Stizzoso, mio stizzoso- Pergolesi

Hello Sweets!

As a music major (vocalist), I understand the struggles one may face when trying to learn music inside and outside of vocals lessons. I also understand the challenge of trying to interpret what your vocal professor is trying to tell you. Though your professor(s) may offer phenomenal advice, it is not always easy to relate to their vocal technique or it may not be easy to translate what is being suggested for you to do. From experience, I have often benefitted from vocal advice from my peers. Sometimes they could suggest the same techniques that my professor suggests but because my peers were able to either explain it from a student’s prospective or explain it in simpler terms, I was able to understand it. Here, I would like to document what I have learned, what I am learning, my struggles, my epiphanies, and whatever else that might come to mind by providing videos and text in hopes that this may help you somewhere in your musical journey.

LET’S BEGIN!

 

Check out the live performance here: Here!

Agnus Dei- Bizet

Hello Sweets!

As a music major (vocalist), I understand the struggles one may face when trying to learn music inside and outside of vocals lessons. I also understand the challenge of trying to interpret what your vocal professor is trying to tell you. Though your professor(s) may offer phenomenal advice, it is not always easy to relate to their vocal technique or it may not be easy to translate what is being suggested for you to do. From experience, I have often benefitted from vocal advice from my peers. Sometimes they could suggest the same techniques that my professor suggests but because my peers were able to either explain it from a student’s prospective or explain it in simpler terms, I was able to understand it. Here, I would like to document what I have learned, what I am learning, my struggles, my epiphanies, and whatever else that might come to mind by providing videos and text in hopes that this may help you somewhere in your musical journey.

LET’S BEGIN!

Check out the live performance here:
https://youtu.be/4xT4iyto0lY

Ewha Womans University International Dorm Life (Part Two)

Hello, Sweets!
I really hope you all have been well?

I’ve been really enjoying myself here in South Korea. Recently, I have survived the horror of midterm season here at Ewha Womans University so now, I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

I have a lot to cover so I will just quickly get to it!

A month ago, I wrote an article about the international dorm life here at Ewha. I hope to help anyone interested in becoming an exchange student at Ewha Womans University. In that article, I covered my arrival experience along with my dorm experience. I encourage you to read it.

http://virtualroyality.com/2015/04/05/ewha-womans-university-international-dorm-life-part-one/

Korean News (South Korea: Amending Sex Education Guidelines)

(This article is written for academic purposes. The information provided are from a few web sources and conversations with my Korean friends. Sources provided at the end of the article.)

I mentioned in a previous article about South Korea’s modification of their sex education, and I want to expound on this subject a little more. Before my departure from the states, I spent sometime with one of my friends who was born and raised in South Korea (she attended my college as an exchange student from South Korea). I learned a lot from her and I am very thankful for her patience with me as I asked her so many questions about South Korea. During one of our talks, she shared with me her frustrations with the sex education in South Korea. She feels that sex is a topic that is often not discussed openly. My friend shared that she believes all young Koreans should be educated about the consequences (good and bad) of sex and discovering their sexuality. She shared her understanding that many from the older generations feel that talking about sex will only make the youth want to engage in it, but we both feel that everyone should have the opportunity to learn everything about it rather than being an example for someone else to learn from. 

Korean News (South Korea suspends tear gas exports to Bahrain)

(This article is written for academic purposes. The information provided are from a few web sources and conversations with my Korean friends. Sources provided at the end of the article.)

What would you do if you knew you were producing and selling a substance in large quantities that was possibly being misused on human life? Ha, some of you out there can argue that fast food distributors in America are doing just that. Others feel that perhaps the American medical society is also guilty of doing this. All humor aside, South Korea was faced with the realization that they were selling large amounts of tear gas to Bahrain, which was in a very unstable political situation which resulted into many riots and violence. In reaction to the discovers of the consequences of sending large amounts of tear gas to Bahrain, South Korea decided to stop ALL exports of tear gas. Many believe South Korea was concerned with the lack of observation and preservation of human rights.

Korean News (South Korean N.Y.U. Student Held In North Korea)

(This article is written for academic purposes. The information provided are from a few web sources and conversations with my Korean friends. Sources provided at the end of the article.)

Before leaving America, I joked with my friends saying, “I hope I don’t go to South Korea and cause problems by some how wondering into North Korea.” Of course, I knew the chances of that happening would be slim, but I had to leave with a light hearted joke. One of the girl’s I made friends with here in South Korea asked me if I wanted to visit the border of South/North Korea, and I was shocked that this was a “thing” to do here as a tourist attraction. Again, I joked and said, “Girl, I don’t know. Knowing my luck, I would do something by mistake and end of being either captured by the North Korean Army or I would cause a war to break out. Thus resulting in a ban of me and my entire blood line from South Korea!” Little did I know, someone was out there with the willing intention to wonder into North Korea.

Korean News (Sewol Ferry Disaster)

(This article is written for academic purposes. The information provided are from a few web sources and conversations with my Korean friends. Sources provided at the end of the article)

As a a part of a class I am taking in my home university as I study abroad in Seoul, South Korea, I am required to make a number of blog posts about my experiences here as well as on news occurring in South Korea. I am not required to write long drawn out posts, which I appreciate however, I want to document as much as I can.

In doing so, I am reaching the end of my “class” and I have to now write about news in this country. As I search for hot topics going on in Korea, I came across many articles about the Sewol Ferry Disaster that occurred last year, April 16th 2014.

Death Does Not Always Accompany A Broken Heart. (RQ)

Diamiss from Unknown asks,
“What can I do at this point of no return? My boyfriend of 2 years broke up with me and even though I still love him, I know he is not the same. It feels like we are still who we’ve always been and now we are enemies. That is what it feels like. I know I love him and I will still like to make it work. Is he still worth pursuing? He says we should just be friends. He says he no longer sees me as his girlfriend and sees me more like a sister. How can he see me as his sister when we have been f******  many times!!!? WTF!! I have so many questions, I really hope you can help! I would truly like to know should I move on, how and why? He acts like a different person towards me now and it hurts. Is this break up for the best?”

“One minute we are f****** and the next minute he is cold and very distant and don’t want to spend time with me. He wasn’t busy and he didn’t have a job at the time. And all of a sudden he goes back to school and gets a job and now he don’t want me even though I was there for him when he had nothing. He wants bigger and better things i guess. How did we go from being so passionate with each other to now living without each other? My heart is broken, how can I go on? I hope there is more to life than just broken hearts then death! I hope this is enough information to help you understand where I am coming from?”

Well Diamiss, you do have a lot questions, haha. Thank you very much for trusting me with this topic. A topic that is very sensitive for many people. Before going any further, I would like to remind you that I am not a licensed therapist, counselor nor am I an expert. All my advice comes from my own personal thoughts, opinions, and experiences. Also, keep in mind that this is your life. It does not matter what I or what anyone else thinks. At the end of the day, you are the one who has to live with the choices YOU make, not I. With that being said, I will do my best to answer, and I pray this advice helps you.

To answer what I think is the over all question, I say, you should move on with your life. He has and so should you. If I am reading your words correctly, it appears that perhaps your ex checked out of the relationship way before he said anything to you. He worked on himself and now its time for you to do or continue doing the same. Now, allow me to elaborate. 

Being transparent here, truthfully, your situations hits home for me. This is very similar to my former relationship, so I think I completely understand where you are coming from. My ex told me he thought we should just be friends. He revealed that he loves me but perhaps that love is different, implying he has love for me but is no longer in love with me. Again, I am not an expert but perhaps hearing a bit of my story can help you.

No Regrets, My Friend.

No Regrets, My Friend. 

By: Shalandra Royal

Look into my heart.
My aching heart,
a hollow shell it became.
I sacrificed my soul,
my weary soul,
to give you all that you’ve gained.

Ewha Woman’s University International Dorm Life (Part One)

Hello, Sweets!
Hope you all have been doing well?

Life in South Korea has been very well so far. I’ve been adjusting well and I’m enjoying the process.

Before I traveled to South Korea, I did my best to research everything I could think of and I learned a lot in the process. What was very difficult to research was specific Korean universities’ life. I found a few YouTubers explaining their dorms and or universities and read a few blogs but unfortunately, I found nothing that really prepared me for my university experience.
(I do not claim to have read every blog and seen every YouTube video dealing with the matter. I am stating that out of the sources I reviewed, I did not find exactly what I was looking for.)

With that being said, I would like to provide information about my university in hopes that this article can be a great help in preparing anyone interested in attending Ewha Woman’s University as an International Exchange Student.