In the last few years, consumer viewing patterns have shifted from the traditional linear broadcast to Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms and worldwide video sharing services. Platforms such as Netflix and Apple TV+ are currently dominating the broadcasting industry, allowing users to stream a diverse sel
In March 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the “Global report on Ageism” to address the severity of ageism and actively combat the phenomenon. According to the WHO, ageism refers to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination based on one’s age. In 1969, Robert Neil Butler, the firs
The global pandemic has had a profound impact on the arts and cultural sector. Cancelled openings, loss of sales and lack of audience participation especially made it a difficult period for the artists. Yet, as much as it was a challenge for all, it was a turning point. Experiencing significant econ
With the increased nationwide awareness and popularity of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), several companies in South Korea have begun to require MBTI test results from job applicants as part of the hiring process. Ourhome, a cooking and food company, and Suhyup Bank are two major Korean firm
Ewha students wanting to improve their English can visit the Writing Clinic located at EEC B116 or the English Lounge at ECC B235. Both programs are organized by the Global Language Education Office (GLEO), which was established in 1997 to offer better quality English programs. Since 2001, the Writi
Ewha Writing-Intensive School (EWIS) is an English writing intensive course during the seasonal semester. It is open for students hoping to have their own unique writing style with conciseness and logic before taking English classes, preparing for an exchange program, or studying abroad. 30 undergra
The Ewha Centennial Library recently went through major changes to provide a better study environment for students at Ewha. The school installed new facilities including separated study tables, multiple carrels, new bookshelves, and smart sofas on the third floor of the library. In order to promote
Ewha has become the first university in Korea to partner with Christian Dior, a French luxury fashion brand, proving itself as one of the most prestigious universities in Korea. Sharing visions in women’s empowerment, creativity, and innovation, Ewha and Dior had made continuous efforts to work toge
Ewha Womans University offers a welcoming kit for the incoming freshmen class. Two students are excited to disclose what is inside the kit. Photo by Cho Su-hui.
Technology has changed our lives for the better in many ways, and behind these developments were always people in engineering. Ewha’s College of Engineering has also been sparing no efforts since its establishment in 1996 to create a place for promising women in engineering to get the best education
The first thing that came into sight was me seated on a wheelchair and being carried to somewhere else. This was odd – first, I do not have or use a wheelchair. Second, I was certainly on my way to meet my friend at a mall a few seconds ago. As I tried to get a sense of what was going on, the person
Last October, I went to my aunt’s first private exhibition. In an extremely small area which looks crammed with just three people, various watercolor paintings were displayed in rows. Although she wasn’t a professional artist and was in her late fifties, I was rapidly overwhelmed by the passi
The Covid-19 pandemic has deprived us of many great experiences in our daily life. And I want to count traveling abroad as one of the great joys that I am missing the most. In this first week, I surprisingly met many courageous young travelers visiting this campus as exchange students. So here is my
ZEPETO, a metaverse platform launched by Korea’s tech giant Naver in 2018, is an application specializing in the creation and personalization of user-customized three-dimensional avatars. Over the years, the platform has become a global success, attracting more than 250 million users worldwide. The
South Korea’s Immigration Control Act became subject to a constitutional appeal on Feb. 25 as the eligibility to work as an English teacher is limited to eight English-speaking countries regardless of the applicant’s language skills. A humanitarian sojourner from Uganda who wished to remain anonymou
In the previous Overseas Special from the last issue of Ewha Voice, we looked at femtech, the industry itself and its market, featuring prominent entrepreneurs and market experts both inside and outside of the country. However, a few questions regarding its impact beyond the business sector remain u
Ewha Career Development Center (CDC) held an employment education program, Master Class, for the spring semester. It was an online employment education program for anyone who is attending or has graduated from Ewha Womans University. Applications were to be submitted through THE Portfolio. The progr
Ewha Coop held an event offering a chance for freshmen to apply to the cooperative in person, at Ewha’s Student Center, considering it might be a challenge to apply on their own. The event went on through March 2 to March 8, except for the weekend, and students were to bring application fees, along
College of Art & Design Alumni Association launched the 2021 Online Global Nokmi Exhibition on Dec. 18 via Gallery 360, an online gallery platform. The exhibition is to display art pieces created by 193 alumni for a year. The art pieces are categorized into 10 different sections based on the alumni
Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning hosted Online Educational Tool Utilization Workshop on March 4 via Zoom. Lim Ji-young, who has a doctorate in Educational Technology, took the chair. The lecture taught participants how to facilitate real-time discussions through virtual bulletin boards c