South Korea, ranking one of the most educated countries in the world, has a significantly high literacy rate of 97.97 percent according to a survey conducted by the World Population Review. Having more than 90 percent of the individuals over 15 years old with the ability to read and write, most Kore
Fashion trends always seem to have a way of making a comeback, with Y2K being no exception. The iconic crop tops of Y2K fashion may not benew, but they are definitely dominating the streets nowadays. According to a survey of 75 Ewha students conducted by Ewha Voice from Aug. 24 to Aug. 31, more than
The Outstanding Academic Books, a prestigious title nominated annually by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), is awarded to a handful of written works every July. The chosen works are then purchased by the NAS itself to be distributed to public libraries, universities, and research centers. This
In early August, campus workers and subcontractors reached an agreement about five months after a long struggle that began in March. The campus workers’ wages were increased by 400 won, but it is quite far from the goals workers have been fighting for. Still, there is more room for improvement. On M
From Ca’ Foscari University of Venice My name is Michela, and I am a full-time student enrolled in the last year of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice’s undergraduate program majoring in Korean Studies. My home university was founded in the late nineteenth century as the first Italian institution deal
“....There’s a lot of work to be done”. I read the last sentence of the book ‘Beauty Sickness’. One question was all along on my mind as I was reading this wonderful book. ‘How beauty sick is Korea?’ Unlike the book that was based on scientific research, I can say the answer to the above question wi
Last month, an Asian woman was suddenly attacked with a box cutter by an African American man near Times Square in New York. Although it has yet to be determined, police have weighed the possibility that the case might be a hate crime, considering the recent wave of hate crimes targeting Asians in t
This March, Italian high-end luxury brand Gucci launched its third global restaurant outpost in Seoul. French luxury brand Louis Vuitton Malletier opened its first-ever pop-up restaurant in Seoul last May. Both restaurants run by top designer brands have achieved fierce popularity, hinted by the hig
On May 2, American political journalism company Politico revealed Justice Samuel Alito’s first draft opinion overturning abortion rights, which had been protected as a constitutional right since 1973 by the Roe v. Wade ruling. The following month, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) anno
As soon as the spring semester ended, hundreds of class reviews based on student feedback were updated to the online school community, Everytime. In particular, the quality of English classes was one of the frequently debated topics among students. While some are satisfied with high-quality English
During summer vacation, Ewha students who have been staying in rented houses near school over the semester return to their homes. Many of these students sublet their rooms during the vacation to save on rental fees. Since this year’s summer session was held in person, the number of students in need
Ewha Career Development Center held a mentoring program for law school applicants, consisting of two sessions of communal and individual mentoring. The communal session was conducted on Aug. 20 to provide tips for writing cover letters and preparing interviews via Zoom. The session was then followed
Center for Multicultural Research signed an official partnership with Seoul Foreigner Multicultural Office for “Cultural Diversity Education Specialized Instructor Training Project” with the project period to be from August 2022 to December 2022. The project has been ongoing since 2020 with the purp
Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL) held a participation event via THE Portfolio. The event was for freshmen of 2022-1 semester and was held until Aug. 21. There were a total of two programs, which were to take core competency and learning style diagnostic tests and participate in th
20 professors who devoted themselves to Ewha’s education and research are leaving the beloved campus on Aug. 31. Two retiring professors shared their stories with Ewha Voice. Make sure you know what makes you happiest Professor Song Ki-jeong taught in the Department of French Language and Literature
Starting off with the summer semester, the school announced a complete transition from online to in-person classes for all courses. The news brought additional changes, such as conducting Ewha International Summer College (EISC) both online and offline and accepting the maximum capacity of residents
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
For decades, the film industry has been obsessed with showcasing the enigmatic, yet evidently tumultuous life of international royal icon Princess Diana. From “Diana” to “the Crown,” there is already a deluge of films that either center around Princess Diana or the royal family. While another Prince
Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL) held a seminar for learning ability improvement on Aug. 23 via Zoom. The session was open to all Ewha students interested in improving their learning abilities, with pre-registrations submitted through THE Portfolio by Aug. 22. The seminar provided
To commemorate the 136th anniversary of the founding of Ewha Womans University and the 97th anniversary of the establishment of the College of Music, students performed Mozart’s opera “The Marriage of Figaro.” photo by Cho Su-hui.