One day, I had a homestay at a Uganda family. The family was supported by FHI(Food for the Hungry International) because of their poverty. Especially, the 4th daughter, Alice was registered for CDP(Child Development Program:)Even though they were not affluent enough to invite guest, they offered me great favor.
When I arrived at their home at 6 o’clock, the day already got dark. Because there was no electricity in and around the home, the only thing that I could depend on was a flash light. The first impression that I entered the house was shocking. The house was consisted of mud wall, soil floor and straw roof. While I was sleeping, I could hear the bugs crawling in the straw. The floor was as same as outside ground. It was completely empty place. I could not see anything in the house such as bed, table, chairs and windows.
After sleeping over night in that home, I woke up with sunshine and the cock’s call. At the outside of the house, 3 women were preparing for breakfast. They were roasting the peanuts and squeezing milk from goat. The father was making seat for me. He brought a chair and a table which were the only chair and table in the house. At that time, the family’s first son came back from market with a loaf of bread.
Finally, the breakfast was ready. I set down at the chair behind the table which had the roasted peanuts, sponge tasted bread and milk in the sandy cup. I, however, hesitated to eat the food. It was not because of the bread tasted like sponge, but because of the family’s touching impression in their eyes. The family looked at me just standing apart without eating. The reason was that they do not eat breakfast due to lack of food. I was impressed by their geniality and devotion.
By sharing the food with the family, I stared to meditate about my life. I wanted to earn a lot of money to pack me with opulence. I pursed luxurious life style for me: constructing villa, buying everything I want and spending money as much as I need. Through the experience I had in Uganda, I reconsidered myself. Even though the Uganda family was not abundant as me, they shared the most precious thing to strange person. Amazed by their devotion, I concluded to devote myself for others. I realize that charitable work is necessary and affluent people should help the others who are not bountiful. Also, I want to live by helping others and doing the charity.
2007년 6월 18일 월요일
common application
At the age of 13, I made my first decision that can influence my whole life. I was fully enthusiastic in playing the flute. Fortunately, I had talent because I learned new songs and skills quickly and easily. So the teachers encouraged me to be a flutist.
When I imagined playing the flute in front of hundreds of audience, I was so excited. With beautiful dresses and audience’s affable looking, I regard myself as princess. Fascinated by the image of flutist, I decide to become a flutist.
In Korea, to become an artist, getting into an art middle school or high school is almost necessary. So I prepared to enter the art middle school. Most kids prepare for the school at least 2years. Different from them, I began the first step of musician only 6 months before the entrance exam.
Many people around me doubted my goal. Event though they did not directly tell me that it is impossible to get into the art school, I could feel their expression through their look. A woman said, “You are too late. Also, there are a lot of kids who are really good at flute so it is hard to enter the art school.” Yet, I did not consider others concern and trusted myself. I believed that I can be the art school student.
To improve my flute ability, the only thing I should do was practicing. I played the flute 8hours a day. Many people were surprised at my practicing hours because I was the first student who practicing the longest hours among my teachers’ students. I tried to develop my ability by not only practicing long hours, but also participating in a drama.
At that time I was so shy that I could not express myself well. For artist, the expression is the most important part because the art is a way of representing oneself. The drama academy changed my negative and shy personality into positive personality.
A week before the entrance performance, the sarcastic woman said, “You won yourself. Your ability grew so enormously that I bet you will succeed in the performance.” Also, my teacher told me that I was the best student whose ability improved the most. Even though I did not get in to art school, I learned precious thing from this experience. To me, ‘Impossible’ can not be possible.
When I imagined playing the flute in front of hundreds of audience, I was so excited. With beautiful dresses and audience’s affable looking, I regard myself as princess. Fascinated by the image of flutist, I decide to become a flutist.
In Korea, to become an artist, getting into an art middle school or high school is almost necessary. So I prepared to enter the art middle school. Most kids prepare for the school at least 2years. Different from them, I began the first step of musician only 6 months before the entrance exam.
Many people around me doubted my goal. Event though they did not directly tell me that it is impossible to get into the art school, I could feel their expression through their look. A woman said, “You are too late. Also, there are a lot of kids who are really good at flute so it is hard to enter the art school.” Yet, I did not consider others concern and trusted myself. I believed that I can be the art school student.
To improve my flute ability, the only thing I should do was practicing. I played the flute 8hours a day. Many people were surprised at my practicing hours because I was the first student who practicing the longest hours among my teachers’ students. I tried to develop my ability by not only practicing long hours, but also participating in a drama.
At that time I was so shy that I could not express myself well. For artist, the expression is the most important part because the art is a way of representing oneself. The drama academy changed my negative and shy personality into positive personality.
A week before the entrance performance, the sarcastic woman said, “You won yourself. Your ability grew so enormously that I bet you will succeed in the performance.” Also, my teacher told me that I was the best student whose ability improved the most. Even though I did not get in to art school, I learned precious thing from this experience. To me, ‘Impossible’ can not be possible.
2007년 6월 15일 금요일
journal
The article illustrated that the Korean models’ outstanding outfits in the overseas. Han hye jin, Jang young ju and Hye park are working with the famous designers such as Prada, Chanel, Gucci and Marc Jacobs. Especially, Hye park was the first Asian in Chanel and Prada collection fashion shows. The increase of Korean models’ work in world-wide fashion shows such as fashion week in New York, Milan, and Paris encouraged Korean to be proud of that. By reading this article, I was curious about what aspects made them successful in the global stage.
First, they resisted not Korean standard, but Global standard. Some people insist that the most Korean style is he best. However, these successful models did not pursue Korean standard. They follow the global standard. I learned from this that when I go to United States, I should be apt at Global standard. I will not only maintain my characteristics as a Korean, but also try to fit in global standard.
Second, unlike many people’s prejudice which Asian models are negative and not good at communications, the models were positive and good at English. Consequently, the designers started to work with Korean models. I think the most important thing is ability. To be recognized by others, I have to improve myself.
I want to affect others like the models. To influence others, I have to succeed in my field. In my opinion the crucial thing to succeed is to do my best. Therefore, as a student, I will study hard and continuously develop myself.
First, they resisted not Korean standard, but Global standard. Some people insist that the most Korean style is he best. However, these successful models did not pursue Korean standard. They follow the global standard. I learned from this that when I go to United States, I should be apt at Global standard. I will not only maintain my characteristics as a Korean, but also try to fit in global standard.
Second, unlike many people’s prejudice which Asian models are negative and not good at communications, the models were positive and good at English. Consequently, the designers started to work with Korean models. I think the most important thing is ability. To be recognized by others, I have to improve myself.
I want to affect others like the models. To influence others, I have to succeed in my field. In my opinion the crucial thing to succeed is to do my best. Therefore, as a student, I will study hard and continuously develop myself.
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