Scenario 1: Open an ice cream truck with siblingScenario 2: Found a cheese start-up with college roommatesScenario 3: Make and sell apple cider in the Korean countrysideScenario 4: Become a monkScenario 5: Get a more conventional office job Call it being dreamy, unrealistic or just plain naïve, but

Do you want to live a different life from the present in the future? Or, is there any part of you that you want to change? So, what kind of effort can you make for the future? Where does change begin? Where changes begin is your ‘PRESENT’.You must have certain patterns or habits that have formed in

The gravest threats facing most people in the world these days are not related to the danger of war, whether interstate or civil, but rather are linked to famine (hunger), pestilence (diseases and pandemics), disasters (both natural and manmade), and extreme poverty. These threats are also interrela

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has been around since the late 1970s. IVF is a medical procedure that refers to the fertilization of a woman’s egg with sperm from outside the body. For somebody who wants to have children but cannot in a natural way due to health issues that may harm the mother or child

According to the Ministry of Unification, it is estimated that over 33,000 North Korean defectors currently live in South Korea. Yet, they are still subjected to prejudice and discrimination, as can be seen from research conducted by National Human Rights Commission of Korea. The Commission found th

Ewha, like many other universities in Korea, went through tough times in 2020 with ongoing repercussions. A year filled with the unprecedented use of the word “unprecedented”- due to COVID-19. Not only were classes held online but all social activities were done so as well, following social distanci

Kwak Jae-won, who worked for about a decade in a Seoul city-affiliated organization in charge of organizing major city festivals, resigned from his job to save the planet. While working in the organization, Kwak was enraged by the ambiguity of the governmental guidelines on the usage of disposable p

The market for laundromats, or coin laundries, has grown rapidly with single-person households increasing, especially around university areas. In the past, laundromats were simply used as laundry spaces where people washed and dried their clothes. Today, they are turning into much more. The rise of

Institute of Philosophy held an online concert under the theme of COVID-19 era and philosophy from Nov. 24 to 27. Four philosophers covered the topic of the role and responsibility of philosophy in the new era and the necessity of philosophical sense. For the first two days, the detailed themes were

Ewha Womans University and Embassy of Sweden in Seoul co-hosted Sweden- Korea Memorial Program 2020 on Dec. 1 via live streaming. The program aimed to discuss the science, the art, and the Korean context of the Nobel Awards, along with simultaneous interpretations in Korean and English. The program

Ewha Institute of History, the History Department, and the 4th Phase of BK21 Project Team of the History Department held the 2020 Annual Conference, “The Birth and Development of Modern Medicine and Women in Korea” through Zoom on Nov. 26. The program was held in commemoration of the 120th anniversa

Fashion Design seniors held their graduation exhibition on Nov. 24 to 29 at Ewha Art Center. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the fashion show was conducted both offline and online via YouTube. The works of 36 designers were displayed along with online fashion show videos on screen and artistic

College of Art & Design held 2020 Graduate Exhibition from Nov. 24 to 29 at the Arts & Design Building A and B. Students majoring Ceramics presented art themed with water, fire, earth, and air, which were considered as the base principles of the universe in ancient times. Pieces made with various te

As people spend more time at home, the importance of exercising cannot be emphasized enough. Accordingly, the school decided to provide an online program for students’ health from Nov. 5 to 18. For 30 minutes, a professional trainer taught different kinds of postures using easily accessible equipmen

Ewha International Student Affairs Team (ISAT), under the OIA, recruited Ewha International Student Ambassadors (ISA) for the upcoming winter semester. The application period was from Nov. 23 to Dec. 4. All international students enrolled in the undergraduate or graduate program were eligible to app

Ewhain Blog is a website that houses Ewha’s database such as accomplishments and social services notable Ewha alumni have made in various fields such as law, public management, science, and entertainment industry. Quickly gaining popularity among undergraduates, the blog also attracted students who

Ewha’s 17th Presidential Election took place on Nov. 25 and 26 with nine candidates running for the office. The final vote counts were announced on Nov. 26 and finalized with the Board of Directors decision on Nov. 27. Kim Eun-mi, professor in the Graduate School of International Studies and directo

With the urban district increasing the social distancing level to level two from Nov. 24, Ewha students are worried about the upcoming finals. During the midterm period, when the number of confirmed cases were not as high, professors had full discretion over whether to conduct exams online or on cam

Living with HIV/AIDS is a burden that many face, but few are willing to be open in public with their condition. This is due to the negative and often harsh social stigmas against patients suffering from HIV/AIDS. In Korea, it is not uncommon for patients to be outcasts of mainstream society. However