of a ball being struck by a bat. Once a promising basebal
The moment we get out of bed, we are flooded by ads, from ads that we pass by without paying much attention to ads that captivate us and make us buy whatever is advertised. There are commercial ads that tell us about the advantages of a product and public ads that highlight the advantages of a parti
Masks are an essential part of our lives these days. Not only are they necessary for going to school or exercising, but trends such as mask embroidery are also emerging. It is undeniable that wearing a mask is uncomfortable, but doing so is essential for the safety and concern for the people around
Attending a new school, adjusting to a new environment and meeting new people, is always challenging for a student. Now imagine being a senior and in quarantine for two weeks at a new school on top of these challenges, and you have the perfect recipe for disaster. But this was my reality, I was, as