Introduction statement for the DIA application :)

My passion for KMLA

  16^th waver Seung Jun Kim

             My name is Seung Jun Kim of the 16^th wave and I am honored to apply for the Department of International Affairs. One year has already passed since I entered KMLA and so many things have changed. KMLA has simply enriched and sometimes challenged me to become a bigger person. Since KMLA has done so much to me throughout the year, it will mean so much to me if I am able to contribute to my school in any way. That’s why I applied for DIA. If I become a member of DIA, I would greatly contribute to improving KMLA’s image in various ways.

             To begin with, my time-management skill will enhance the efficiency of DIA. Since I was included in many active school clubs, I had to deal with both school work and loads of club activities at the same time. Fortunately, I managed to handle all the work effectively and this was possible owing to my time-management skills. This invaluable skill implies that I have more time, effort and passion remaining for me to invest on DIA affairs.

             Moreover, I believe my diligence will greatly contribute to the development of DIA. I assumed the role of class president for six consecutive years from elementary school to middle school. Throughout my presidency, I was touted as the ‘Diligent Juny’ just like ‘Honest Abe’ because I used to swiftly finish all the necessary tasks for the class. When I was in the second grade of middle school, I used to go to a foreign language private academy to learn Chinese at 6:00 a.m. sharp every day. Of course, I was tired in the morning but my passion towards Chinese couldn’t stop me from rubbing my eyes and continuing to learn Chinese. Likewise, my passion towards my school and DIA will enable me to do a superb job in spreading the fame of our school.

             Most importantly, my fervor towards KMLA and DIA is irresistible. When I was a middle school kid, the short video which explained about the overall life in KMLA mesmerized me. Since then, I made up my mind to apply for this school. After I entered the school this year, KMLA never disappointed me. Rather, it constantly encouraged me to grow as a bigger person. Every day, I feel lucky and blessed to be in this school with wonderful teachers, friends and seniors. I want to do something for my school. And the most important thing, I believe that should be done, is to improve the image of our school and spread the name all over the world. I even heard that several years ago, a certain American university thought KMLA was a Chinese university and decided not to pick as much students as before. As this example illustrates, there is a clear need for KMLA students to stand up and fix the wrong perception or information foreigners have. I would be so glad to be part of this campaign. Thank you very much.