I decided to dye my hair orange this summer. It wasn’t neon or bleached, and my sister’s homegrown hairdressing skills showed when the left half appeared more tinted than its right counterpart. Nevertheless, I was happy with the result. To me, the color symmetry was nowhere near as important as the
We are all aware of the fact that environmental problems are extremely serious, and they consistently influence us. Experts say that air pollution from fossil fuels could cut our lifespans by two to five years. This means that if we properly tackle climate change, it could add the same years back to
After growing up in the United States for most of her life, Kim Hanna first came to South Korea in 2011 where she began her career as a radio DJ. However, her ultimate goal was not continuing her career in this field. It was becoming a program host for the PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Soon after suc
The increased usage of face masks amidst the COVID-19 pandemic is causing sizable environmental problems across the globe. The majority of face masks made from polypropylene – a type of plastic – are rarely included in recycling discussions. However, there are people determined to make a difference
On Aug. 31, 2021, South Korea became the 14th country to pass the bill on carbon neutrality. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, carbon neutrality is achieved when human-generated carbon dioxide emissions are balanced by actions that reduce carbon dioxide over a specific peri
The press arbitration law initially aims to hold media companies and reporters accountable for any misleading reports for the sake of protecting the public from false or manipulated news. The Democratic Party came up with a revised bill as the seriousness of manipulated and false information intensi
COVID-19 is not going anywhere soon, and people are looking for ways to live with it. In response, many online platforms have sprung up, allowing people to safely interact in meaningful social environments. In particular, metaverse, an online social platform that offers an advanced version of virtua
Kyobo Bookstore in the Ewha Campus Complex (ECC) building provides class materials delivery service and Baro Dream (direct receiving) service from Sept. 1 to 30. To use the delivery service, students should fill out the form and send an email to feelingyh@kyobobook.co.kr. As for the Baro Dream servi
Ewha Womans University Museum holds their special exhibition In Praise of Plants from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30 at the special exhibition hall. The exhibition mainly consists of artworks of contemporary artists, demonstrating a modern analysis toward plants, and works of the Joseon Dynasty that illustrate
The College of Education and the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity co-hosted the 5th Annual AI STEAM Education Forum on Sept. 10 via Zoom. It was held under the theme of future-oriented classes designed by pre-service teachers. Four teams each consisting of two to three pr
Ewha Healing Group (EHG), a group of student supporters selected by the Ewha Student Counseling Center to help students relieve their stress and worries, held the fourth exhibition from Aug. 23 to Sept. 2. The exhibition is aimed to promote beneficial groups which help students adjust to school both
Ewha Campus Town recruited members for Estilo Town Union from Aug. 26 to Sept. 13. The union was established in order to create a regional linkage program in Ewha’s commercial areas. The union provided a strong networking platform between Ewha startup teams and local businesses. Ewha Campus Town org
The growing popularity of Korean music and drama has spurred a rise in the number of international students studying in Korea. Ewha Voice spoke to an international student at Ewha who was drawn to study here for her love of K-pop. Izabel Bowie, a freshman in the Division of International Studies fro
The Interdisciplinary Program of Social Economy recruited students for the 2021 Ewha Social Economy start-ups Academy. Students who participate in the program would learn about developing start-up ideas aiming to the progress of the social economic field. Students who were interested could apply as
International Student Affairs recruited mentors and mentees to participate in the Ewha Academic Assistance for International Students (EAASIS) mentoring program by Sept. 5. EAASIS mentoring is designed to support international students. Mentors attending the same department and majors as mentees hel
The Center for Entrepreneurship recruited teams of under-graduates interested in establishing startups by joining the Orientation Renewal business plan-Doing project – Award (O.R.D.A.) from Aug. 19 to Sept. 6. The selected teams will receive financial support and gain precedence to reserve startup b
Ewha Womans University Library organized library tours for the fall semester from Sept. 6 to Sept. 17. Tours were held to assist undergraduate and graduate students in utilizing library services. Students in a group of three were assigned a tour guide. At the tour, students learned how to search, bo
Data is now the modern-day equivalent of gold mines for big enterprises and is becoming vital for businesses. However, despite the rapid expansion of the market, the role of individuals in these businesses is undervalued. So far, only large volumes of mass- produced data are available for data trans
One key issue international students encounter when attending South Korean universities is the lack of information available in English. This problem interferes with not only missing important deadlines, but also participating in vital school events and extracurricular activities. While the issue pr
For over 25 years, user experience (UX) designer Kim Eunjoo has worked for 11 companies including Motorola, Qualcomm, and Samsung Electronics. In 2016, she was shortlisted as one of the top 18 women leading the way in wearable tech and VR. Kim currently works as the UX design lead for the Google Ass