Paradise Behind the Curtain
Written and photographed by Nargiza Iskandarova “Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new … Read More
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Human Rights and Democracy from Around Asia and Africa: Four Students Debut CNU’s First Global NGO Master’s Program
Written by Anastasia Traynin Photograph courtesy of Shahed Kayes, Class Leader During the first semester of 2017, this writer had the opportunity to take an elective class with American writer, … Read More
How to Bore Your Class to Death
Students reading comic books in class. Texting on their phones. Chatting. Doodling. Dozing off. Students being bored. Actually, I do not think I really need to write too much on … 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
Activating Your Language Learning Activities
Do your students seem disinterested in the language learning activities that you provide them? Do the language learning activities in your coursebook seem to have little effect in improving your … Read More
What do you think about the government’s handling of MERS?
We asked young Gwangju residents to give their take on the handling of the MERS virus outbreak.
International Children and Enrollment in Korean Public Schools
The public school system in Korea can be tricky to navigate when you’re a foreigner. Learn about two Gwangju parents who overcame the obstacles.
My Life as a Korean-American Student
Esther Kim, a Korean-American student in Gwangju, speaks at the GIC on her move from the U.S. to Korea to explore her culture, ancestry and language.