Hello! I'm currently writing my application for the KGSP.
This is my current draft and it's unfinished but I'd love some opinions on paring down some of it.
By the way, later on, I'll add more about what Korean artists I admire. Constructive criticism would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance~!
After being employed by the Japanese Exchange Teaching Program, one of the most competitive governmentally funded exchange programs in East Asia, I would like to continue my educational career in Korea by pursuing a graduate degree in Cultural-Art Business Administration through Chung-Ang University.
I became interested in East Asian cultures when I was very young. At the age of seven, my family moved to California- a beautiful state with a wonderfully diverse population. My young mind became enthralled with the food, music, and colorful cultures I encountered while living there. This fascination continued well into my adult life and manifested in a desire to build stronger connections with the Asian American community. My passion for community building helped me achieve goals that granted me access to competitive galleries, internships, and programs.
I have always been a community influencer; in high school, I was the president of my school's art club, an active volunteer at my school's outreach programs, and my class's salutatorian. My drive to be a student leader only grew as I enter my alma mater, the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), and is what pushed me to volunteer with UTSA's East Asian Institute.
I grew and learned so much while working with the EAI faculty members and staff at various events. I was able to participate in traditional dances, clubs, and activities. I also was able to cultivate professional connections within my university's Foreign Language Department. With the support of that department, I created the Japanese Language studying club.
While the majority of my involvement with the East Asian Institute was focused on sharing Japanese culture, I was lucky enough to be able to participate in events centered around Korea, such as UTSA's Korean cultural fair. While volunteering at the Korean cultural fair, I was introduced to Korean traditional clothes, food, and art. The vibrant culture of Korea caught my attention and I became determined to experience more of the culture.
My view of life is now shaped by my experience of living abroad and becoming a cultural ambassador. Although I choose to work in Japan for my first post-graduate career, I still made it a priority to use the close proximity of my placement to learn more about Korea. During the Winter of 2017, I was able to travel to Seoul, Korea for a week. My trip to Korea made me feel the same sense of child-like fascination that I experienced in my childhood in California; every moment in Korea made me feel excited for the next day to come. I have been planning how to study in Korea since the end of that vacation.
Living in Japan for the past two years has shown me what my true passion is; networking, planning and ensuring that the organizations I work with achieve their goals. I was drawn to South Korea as I searched for ideal places to pursue my degree. Korea's recent economic advancement and the growth of the "Hallyu Wave" is making South Korea a presence in many Western households and communities.
I would like to use my interest in networking and building connections in the art world and sharing American artists with Korea and vice-versa. I dream of becoming a gallery curator in either America or Korea.
(and this is how much I have so far~!)
This is my current draft and it's unfinished but I'd love some opinions on paring down some of it.
By the way, later on, I'll add more about what Korean artists I admire. Constructive criticism would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance~!
KGSP Graduate Scholarship self-introduction
After being employed by the Japanese Exchange Teaching Program, one of the most competitive governmentally funded exchange programs in East Asia, I would like to continue my educational career in Korea by pursuing a graduate degree in Cultural-Art Business Administration through Chung-Ang University.
I became interested in East Asian cultures when I was very young. At the age of seven, my family moved to California- a beautiful state with a wonderfully diverse population. My young mind became enthralled with the food, music, and colorful cultures I encountered while living there. This fascination continued well into my adult life and manifested in a desire to build stronger connections with the Asian American community. My passion for community building helped me achieve goals that granted me access to competitive galleries, internships, and programs.
I have always been a community influencer; in high school, I was the president of my school's art club, an active volunteer at my school's outreach programs, and my class's salutatorian. My drive to be a student leader only grew as I enter my alma mater, the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), and is what pushed me to volunteer with UTSA's East Asian Institute.
I grew and learned so much while working with the EAI faculty members and staff at various events. I was able to participate in traditional dances, clubs, and activities. I also was able to cultivate professional connections within my university's Foreign Language Department. With the support of that department, I created the Japanese Language studying club.
While the majority of my involvement with the East Asian Institute was focused on sharing Japanese culture, I was lucky enough to be able to participate in events centered around Korea, such as UTSA's Korean cultural fair. While volunteering at the Korean cultural fair, I was introduced to Korean traditional clothes, food, and art. The vibrant culture of Korea caught my attention and I became determined to experience more of the culture.
My view of life is now shaped by my experience of living abroad and becoming a cultural ambassador. Although I choose to work in Japan for my first post-graduate career, I still made it a priority to use the close proximity of my placement to learn more about Korea. During the Winter of 2017, I was able to travel to Seoul, Korea for a week. My trip to Korea made me feel the same sense of child-like fascination that I experienced in my childhood in California; every moment in Korea made me feel excited for the next day to come. I have been planning how to study in Korea since the end of that vacation.
Living in Japan for the past two years has shown me what my true passion is; networking, planning and ensuring that the organizations I work with achieve their goals. I was drawn to South Korea as I searched for ideal places to pursue my degree. Korea's recent economic advancement and the growth of the "Hallyu Wave" is making South Korea a presence in many Western households and communities.
I would like to use my interest in networking and building connections in the art world and sharing American artists with Korea and vice-versa. I dream of becoming a gallery curator in either America or Korea.
(and this is how much I have so far~!)
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