The pandemic has had an immediate and acute impact on American exchange programs and students. However, as the United States grapples with vaccination and variants, higher education institutions are anticipating a recovery in international exchange programs. Despite the circumstances, many Ewha stud

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, several students at Ewha decided to pursue their career overseas. Kim Da-in, a senior from Ewha’s Division of English Language and Literature, is an intern at a global e-commerce company located in the Greater Los Angeles area in California. After Kim’s departure on

In mid-March, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India began to rise sharply, starting with Holi and then followed by Kumbh Mela, two of the country’s largest religious festivals. By the end of April, the confirmed cases reached 400,000 per day. The deadly second wave of COVID-19 was underway

There has been noticeable interest in Korean culture and language worldwide. K-pop sensation led the increasing demand for learning Korean amongst foreign students. According to a report published by the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, about 2,000 institutions are teaching Kor

In 1999, Lee HanByeol was only 16 years old when she planned her defection. Her mother was on the verge of being falsely accused of gun theft by the North Korean regime and was potentially facing execution. It was a rainy season during her dash to the Chinese border, which worsened an already perilo

Numerous students dream heading to a foreign country to pursue their dreams of the lifetime. But what if you were to get stuck under a nationwide state of emergency while taking the lifetime adventure? Kim Seong-jin is a Korean international student who is in his third year majoring in the watchmake

In February, a brutal military coup began in Myanmar arising from the most recent election results of which citizens did not approve of. Protestors have taken to the streets in an effort to push back against going under military rule once again and are calling for democracy to be restored. Since the

The program Global Intercultural Dialogue hosted by Saint Mary’s College took place online on April 17. The program has been hosted since October 2020 and the April event was its fourth session. Students at Ewha were the only participants from Korea. Students from Saint Mary’s College (USA), Brescia

While the world continues battling with the coronavirus, college health professionals are reporting a growing crisis among students struggling with corona blues. An expression combining “coronavirus” and “blues,” corona blues refers to the feeling of depression due to the social and economic consequ

In a horrific brazen attack, eight people in the U.S. city of Atlanta, Georgia had their lives taken by gunfire. Six victims were Asian women with four being of Korean descent. Robert Aaron Long, the perpetrator, blamed his sex addictions for the shooting and told investigators he did not have a rac

Approximately a year has passed since life in much of the world came to a stop due to the pandemic. Unfortunately, individuals residing in countries suffering severe outbreaks and many confirmed and reported cases of the coronavirus have had to endure strict anti-COVID-19 measures to control the spr

Harvard Law School professor J. Mark Ramseyer faced global criticism for his controversial academic paper “Contracting for Sex in the Pacific War.” Although Ramseyer’s paper was supposed to be published on the International Review of Law and Economics in March, the issuance has been delayed due to t

Myanmar, a country located in Southeast Asia, is going through a major political crisis. The Tatmadaw, Myanmar’s military, s claimed a voting fraud and immediately declared a year- long state of emergency. Accordingly, State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and Senior General Min Aung Hlaing were detained

University students all over the world are finding ways to overcome difficulties the pandemic has brought in their studies, extra-curricular activities, and social life. As for students at Boston University, a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, they have been continuing their arti

Chu Yi-young is an Ewha graduate who majored in the Department of International Office Administration and International Development Cooperation (IDC). She was selected to work for the Mission of the Republic of Korea to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Indonesia as a youth represent

A number of Ewha graduates are struggling with their studies in due to the ongoing COVID-19. With travel restrictions, visa problems, and full online classes, Ewha graduates who planned to move abroad for the higher level of education overseas faced setback in their academic plans. Son Hee-won is an