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SINCE NOVEMBER, 2023, Yonsei University Museum has been hosting an exhibition commemorating the 130th anniversary of Dr. Oliver R. Avison’s visit to Korea. This exhibition, titled Yon‧Se Head Dr. Avison, Connecting Yonhi and Severance, serves as a testament to Dr. Avison's contributions during his t
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Shin Hye-yoon
2024.03.05 11:58
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SINCE ITS opening in 2010, Yonsei’s International Campus in Songdo has played a crucial role in preparing freshmen for university life and attracting foreign students. Now, the campus is undergoing yet another expansion phase, designed to bolster the university’s research output and industry-academi
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Yoo Ji-whang
2023.11.05 19:11
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THE FIELD of education has witnessed significant technological advancements, and Yonsei University is now embracing the latest trend by collaborating with UVERSE. Within this digital environment, students will be able to attend lectures, interact with peers, and participate in various activities. By
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Shin Hye-yoon
2023.09.03 14:46
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TIMES HIGHER Education (THE) released its annual report this October, comparing the performance of universities around the world and placing Yonsei University 78th globally—making it the top private university in Asia[1]. Yonsei University was able to prove its perseverance throughout the pandemic a
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Kim Min-ju
2022.12.07 01:30
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FOR THE first time since 2019, Yeon-go-jeon—the Yonsei-Korea games—has returned. Having been canceled the last two years due to the pandemic, the Yon-Ko games were one of the most anticipated events of the year as students were able to witness spectacular displays of athleticism fueled by school pri
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Kim Min-ju
2022.11.03 18:20
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SECURING INTERNSHIPS is a near-requisite for all university students due to the growing competitiveness of the post-undergraduate job market. It takes work experience to compete with other candidates, and to help its students build a formidable résumé, Yonsei University offers platforms such as the
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Joo Da-hae
2022.06.10 00:25
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STUDENTS OFTEN feel reluctant to seek help at counseling centers. Their ambivalence is understandable; South Korea holds a strong social stigma against mental health issues. Moreover, the common myth that counseling is an uncomfortable experience hinders students from paying a visit[1]. They fear pr
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Jin Yu-jin
2022.05.06 22:01
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E-SPORTS[1] PLAYS a large role in the gaming ecosystem of South Korea. Elite Korean gamers such as Faker and Rogue have risen to worldwide acclaim, and professional gaming is now a highly desired career path, ranking eighth in an elementary-level dream job survey[2][3]. As a response to e-sport’s ri
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Joo Da-hae
2022.04.03 11:50
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OVER THE last three years, freshman life at Yonsei University has seen several changes. Experiences at the Songdo Campus such as Residential College (RC) were compelled to shift into online programs. Yonsei has taken the opportunity to embrace digitalization by setting up online self-directed activi
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Joo Da-hae
2022.03.06 16:55
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LET’S VLOOK is a startup by Yonsei Alumni Kim Ji-young (Sr., Dept. of Clothing & Textile) that aims to expand the market of slow fashion, a new social trend created to tackle the current environmental problem caused by the fast fashion industry’s massive production and the consequent waste of clothe
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Kim Daeun
2021.04.04 14:55
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OVER THE years, students at Yonsei have complained often about deficiencies in the university, ranging from academics to student services. The grumblings of dissatisfaction have only grown louder during the current pandemic. For most students, these problems are inevitable, if frustrating, part of t
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Ko Young-gyun
2020.11.01 20:10
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COVID-19 HAS changed people’s lives in countless ways; however, not all of these changes have been for the worse. The unprecedented halt in global commercial activity brought about by the pandemic has drastically reduced pollution levels around the world. Data shows that the United States has seen a
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Kim Da-eun
2020.10.11 20:18
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YONSEI UNIVERSITY’S Innovative Center for Teaching and Learning (ICTL) has provided its eagle tutoring service to undergraduates since 2003. The program aims to help students deepen their understanding of specific course material and perform better in their classes. However, despite its long history
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Mun Su-hyeon
2020.08.31 09:36
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SCIENCE FACTORY (SF@Y) is a research program conducted by the Institute of Basic Science for Nanomedicine (IBS CNM) for undergraduate students at Yonsei University. As part of South Korea’s “Nobel Prize project,” IBS CNM dedicates itself to developing cutting-edge nanomaterials and nanodevices to monitor various biological phenomena. The center established SF@Y last year as a way to foster promising young researchers who are passionate about science. Undergraduates from any major are eligible to apply, making it a unique opportunity for students to develop and carry out a full-fledged research
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Mun Su-hyeon
2020.06.14 07:12
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WRITING PAPERS is part and parcel of attending college. Depending on the course load, it can transcend any given assignment to become almost a state of being. Many are the nights where haggard looking students nursing a budding caffeine addiction can be found slumped in some remote corner of a cafe or library. However, for the undergraduate student, there is one paper in the face of which the rest can only pale in comparison: the senior thesis. But for all that its reputation precedes it, what is the experience of writing one actually like, and how can it benefit the students willing to underg
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Ko Young-gyun
2020.04.04 15:34
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AN IMMENSE structure rests atop its perch overlooking the Sinchon Athletic Field, gleaming in the light of the midday sun. Its curved facade and grand vertical louvers resemble the outstretched wing of a soaring eagle. The ambitious architectural design reflects the groundbreaking work being done within, for this building is none other than Institute for Basic Science Center for Nanomedicine (IBS CNM) at Yonsei University. This establishment is one of 30 research centers affiliated with the Institute for Basic Science (IBS)** which has often been referred to as South Korea’s “Nobel Prize proje
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Mun Su-hyeon
2020.03.13 00:04
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GENDER EQUALITY has been gaining mass attention as feminist movements reveal issues often hidden beneath the surface of Korean society. Despite being an economically developed nation, South Korea has often been criticized for repeated instances of gender inequality in the workplace, educational institutions, and households. However, the growth of feminism has increasingly empowered women to report incidents of sexual harassment and raised awareness of gender equality. Recently, the #MeToo movement exposed the prevalence of sexual misconduct, especially in the workplace and educational institut
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Nam Hyun-jin
2019.11.02 21:59
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LEARNING A new language can be stressful, as it forces learners out of their comfort zones. Yet, a remarkable event occurs in Yonsei University’s Amphitheater annually, where international students gather to compose poetry and prose in Korean. This Annual Korean Language Writing Contest for Foreign Nationals would not have been possible without the persistent effort of the Yonsei Korean Language Institute (KLI). With a special focus on Korean education, the KLI is at the forefronts of teaching all those who wish to gain a better understanding of the Korean language, culture and society. What i
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Park Jae-ha
2019.10.06 20:03
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HAVE YOU ever run into Yon-la-din, a second-hand book market, to buy your textbooks as cheap as possible? Or do you remember looking for a Facebook post to buy some tattoo stickers for Yonsei University’s annual Yon-ko games? Both of these services are provided by YStartups, a startup established by a group of Yonseians and one of the many student teams assisted by the Yonsei Enterprise Support Foundation (YESF). With a recognition of the students’ passion, innovation, and independence in the startup industry, the YESF is an accelerator for Yonseians’ venture businesses. From the initial stage
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Yang Ji-weon
2019.03.06 11:00
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THROUGHOUT THE millennia, universities have stood as bulwarks of higher learning. Yet often, this established nature engenders a rigid structure of bureaucracy and a limited set of curricula, leaving universities unable to adapt eclipsed by those willing to transform their learning environments. This has never been as apparent as in the current moment. The globalized, fast-changing society of the 21st century has generated vast and innovative changes in modern universities, forcing the best to make radical changes to maintain their rank. The essence of this movement lies in openness, sharing,
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Kim Min-seo
2018.12.02 18:44