Volunteer Motivation: Why People Volunteer
Written by Maria Lisak Gwangju is a community of volunteers. But what really motivates people to volunteer? Looking at the reasons and motivations of volunteers can help them stay … Read More
Category: Education
Waldorf: It’s Not Just a Salad
Written by Douglas Baumwoll Photographs courtesy of Waldorf Schule “Our highest endeavor must be to develop individuals who are able out of their own initiative to impart purpose and … Read More
A School Outside of School: Gwangju’s Oreum Education Space
Written by Anastasia Traynin Photographs courtesy of Oreum Interpretation by Park Min While still working at Hanbitt High School, on a weekend in May 2015, I attended a Gwangju indie … Read More
Education and “Alternative” Education
Written by Douglas Baumwoll Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” So proclaimed Nelson Mandela, the South African political prisoner and president; and … Read More
Praise for KIIP at GIC
Words by Peter Gallo Photo by Lorryn Smit “All in all, I think it is a wonderful program. It teaches you everything you need to know to be able to … Read More
Four Weeks in Seoul: Short-Term Intensive Korean Language Courses
Photo by Lorryn Smit Learning Korean can be hard. Even for those international residents who have been living in Korea for years, developing fluency in the language can seem like … Read More
Back to School: Perspectives on Korean Education
Photos courtesy of Kat Sten and Kelsey Rivers March sees not only warm spring breezes sweeping into the country and flowers blossoming on trees, but hordes of students returning to … Read More
Collaborating to Build Chinese Community and Culture
Learn of Some of the Invaluable Benefits Provided by the The Confucius Institute at Honam University