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WITH MIDTERMS around the corner, Yonseians are sure to be frantic as they juggle their last-minute deadlines. Many of us students tend to assure ourselves, “I’ll definitely study earlier next time”, which is all but an illusion. Our busy college lives do not always grant us the luxury of time. As we
Reporter’s Pick
Annals Staff
2021.10.10 19:08
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“YOUR DREAM will come true,” The motto of the Korea Student Aid Foundation (KOSAF), a government affiliate foundation that provides financial aid to students, shows how the organization aims to alleviate the students’ financial burdens. However, the organization’s use of outdated family-related crit
Opinion
Song In-jun
2021.10.10 19:08
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MOVING TO South Korea as an exchange student is no easy feat, as the challenges posed by cultural differences and language barriers can often be intimidating. Yonsei Global is a student organization that helps exchange students settle in, discover Korean culture, and make friends during their time a
Behind the Scenes
Senior Laura, Shin Soo-min
2021.10.10 00:44
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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
Voice on Campus
Aimanshina Aruzhan
2021.10.10 00:27
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A PROFESSOR of Chinese Studies at Yonsei University Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and Chair of the International Studies (IS) major at Underwood International College (UIC), Professor John Delury is a renowned scholar for East Asian affairs. He is a member of the Council of Foreign
People/Yonseian
Jung So-jin & Park Ji-hun
2021.10.10 00:14
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AS WE enter the 2021 fall semester, we must yet again interact with our peers through computer screens. The pandemic has brought on a myriad of obstacles to the lives of university students, but perhaps the biggest one is fostering meaningful connections. Our reporters recounted on the times that th
Reporter’s Pick
Annals Staff
2021.09.05 01:43
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ANOTHER NIGHTMARE semester is set to begin for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students. The 2021-2 semester at Yonsei University will be conducted completely online per government guidelines. Online labs have a myriad of problems, including a lack of proper information, han
Opinion
Ahmad Qirrat
2021.09.05 01:43
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THE WESTERN vegan movement is slowly but surely establishing its presence in South Korea, as the number of plant-based cafes and restaurants have been increasing nationwide. The movement seems perfect from afar; it not only aligns with recent efforts to minimize carbon footprints but also has health
Opinion
Jung So-jin
2021.09.05 01:43
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WHEN WE come across an overwhelming situation, we automatically tend to blurt out “I’m so stressed!” While people react to different degrees of stress in their own way, it is not pleasant to experience an unwanted emotional rush. However, an emotional rollercoaster ride may not always be bad for our
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Jin Yu-jin
2021.09.05 01:43
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KOREA’S SUMMER of 2021 was one filled with much-needed celebration and triumph, thanks to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Postponed for a full year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Olympics was especially appreciated by Korean fans as they virtually watched athletes transcend their physical limits
Take a Break
Jung So-jin
2021.09.05 01:43
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ENACTUS YONSEI is a branch of the global non-profit Enactus organization that is focused on sustainable entrepreneurship and promotes structural change in our community’s businesses. The Yonsei Annals interviewed the club’s president, Lee Yeon-jae (Jr., Dept. of Economics), vice-president and public
Behind the Scenes
Swanson Georgia, Lee Chae-Young
2021.09.05 01:43
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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
Voice on Campus
Swanson Georgia
2021.09.03 00:00
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SOCIAL INNOVATION Creators’ Academia (SICA) is a student-run academic club within Underwood International College that was established to tackle newly emerging social issues through creative and innovative solutions. The Yonsei Annals interviewed the 9th president, Hwang Sung-won (Jr., UIC, Internat
Behind the Scenes
Aimanshina Aruzhan
2021.06.06 22:51
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RHYTHM OF Hope is a non-profit organization that began as a student club in Yonsei University. The organization utilizes the media to carry out volunteer work and its members create fundraising videos that could help people in welfare blind spots and hope to vocalize their stories. To learn more abo
Behind the Scenes
Kim Da-eun
2021.06.06 22:23
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BATTLES CONTINUE to rage on in the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine. The seven-year war pitting Russia-backed separatists against Ukrainian forces is reminiscent of the trench warfare of World War I. Several peace agreements have been reached since fighting broke out in 2014, but none have lasted f
Special Report
Elouan Blat
2021.06.06 18:36
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SET IN Hera Palace, a luxurious 100 story high-rise in Seoul, The Penthouse: War in Life is an SBS K-drama that revolves around three women living in the competitive “war” of real estate and education. Written by screenwriter Kim Soon-ok who is well known for her mak-jang[1] style, this series is lo
Take a Break
Kim Shin-young
2021.06.06 00:27
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OUR BODIES change all the time, and with it, our self-confidence. We feel too big, small, or just generally inadequate in front of a mirror. I’ve felt this way about myself since I was just nine. Since then, in my quest for self-acceptance, I have grown weary of body positivity−the idea that we shou
Opinion
Jung Da-il
2021.06.06 00:26
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IN FEBRUARY, an unwelcome email from the Office of International Affairs (OIA) appeared in my inbox: “IMPORTANT!!! Information on the payment of health insurance contribution for foreign students.” No longer could I pay for cheap private university insurance, as all foreign students had to start pay
Opinion
Scott Dora
2021.06.06 00:26
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BEGINNING APRIL 7th, Seoul National University (SNU) will start implementing Seasun Biomaterials’ “AQ-TOP COVID-19 Rapid Detection Kit Plus” to all its students and staff. This recently-approved rapid test uses a novel RT-LAMP testing method, described to be 95% accurate in detecting strands of the
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Park Ji-hun
2021.06.06 00:24
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PERSONALIZATION AND recommender systems (RS) are being widely used on social media platforms such as Facebook, as increasing volumes of information are generated daily on these platforms. RS makes precise predictions based on mathematical calculations to understand what information a user may or may
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Di Marco Elena Celeste
2021.06.06 00:24