I am a typical 11-year old boy living in the suburbs. I enjoy sports such as tennis, soccer, and basketball. As for an instrument, I’ve been playing violin for almost 5 years now, and I will start viola soon. In my free time, I like to read. In the future, all I know is that I want a job that would help people beyond the idea of material service, but something more like money management or legal services.

I entered this contest because I wanted to inform the Korean Community about what modern Americans think about, and also what other Koreans would think about international situations. Additionally, I wanted to see for myself what other people think and care about. I learned that many people have different opinions about other countries situations, and independent thought is the most important type of thinking.  Not to forget, the process of entering a contest, as I learned, is grueling. Sending in an application form, taking surveys, and the essay itself were all very challenging and time consuming.

My role model has to be my sister, Sue, she is always hard-working and diligent, and never gives up and in any situation, she stays persistent and on task. She is my definition of hard work. I also appreciate my family very much for their support and inspiration. My family always gives me mental and emotional support whenever I face a challenge.

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