When my ESL teacher suggested participating in this competition, I was pretty nervous about it because I was not sure that I could express my own opinions through writing very well. I knew that I had a good chance and I wanted to write about my feeling about the experience of living in a different country, America. Therefore, I entered my essay into this competition.

To me, this writing event was very good opportunity to think about the differences between Korean and American culture. Also I realized that my English skills are not good enough to explain all of my thoughts yet…. However, I really liked to do this job!

Yet, I haven’t chosen my goal in future.- It changes very often.- I’m always considering my future and trying to choose the best – the goal that is always right and makes people happy and more comfortable.

My hobbies are playing the piano, watching movies and drawing pictures. Also I love to listen to music and to search for some popular composers.

My personal heroes are my parents. They always encourage me, help me and lead me to the right way.

Champaign, IL
Jefferson Middle school (7th gr)