Aram Kim, a passionate children’s book author and illustrator, visited DIS to inspire young writers in grades K-2 in the burst of September sunshine. Her presence gifted elementary students an opportunity to dive into the world of literature and meet an actual author in person, rather than a face on the back cover of a book. She pens stories that embrace traditional Korean customs, and her work inspires kids to connect with and ponder upon their cultural identity.
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A few months ago, on a sunny Saturday morning, I got in touch with a former DIS student, Rei Nakatsuka. A bright and positive startup entrepreneur, Rei shares his postgraduate life and gives advice to those who still have time left at DIS. Come on and hop into the conversation.
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This summer, Christopher Nolan dropped another cinematic masterpiece. A month after the premiere date, Oppenheimer surpassed all other Nolan’s films on Rotten Tomatoes and ranked first place at the box office, unleashing a torrent of debate among film connoisseurs. Compliments and critiques seeped through social media platforms, including my Instagram feed, which convinced me – along with my passion for war history – to finally hit the cinema.
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A new student at DIS opens an email from their English teacher, and it ends with two words: she/her. This puzzles the student, for many Koreans have little knowledge or representation regarding gender issues and the LGBTQ+ community compared to their Western counterparts. So what’s the deal with the whole he/him, they/them business?
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