-
THE BUSTLING cars, the unstopping traffic lights, the blatant neon signs, the loud crowd of people walking towards here and there – have you ever felt like you needed a break from all those traces of the city? From time to time, everyone can crave quietness outside the busy life. A great way of yielding yourself like this is going on a day trip to somewhere as calm as you would like your mind to be. But where to find those places? If you are looking for somewhere that serve as escape destinations from the city, here are perfect suggestions for you. Try visiting Bo-mun-sa, a temple that w
Travel Diary
Koh Soo-min
2014.06.03 08:22
-
Sunscreen ManualHow sunscreen protects our skin from ultraviolet raysJUNE DEFINITELY is one of the best periods to enjoy outdoor activities. However, it is also the time with the largest amount of ultraviolet rays coming directly from the sunlight, even though the temperature is not as high as that of July or August. Ultraviolet rays (UV), that compose a part of electromagnetic spectrum, are essential for humans as they function as sterilizers. However, when people are exposed to the ultraviolet rays for a long time, the rays can cause skin cancer in humans. To lessen those harmful effects of
Lightbulb
Ha He-bin
2014.06.02 15:47
-
Do You Love Yourself?Yonseians’ Self-esteemJOHN HERSCHEL, an English astronomer and mathematician once said, “Self-esteem is the cornerstone of all virtue.” As shown in this phrase, self-esteem is one of the most essential and important assets in our lives. With self-esteem, one can have strong belief and love toward him or herself, overcoming many obstacles in life without being severely depressed. However, even though self-esteem is essential in our lives, when it is overly heightened, it will not always bring out positive results. How is your self-esteem? How much do you love yourself?*Surv
Regular Features
Ha He-bin
2014.06.02 15:38
-
IT SEEMS that becoming a university student means a lot for the students in Yonsei. After overcoming fierce competition to get into a prestigious university, many look forward to experiencing the “freedom” they had been eager for, during their high school years. As university students, some Yoseians travel overseas, some do volunteer work, and some apply for business internships, or other activities. In this month’s issue, The Yonsei Annals took a look into the things that Yonseians want to do during their college years and asked them the reason why they wish to be engaged in such activities.
Voice on Campus
Choi Ka-bin
2014.06.01 21:42
-
ON APRIL 16th, the Sewol ferry sank with so many precious lives who had so many more years ahead of them than behind them. The rescue and recovery operations have been ongoing ever since, with the latest developments reported on the internet minute-by-minute. Throughout the day, media commentators came up with their own guesses as to whom should be held accountable for the lives of the innocent young victims. Everyone has been caught up in this sad event for quite some time. But, there’s something more we should consider. For about a month or two after the Sewol tragedy, it seemed as if only n
Opinion
Shin Eun-soo 기자
2014.06.01 14:46
-
UNIVERSITY ADMISSION is a critical part of Korean students’ lives nowadays. They are endlessly compelled by their family and friends to study hard in order to be accepted into prestigious universities, as most people think they are the stepping-stones for attaining success. Consequently, not only high school students, but even children attending elementary school are brainwashed into believing that attending prominent universities will make their lives a lot easier, and are sent to different *hakwons*, or private educational institutes, which plague them with continuous assignments. Some peopl
Opinion
Seo Hyeon-dong
2014.05.09 14:04
-
AMONG MANY star-chefs, Hong Shinae, a renowned food stylist and cuisine researcher, has definitely succeeded in attracting attention to her active career. After a personal interview with Hong, the Yonsei Annals discovered an individual that stands out not only as a food stylist, but also as a passionate woman who lives her life to the fullest.What does a food stylist do? A food stylist creates the first impression of a dish. More specifically, I try to visualize an image that fits a certain type of food then decorate it in a way that stimulates a person’s taste bud. So, in order to become a fo
People/Yonseian
Shin Eun-soo 기자
2014.05.07 18:30
-
IT IS not uncommon these days to see one popular cultural genre to extend to another kind of industry to generate a synergetic, new culture. Of countless examples, one of the most impressive one in today’s world is the transformation of toy into a cultural item. Teddy Bear Museums and Barbie movies form a greater stream of mass culture today. However, the most interesting case among them might be that of Lego blocks. Lego blocks have slowly yet steadily risen from a toy into a cultural item, and by combining itself with other forms of arts and industries it has successfully created whole new s
Take a Break
Koh Soo-min
2014.05.05 23:33
-
WHEN YOU buy something on the internet, you can easily find blog postings that include information for a variety of products. Even though these postings vary from each other, they are similar in that they are written by ‘Student Marketers,’ ‘Student Reporters’ or ‘Student Ambassadors.’ With the rapid development of SNS, such as Facebook and personal blogs, people, especially university students, have started to use these services to look into various different products. Some companies, especially ones that produce products popular among students in their 20s, have taken up this trend, and are
Opinion
Ha He-bin
2014.05.05 23:32
-
“How can a three-pound mass of jelly that you can hold in your palm imagine angels, contemplate the meaning of infinity, and even question its own place in the cosmos?” IT IS amazing when you think about it. This is a description of the most mysterious organ of ours – the human brain – by V. S. Ramachandran, who is one of the most renowned neuroscientists of the day. We use this powerful organ every day, sometimes consciously and sometimes not. Yet, despite its vital necessity and frequent usage in our life, studying the human brain is one of the hardest quests for any scientists.
Lightbulb
Koh Soo-min
2014.05.05 23:29
-
WHEN YOU look back on your school days, how was it? When most Yonseians recall their middle or high school days, they would remember them as tough days. In order to enter prestigious universities, almost all high school students study non-stop from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., listening to lectures at school or at hakwon* or studying during a ya-za.** Moreover, under the relative grading system in middle and high school, the students confront endless competition to receive a higher grade. Also, students in Korea are often evaluated according to their academic grade. Often, people in Korea brand a studen
Opinion
Ha He-bin
2014.05.05 23:28
-
"WHAT HAVE I to fear?" asked Tony Stark. Loki replied, "The Avengers. It's what we call ourselves. Sorta like a team. Earth's Mightiest Heroes type thing." This statement that Loki makes to Tony Stark means more than just introducing the Avengers; it demonstrates the extent to which superheroes have gained popularity among the world's audience, that they have now united as a team, reaching the world's mightiest status. Cinemas all over the world have been dominated by the superheroes for years, by those who possess superhuman powers that can save humanity from otherwise inevitable cata
Special Report
Choi Ju-hye
2014.04.27 16:27
-
“DO YOU play League of Legends (LOL)?” This is perhaps the most commonly asked question among male university students. Over the years, LOL, the most played PC game in Korea has become an essential part of their lives. Some even claim that LOL is a prerequisite for having a sound social life and that those who do not play the game are likely to become outcasts. Likewise, people nowadays often form social connections through LOL, and thus non-gamers are compelled to learn how to take part. What exactly is LOL? How does it work? What makes it so special? Stay tuned to find out the answers!How LO
Take a Break
Seo Hyeon-dong
2014.04.27 11:44
-
Enquete
Ha He-bin
2014.04.09 00:51
-
STANDING UNDER the light, sending a music video of Girls’ Generation to your friend is no longer time consuming, just as if you were sending a text message. At the end of October, 2013, the “Massively-parallel visible light communication project team” from Oxford University and Cambridge University successfully demonstrated the new wireless communications technology called ‘Li-Fi’. Using visible light from LED, the team has succeeded in exchanging data at the speed of 10Gb/s. Since 1Gb is equal to 1000Mb, it is 100 times faster than the most widely used wireless technology, Wi-Fi with the spee
Lightbulb
Shin Eun-soo 기자
2014.04.08 21:00
-
PERHAPS THIS is the day the world laughs together in unison. For some it might have been a day they had to be more patient and for some, a chance to become more playful and silly. The Yonsei Annals has taken this chance to take a peek at Yonseians memories of their April Fool’s Day experiences and share a laugh or a tear together. Lee Ha-jong, (Soph., Dept. of Life Science & Biotech., Underwood Div.) In elementary school when I was in third grade, our grade was divided into two different classes. I was assigned to class 1. One day, the students and teacher in my class and students from class 2
Voice on Campus
Kim Ja-eun
2014.04.08 20:57
-
SAM HAMMINGTON, who has successfully won over Korean audience, is now the most beloved Australian in Korea. Being humorous, likable and approachable is only one side of Sam, though. The Yonsei Annals discovered a whole new side of him and is now here to bring his inspiring story to Yonseians. What inspired you to come to Korea? After finishing high school, I went to a community college where I studied international trade, and one of the topics that kept coming up in my classes was that Australia's location is geographically a lot closer to Asia than Europe. In high school, we were always lear
People/Yonseian
Han Ye-seul
2014.04.08 15:04
-
“GREEN LIGHT on or off?”This is a phrase that most Koreans are now familiar with, through a popular television program named “Ma-nyeo-sa-nyang,” or “Witch Hunting.” Even though this program was originally for those aged above 15, it was soon restricted to viewers aged 19 and above, since it contains discussions regarding sex, gender and relationships like never before on Korean TV. Things that used to be regarded as taboo, or even wrong, are now talked about freely, without embarrassment. The main reason for “Witch Hunting’s” popularity is that people get to learn about sexuality through the m
Opinion
Shin Eun-soo 기자
2014.03.07 20:05
-
ONCE AGAIN the threatening murderer has returned, causing chaos in South Korea. The first time this murderer made its grand appearance was in the winter of 2003-2004, killing 5 million. The next appearance was almost exactly three years later, in the winter of 2006-2007, also causing the death of 2.8 million. Then, in the spring of 2008, it again struck the lives of 10 million. It didn’t finish there. 3.5 million were also killed in the year 2010 -2011. The ruthless criminal taking the lives of innocent birds is no other than, the Avian Influenza (AI), also known as the bird flu. The Infamous
Lightbulb
Kim Ja-eun
2014.03.04 23:22
-
HOW LONG has it been? It has been a couple of hours and you lost keeping track of time. Your back is sore from hours of sitting at the desk working with the laptop, but you refuse to move an inch. It feels as though your brain is heating up from the constant process of trying to find an answer to the question glaring at you from the laptop: “Explain how your background affected your personality and goals,” “What are your strengths and weaknesses and why?” You know that you are smart and are fairly knowledgeable in most fields, but for some bizarre reason, trying to find the right answer to the
Opinion
Koh Soo-min
2014.03.04 20:49