Celebrating the 77th Arbor Day on April 5, the Korea Forest Service (KFS) and Korea’s leading cryptocurrency operator Dunamu held a virtual tree planting event for five days on a metaverse platform to support the reforestation in Gyeongsangbuk-do. The largest and longest-lasting forest fire in Korea

The Seoul Metropolitan Government joined the 2022 Earth Hour campaign by shutting lights off on 50 major landmarks in the city on March 26. Some of the landmarks included Namsan Seoul Tower, Lotte World Tower, the National Assembly building, and the Hangang Bridge. The Earth Hour campaign is an inte

In recent years, Koreans have shown a growing preference for obtaining employment with foreign companies. According to a joint survey conducted by JobKorea and Albamon last March, job seekers chose welfare benefits, opportunity to work overseas, and horizontal organizational collectivism as the adva

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), have been the talk of the town for the past few years. While some are purchasing them for hundreds and even thousands of dollars, others question if their investment value will actually live up to expectations. Among such controversial remarks was the fact that NFT art sa

The so-called “pro-ana” craze has arisen as a growing trend amongst young South Korean women. Short for pro-anorexia, pro-ana refers to the promotion of habits related to anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder that causes extreme weight loss and fear of personal body image. According to the National H

Ewha ROTC held a briefing session for students interested in applying for ROTC on March 30 at the Ewha Campus Complex. School Corps executives and candidates attended in person to directly answer students’ questions. The briefing session explained the selection process, curriculum and beneficiaries

Ewha Career Development Center (CDC) held an education course on how to utilize LinkedIn for foreign and overseas employment on April 4. Emily, a consultant from Rookies Campus, gave a lecture about specific tips on creating LinkedIn profiles and using the application to their benefits. The course w

Ewha Dormintory's decision to mandate regular COVID-19 testing from March 24 has instigated a heated debate among students. According to the dormitory’s board of notice, all residents except for students of Ewha Language Center and guest room users must be tested for COVID-19 once every 15 days unti

Ewha Woman's University's College of Music hosted its first concert titled “Concert for Peace” in front of the Russian Embassy on March 21 to support Ukraine amid the Russian invasion, which began on Feb. 24, 2022. Led by Professor Bai Il-hwan from Ewha’s College of Music, the concert is held every

The Ewha Centennial Library has invested in new commodities and gadgets that Ewha students can use for studying and resting. Their latest facilities are located on the third floor along with other private facilities. Photo by Juanita Herrera Padilla.

After her first year as Ewha's president, Kim Eun mee sat down in her reception room with Ewha Voice, the Ewha Weekly and EUBS to reflect on the past year. Since she began her presidency in June 2021, Kim has played a role in reshaping and making groundbreaking changes at Ewha. From Ewha Voice 2030+

As globalization increasingly bridges cultural and physical barriers between countries, experts estimate a growing number of third-culture kids around the world. Third culture kids (TCK) typically entail individuals who grew up in a culture other than their country of nationality during a critical p

Have you heard about the sunk cost? It is a cost that you’ve already spent so can’t get it back. People are likely to feel difficult to give up with sunk costs because of time, money or other investments they have put in. This psychological tendency is called ‘the sunk cost fallacy’ and it does not

​​​​​​​Culture affects students’ cognitive learning styles. It also influences teachers’ capacity to evaluate their students’ academic abilities, class contributions, and learning opportunities. There have been some studies about cultural diversity in education. Through a cross-cultural comparison b

In the last few years, consumer viewing patterns have shifted from the traditional linear broadcast to Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms and worldwide video sharing services. Platforms such as Netflix and Apple TV+ are currently dominating the broadcasting industry, allowing users to stream a diverse sel

In March 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the “Global report on Ageism” to address the severity of ageism and actively combat the phenomenon. According to the WHO, ageism refers to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination based on one’s age. In 1969, Robert Neil Butler, the firs

The global pandemic has had a profound impact on the arts and cultural sector. Cancelled openings, loss of sales and lack of audience participation especially made it a difficult period for the artists. Yet, as much as it was a challenge for all, it was a turning point. Experiencing significant econ

With the increased nationwide awareness and popularity of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), several companies in South Korea have begun to require MBTI test results from job applicants as part of the hiring process. Ourhome, a cooking and food company, and Suhyup Bank are two major Korean firm

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

Ewha has become the first university in Korea to partner with Christian Dior, a French luxury fashion brand, proving itself as one of the most prestigious universities in Korea. Sharing visions in women’s empowerment, creativity, and innovation, Ewha and Dior had made continuous efforts to work toge