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written by 20228 Hwang Uikyu School is the first place for students to learn about society. It is where we get a lot of studying not only by the national educational curriculum but also in personality-related areas. As much as we learn at school, the stress that learning gives students is considerable. So, where do students find happiness to relieve this stress?  Students may do extraordinary things to get happiness, but most of them will get enjoyment by doing small things in their daily lives. Each student will have a different source of joy. Some students can relieve stress and gain happiness by playing games, while others can get satisfaction by watching the sports teams they support.  Also, students can get happiness by watching the performances of their favorite K-POP idols. The sources of joy are all similar and different. Some students get enjoyment from others, but others get happiness when setting their own goals and achieving them. In this case, they need to be care...

written by 20121 Lee Eunchae People are restricted during this current pandemic. We cannot go outside freely and frequently. Internet shopping and online content increase in value, while travel agencies and duty-free shops face financial difficulties.  During this pandemic, people try to do something new like exercising, crafting, etc. to keep their minds occupied. People living and consumption habits are also changing. Many industries are trying to grab their minds by using their image and unique marketing strategy. Netflix is a company that provides online video service to people. It has a lot of genres that many people can enjoy in their house. It has a reasonable price to watch. Netflix provides algorithm services to match their customers’ likes. This algorithm service is well-elaborated that many filmmakers can benefit as well.  However, there are Netflix syndrome-disorder that people experience due to the large content. The decision-making disorder appears in front of a ...

written by 20725 Jung Jaewon  High school students have to pay attention to school grades and college entrance exams. They are stressed about their studies, scores, exams and interviews.  Unlike elementary and middle school students, high school students do not relieve their stress by meeting friends and taking classes with them. So indeed, finding happiness in high school may be challenging and scarce.  Hard-working high school students typically tend to say that they feel more stressed and depressed than happy. But certainly, there is happiness, so students do not give up and fall into depression.  Let's listen to their opinions about how to get happiness in this hard school life. In my opinion  Even though students are facing significant numbers of performance tests, exams, contests and conferences, they could obtain happiness from activities. These are activities that they can enjoy with their friends or the same age. For example, our school has numerous fes...

written by 20407 Bang Chaeyoung Many people suffer from the pandemic. Many things have stopped, and many things became impossible. However, there are still people who do many things.  Medical staff is continuously working around the clock to provide treatment to those who need it. During this adversity, many doctors and nurses put their lives at risk by working in dangerous situations to prevent the disease from spreading in different countries and regions. They are trying to find treatments, reduce symptoms or stay with people until their final breaths.  “Thanks to Challenge” is a national participatory challenge created to thank and support the medical staff’s hard work and dedication. Currently, South Korea is well-prepared for quarantine amid the global corona pandemic.  A medical kit can quickly diagnose locally produced corona symptoms. This diagnostic kit has had a calming effect on the dangerous situation. Thanks to the medical staff who did this, the virus is on ...

written by 10318 Oh Su-a Have you ever felt happiness in SAWL, especially during breaks?  Lots of students can find happiness in their classrooms, snack bars, and dormitories, etc. However, some students have problems with finding happiness when we rest. Classroom In the classroom, we can see many Sawlians studying, talking with friends, sleeping, etc. All of those things can make students happy. When you spend time learning, your grade may improve. It will make you feel nice and rewarded. Also, you can leave a good impression on your classmates.  How about chatting with your friend? It always makes you feel better and makes your school life more cheerful. It is fun to talk with both your classmates and roommates.  Many students sleep in the class with their cozy blankets. Most Sawlians sleep in the classroom to relieve their fatigue and stress. Dasarang You can go to the snack bar, also called the dasarang. There you can eat lots of snacks! Many students choose the dasar...

  written by 10122 Jung Minji If it is the first time for Sawlians to live in the dormitory, everything would be complicated and confusing. But remember, these things will help your school life, and your school living will be upgraded. They are just small things, but they will be helpful to Sawlians. Toothbrush A toothbrush is a daily necessity, so most students already have this in their bathrooms or classroom. But life will be more convenient if Sawlians have two toothbrushes. One is for the school, and the other is for the dormitory. Maybe all students have a dormitory toothbrush, but sometimes the school toothbrush much more helpful to Sawlian.  When you feel sleepy, brushing your teeth is the most effective way to wake up. No matter how much you try to wake up, you can't help but feel sleepy during class time. In this situation, brushing your teeth will not only wake you up but also refresh you.  Tumbler Cover Tumbler cover can be a little unfamiliar. It is cover for...

  written by 20514 Oh Juyeon COVID-19 has changed our lives in many aspects, and corona blue has become a big problem in our lives. However, here is one unchangeable fact: there shall be small but valuable happiness around our lives. There are tiny happy moments and helpful lifestyle tips that we can find and use in school life. Reliable Peers As a high school student, you would have so many things to do, such as performance tests, studying for the mid-term and final exam. However, you would also realize that you are not alone because there are a lot of peers in SAWL who are doing their best together to make dreams come true. We get motivated by watching them, and, becoming tired, we can rely on them, too. Classmates, seniors and juniors, roommates, and friends in clubs are such valuable people who shine your life in SAWL. Roommates The dormitory is one of the main identities of SAWL life. Most Sawlians are living in Pine Hall and Azalea Hall dorms. Usually, four to six students sh...