International exchange programs allow students from two universities in two different countries to spend a semester or two in each other’s institutions taking courses. In this edition, two students each from Germany and England introduced their home universities for Ewha students looking into the ri
Quite occasionally, people put too much stress upon understanding others that they end up neglecting their own feelings. For instance, even though you are upset, you are hesitant to express your feelings to your friend because she has gone through tough times. Or you are exasperated at your f
Impressionism, social media, and a diary notebook. What can these three possibly have in common? I believe all of these serve as channels that store and deliver our memories. Impressionist paintings, such as Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh, have left an indelible stroke in art history by def
The COVID-19 outbreak has sparked off a surge in the demand for contactless communication. The sheer speed of change had not been forecasted before COVID-19 despite all the grand vision of digital transformation laid out by the tech industry. Working from home, learning from home, meeting fro
Working for one of the world’s most prominent entertainment and film production companies can, at first, seem like a daunting career choice. However, for Ji-eun Lee, an alumna of Ewha’s Division of International Studies, her work as a business analyst at The Walt Disney Company is an everyday joy. H
Due to COVID-19, people have begun to spend more time indoors than before. However, most are unaware that indoor settings have a great impact on productivity and health. Ewha Voice met Professor Jihyun Park from the Department of Architecture, an indoor environmental qualities specialist. Professor
According to a recent National Disability Survey, South Korea has more than 2.6 million persons with disabilities with approximately 50 percent suffering from physical disabilities. Despite recent policy and service improvements, many people with disabilities remain isolated and excluded from mainst
Ewha Medical Center celebrated the 134th anniversary of the establishment of House of Many Sick Women on Oct. 27 at Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital. The hospital organized a historical photography exhibition in remembrance of establishing Korea’s first modern women’s hospital. In order to mini
Ewha Archives reopened on Oct. 25 after being temporarily closed due to the social distancing measures. Individuals could visit during the weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and should register before visiting the Archives by filling an online form. Only 8 people can visit the Archives at once due to t
Due to the social distancing restrictions, all classes have been run entirely online for nearly two years. Keeping up with the loosened restrictions of “Living with COVID-19” scheme, Ewha announced to start in-person classes starting from Nov. 1. Classes required to be held in-person were laboratory
Ewha Institute of Politics held its October Colloquium on Oct. 28 via Zoom to discuss global issues related to COVID-19. Amid the “Living with COVID-19” scheme, the seminar focused on discourses on the pandemic and international health care. The conference began with a congratulatory address of Sung
Ewha Womans University Cooperative (Ewha Coop) opened the group purchase of Ewha Green wide desk pad for two weeks from Oct. 26 to Nov. 7. There were three designs, all of which were elected through the contest. Up to 100 pads, on a first-come, first-served basis, customers were able to purchase the
Gaining experience in foreign countries through exchange programs or internships can be crucial for students interested in the foreign job market. Hailing from Germany, Christina Kunz is one of those students who chose to pursue her interests through internships outside Germany– in her case, in Sout
Ewha Institute for the Humanities (EIH) and Konkuk Institute of Body and Culture (IBC) held a joint symposium Natural culture, Body, Eco- Techne, City on Oct. 30 via Zoom. The conference began with the opening lecture by directors of each institute and was divided into two parts; each part, two pres
Career Development Center and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Incheon Affiliate co-hosted the 2nd SWE School Academy on Nov. 5. The program, sponsored by General Motors (GM) Technical Center Korea and GM Korea, aimed to enlighten and guide the next generation of women engineers on various engin
Institute for Gender and Law held an online seminar on Oct. 27 via Zoom under the theme of gender-based violation. The seminar consisted of four main lectures by four different speakers. Students were first introduced to the concept of gender-based violence and measures to find out the status of vio
Ewha and the Embassy of Sweden in Seoul co-hosted the Nobel Memorial Program 2021 on Nov. 2. The main program consisted of three different sessions of sciences, economics, and literature, reviewing the highlights of the 2021 Nobel Prizes. Experts from prestigious universities and institutions in Swe
Studying a foreign language, as well as its literature, in your mother tongue takes dedication. It would undoubtedly be more difficult when studying it abroad in a foreign language. Before coming to Korea to study, Tiara Maya Azizah studied Korean and Korean literature at her university in Indonesia
Due to the severe economic depression caused by COVID-19, the job market contracted and made it even harder for young people to find work. The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced that only 42.2 percent of people aged 15 to 24 found jobs in 2020, which is 1.3 percent points lower than in 2019.
Ewha RightNow Association is a solidarity group determined to solve problems that university students face. At a press conference on Oct. 26, the group demanded reduction and refund of tuition fees at the main gate of Ewha. Taking part in Ewha RightNow Association are seven of Ewha’s student associa