Hello, my name is Karima Imam Rachy, and I am a Spanish exchange student. My home university is the University of Valencia. I want to share with you how this first month of exchange in South Korea has been, an experience that has profoundly impacted my way of seeing things and has helped me open my
What happy days are the ones that we enjoy in christmas. Presents, big meals with the family, snowmans, no more exam. We have come across the whole year to finally have the rest that we deserve in these last days of the year. Also, to sum up the year, we make one last celebration, saying bye and at
Recently, COVID-19 drastically changed the life pattern of various folks of life. Similarly, the educational landscape for millions of university students around the world has been affected badly. The educational system suddenly changed from class lectures to online learning. As a result, the social
Special advice! It is a good idea to eat before reading this article in order not to be starving. Hey guys! How have you been since last time? It is getting colder and colder these days. All I want is a nice hot chocolate with some Tteokbokki and a huge mug-cake. You may have been guessing what I am
South Korea is a country known for many things from K-Pop to their strong working ethics. The society in South Korea is full of different factors. In the case of beauty field, it is not a secret that Koreans spend a lot of time and money on their beauty, regarding their high beauty standards. Tattoo
Special advice! To enjoy this article, ice cream and cookies are recommended Hi everyone! When I say I am from France, people think I live in Paris with the following reaction “Oh my god! You are French? Is she from Paris? Sure she is!” Sorry to disappoint you, I'm from a city called Lyon, which is
While medical practice always evolved to cure people in Western society, Asian medical treatment focus on prevention. Especially, Korean traditional medicine is rooted in Donguibogam. Donguibogam is a traditional medical encyclopedia published in 1613 by Heo Jun, a physician of Joseon dynasty. Its m
In our technological society, information can reach all over the world from the southernmost to the northernmost. Technology has benefits but can also be a controversial tool when deflected from its main function. Technological leadership of Korea is undeniable since we can experience fast Internet
Makeup is another way to express a country’s culture. Some of us will also say that it is a form of art which people can express themselves and their personalities. As makeup styles are nowadays spread by celebrities and influencers through media, some styles and cosmetics are becoming trends worldw
Dongguk University has lots of international students from various countries. Especially, since it is the beginning of the semester, there are many international freshmen who were newly admitted to the school. Many things in the campus can be curious experiences to them. Even though they take simila
After two months, South Korea is planning to hold 2018 Winter Olympics. This event will take place in Pyeongchang and is scheduled from 9th to 25th of February, 2018. The Olympics will feature 102 games in 15 kinds of sports, which qualified participants from about 85 nations. Sport has frequently b
Chuseok, the Korean thanksgiving, is a Korean traditional holiday that is celebrated every 15th day of the eighth month of lunar calendar. During this period, Koreans usually gather with their relatives and family, while enjoying some traditional food such as rice cake, called songpyeon, and rice wi
According to a survey done by Korean Broadcasting Station (KBS), nine out of ten freshman year students chose working part time as one of the things they would like to do during vacations. The main reason was to earn their living expenses by themselves. A lot of students have put getting a part time
Dongguk University recently held the school festival called “Kkotkkiri.” It was one of the school’s biggest events held from May 22nd to 25th, 2017. To celebrate the event and to help understand various university cultures around the world, The Dongguk Post interviewed international students about t
Korea’s presidential candidates have been announced after the National Assembly impeached the former President Park Geun-hye, and the election date was set to be May 9th, 2017. As the election is taking place ahead of schedule, public attention has been increased. The Dongguk Post interviewed with i
Third in a seriesHere are some questions worth thinking about. How do you measure time? How do you spend your time? And, most important, how do you know you have spent your time well?Time is a limited resource, but which is equally at our disposal. What we choose to do with the hours that we have at
Irina Alexandra IlesGuest reporter irina.iles@gmail.comWhen has beauty become a social responsibility?Our life as human beings is organized in groups which, in turn, form the society. Therefore, our activity evolves within the boundaries of a society and must consent to the terms imposed or, to what
Irina Alexandra IlesGuest reporter irina.iles@gmail.comDear Seoul, I remember arriving here. A winter wind welcomed me with a frozen hello. Unintelligible words on the streets warned me that I knew nothing about the place I had alighted at. Unfamiliar faces stared at me as I was making my way throug
