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IT IS often the spontaneous events in life that birth the best stories and memories. The tales of Alice in Wonderland and The Hobbit would never have occurred if Alice had not followed a white rabbit down a hole, or if Bilbo had not joined a group of dwarves to reclaim a stolen treasure from a drago
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Shin Hye-yoon
2024.04.03 15:28
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WITH WINTER break coming soon, many students are planning how they will spend their holidays. Some students decide to continue their coursework for three more weeks by taking seasonal courses. Seasonal courses offer the opportunity to take classes and obtain credits during the summer and winter brea
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Cub Reporters
2023.12.05 11:01
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MANY UNIVERSITIES in Korea used to have a very strict sun-bae[1] culture. However, with the recent emergence of the colloquial term hwa-seok[2], it has become common for sun-bae to avoid participating in school events and blending with younger students. Particularly, Yonsei University is known as “m
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Park Hye-lin
2023.11.05 20:48
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WITH DISTINCT individual characteristics, the “MZ generation[1]” is leading an unconventional trend in consumption. Their economic patterns are somewhat distinguished from that of the older population’s, influencing the public with a focus on consumption based on personal preferences. As the impact
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Shin Jung-yeop
2023.10.10 22:40
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SOCIAL MEDIA has become a window for individuals to express their identity to the public. Convenient accessibility to various platforms allows anyone to become a producer of their own, simply with some courage and decision. Thus, The Yonsei Annals reached out to fellow Yonsei students with the follo
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Cub Reporters
2023.06.08 01:06
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THOUSANDS OF hungry students enter the cafeterias in Yonsei University’s Sinchon and Songdo campuses daily. However, due to reasons ranging from dietary restrictions to time constraints, some find the cafeteria services inadequate. Cafeterias are often the only option for students to eat a warm and
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Cub Reporters
2022.12.07 01:45
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WHILE SOME students feel perfectly content with their choice of major, many question their field of study when they discover that the courses differ from their initial expectations, or regret not having chosen a more in-demand and high-paying major. The Yonsei Annals interviewed Yonseians about thei
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Lee Jae-hyeon
2022.11.03 18:20
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THE SLOW but steady growth of public demand for inclusive media has allowed underrepresented demographics to finally feel that their stories are being told to the world. Even Hollywood, notorious for shying away from diversity, is sharing minority stories, with movies like Minari and Moonlight. The
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2022.06.10 00:27
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THE DAUNTING inevitability of death is easily something that constantly resides in the back of our mind. To escape this fatal fear, technology tycoons and billionaires such as Jeff Bezos, Larry Page, or Peter Thiel, have been making astronomical investments in Altos Labs’[1] anti-aging research, whi
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Lee Chae-young
2022.04.03 12:01
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WE RELY on a lot of items on a daily basis—from a small chocolate bar to a costly electronic device. And sometimes, a single item could bring about a huge innovative change in your life. At the beginning of the new year, the new semester, this may be a perfect time to start fresh, perhaps with a bra
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Shin Soo-min
2022.03.06 16:49
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IT IS that time of year again—winter is coming and with it the common cold. Even though treating our colds should be our top priority, sometimes we are too lazy to get out of bed, or our hectic lives prevent us from seeing a doctor. So instead of visiting the hospital or taking bitter medicine, we t
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Lee Chae-young
2021.12.06 02:00
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SOMETIMES ALL it takes is a piece of advice from others to get out of a difficult situation. If a person is fortunate enough, the right advice given with good timing can turn a chaotic moment into an opportunity. In an interview with The Yonsei Annals, students from Yonsei University share the best
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Song In-jun
2021.10.31 21:43
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SOMETIMES OUR daily life becomes too repetitive and mundane. Finding retreat in some of our favorite works of fiction, from the beautifully written pieces of literature to the picturesque scenery of virtual game realities, is a great way to transport our minds to another world. To help students brea
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Aimanshina Aruzhan
2021.10.10 00:27
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COMFORT FOODS can be a reminder of home or happy times. A warm meal can feel like a nice hug when we are sick, tired, or just hungry. Certain dishes can calm upset stomachs in times of turmoil or remind us of our happiest childhood moments. Perhaps the comfort of these foods depends on the person wh
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Swanson Georgia
2021.09.03 00:00
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A MULTITUDE of situations in our lives require us to draw courage from deep within, a choice that can entail sacrifices. It is necessary for us to take risks to achieve psychological growth, and acts of courage can help us overcome challenges and cope with major transitions in our lives. The Yonsei
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2021.06.06 00:24
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WE SPEND over a decade in school, and our teachers are with us along for the ride through the thick and thin. Some remain in our hearts forever as beloved mentor figures that shaped us into who we are today. In celebration of Teachers’ Day, the Yonsei Annals asked Yonseians about their favorite teac
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Lee Ju-won
2021.05.09 01:10
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BEING A full-time student makes it tough to balance the stress of classes while also maintaining a social life. Although it is difficult, societal expectations push us to either extreme; people then cast the labels of “workaholic” or a “social butterfly” depending on our priorities. The outbreak of
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Jung Ye-won
2021.04.04 14:36
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ZOOM LECTURES have become a new shared experience for university students. Even though these new virtual lectures have been frustrating to adjust to, they have also presented students with unforgettable and hilarious moments. The Yonsei Annals interviewed Yonsei students about their memorable, comed
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2020.11.30 08:25
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THE PANDEMIC has forced us all to spend more time at home, and with academics put into the equation, we might find ourselves overwhelmed by the work and the restrictive health measures. On the bright side, having time alone can motivate self-care and self-love. The Yonsei Annals interviewed Yonsei s
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Park Joo-hyun
2020.11.01 18:25
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SINCE COVID-19, many had to cancel their plans as safety measures were enforced worldwide. University students are known to live the most active and free lifestyles, and the 20s are referred to as the “time of their lives.” Yet, too many students have had to abandon those dreams. What then, will the
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Jung Da-il
2020.10.11 20:54