The Harvard College in Asia Program (HCAP) has resumed its annual conference in-person for the first time in two years. The 2022- 2023 Boston Conference started off on the Harvard campus where Ewha delegates traveled for a week from Jan. 15 to Jan. 21. HCAP, a program designed to promote academic an
Throughout my whole life, I’ve aspired to excel at everything. In school, receiving good grades in math and science as a student in STEM was never my final goal. The ultimate destination went further: to be well-versed in other subjects like English or French, to do side projects, to win in contests
According to the Korea Vegan Union, the population of vegans in Korea this year rose to about 2.5 million, and the number is still gradually increasing. More people are directing attention toward veganism for many reasons such as ethics, sustainability, health, and religion. This phenomenon is readi
Spending a semester with classes fully in person, many Ewha students have expressed difficulties in having their meals. Recent postings on the school’s online community criticized the lack of choice in school cafeterias as well as the low quality yet high- priced food. On the other hand, students al
Inflation and the exchange rate in Korea have been making headlines with economic indicators at comparable levels to the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-2008. Korea saw a 5.7 inflation rate last month, and as of Sept. 26, the Korean won stands at 1,426 won to one USD. To explore the effects on the K
As the number of students taking shuttle buses and elevators significantly increased with the start of in-person classes, many students are experiencing inconvenience in using them. Last semester, classes were taken both in-person and online, resulting in relatively fewer students on campus. However
From Sept. 14 to Sept. 16, Ewha hosted the 136th Daedong festival RE:WHA in-person for the first time in three years. This year’s theme was “Rewriting Ewha’s Green” in hopes of revitalizing the Ewha Green school spirit. On the day of the festival, thousands of students lined up in front of over 160
How do international students spend Chuseok in Korea? Chuseok, also known as Hangawi, is one of the biggest national holidays in South Korea. Chuseok is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, to appreciate the good harvest. Visiting families and relatives in hometowns,
I’ve stayed in Korea for all my life, about 22 years and eight months. The longest duration I’ve spent outside of this country was a month, when I was 13 years old. That’s probably why I was always so mesmerized in films and books that were set on a foreign country. I’ve always doubted the word “hig
We live in what is called the era of the 4th industrial revolution or digital transformation. The core of this change is the emergence of super-intelligent AI. Many changes are expected in the future, and a graduate school cooperative course on post-human (which means future human) studies, has also
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With the globalization of the society nowadays, more and more students at Ewha are extending their studies overseas. Two graduates of Ewha studying abroad and attending graduate schools in another country have sat down with Ewha Voice to share their stories.Studying overseas for a doctorate degree T
Metaverse technology is the next big thing. As with any up-and-coming technology, there is a lot of buzz about it, most of which has been positive. In the metaverse, people are able to choose avatars and move them around virtual environments. This enables users to be more immersed in the virtual wor
Dior staged its Fall 2022 collection at Ewha Womans University on April 30, marking its first-ever runway show in Korea. The university had previously signed a partnership with the luxury fashion house, sharing its core values in female empowerment, ESG, creativity, and innovation. As a part of thei
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
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
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
On March 2, Ewha kicked off the 2022 spring semester, welcoming incoming freshmen class like any other year. However, this year, like no other, Ewha also gave a warm welcome to freshmen from two newly-established majors: the Division of AI Convergence and Interdisciplinary Pharmacy. In response to t
In the summer of 2021, a publishing company, Parambook, unveiled a full-length novel written by artificial intelligence (AI) author Birampoong: “The World from Now On.” This marked the world’s first full-length AI-written novel, considering that previous attempts at AI-based novels were either overl
Students wishing to enter university took their Korea’s College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), also known as Suneung, on Nov. 18, akin to the American SAT exam. Test-taking is the most popular method to evaluate students’ readiness for college. However, the examination systems vary around the world