U&W Speech Program empowers students to share their opinions globally in 5 academic fields (Sustainability & Environmental Management, Humanities & Culture, Health & Human Services, Technology & Innovation, and Music & Arts.) Students can enhance their skills and receive a volunteer certificate, with each speech counting as 8 hours of volunteering.
Seoa hosted a fashion show featuring outfits made from recycled fabrics, highlighting sustainability in fashion. Her collection showcased stylish garments crafted from discarded materials, demonstrating her talent and the potential of recycling to promote eco-friendly practices.
Justin claims the Ukrainian refugee crisis exposed racial inequality and bias, with non-European refugees facing discrimination and Eurocentric media reinforcing these biases. He calls for addressing these issues to foster a more inclusive and equitable global response.
Lahye claims Korean culture's global popularity, exemplified by Trader Joe's kimbap and viral cultural videos, contrasts with the ongoing issue of Asian hate, which reveals deep-seated systemic biases. This highlights the need for greater cultural understanding and collective action to discrimination.
U&W members work as youth reporters, sharing their voices globally Through our partnership with a global media company WCEN, students can publish their own reports, articles, and news pieces on their academic interests or their own cultures, as well as personal journals and magazine columns. Additionally, students receive a volunteer certificate, with each report counting as 4 hours of volunteering.
Blue Cross Campaign: Sending Dream Soccer Shoes to Children in Laos Blue Cross, a medical volunteer corps, is currently conducting a campaign to send donated soccer shoes to children in Laos, organized by the nonprofit organization. This campaign started ... Read More
Consumer Confidence and Desire to Purchase. How Does Supply and Demand Apply in the Marketplace? A market is a gathering place of people who buy and sell specific goods or services, and at the center is the action of people interacting in ... Read More
Addressing the Abandoned Dog Problem in South Korea - An Expert's Insight South Korea has faced a longstanding issue with abandoned dogs, leading to a growing crisis for animal welfare organizations and the broader society. To gain a deeper understanding of ... Read More
Why do Somali pirates is impacting the world economy Somali pirates have been a major threat to international shipping in the waters off the coast of Somalia for over a decade. These pirates have been responsible for hijacking numerous vessels, taking crew members ... Read More
The Haenyeo Museum: The Odyssey of the Haenyeos Though known greatly for its novel, picturesque scenery, one may uniquely be taken aback by Jeju’s rather unusual occupations that visitors may characterize as surreal. The most eccentric job of all could be the ... Read More
Jeju 4.3 seeks globalization through global discourse! The 18th Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, organized by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, took place on the first day at the Halla hall of the Jeju International Convention Center. The forum discussed the "Globalization ... Read More
U&W members collaborate through the U&W Youth Club at their schools or the U&W community as a whole to develop projects that address social issues while aligning with their academic interests. These projects lead students to make a meaningful impact and apply their knowledge to real-world challenges. Here are some of our past U&W projects we've worked on.
U&W publishes an annual magazine that provides a comprehensive summary of their activities over the past year. This includes details about U&W projects and highlights from the annual U&W Forum.