I entered my essay into this competition because a friend of ours had told us about the competition and I felt that I had something to say in response to the promp.

As I was writing the essay, I began to realize how important the Korean language was to me while growing up in America. In the future, I hope to teach Korean to my children as well. As my Korean isn't as good as it could be right now, I also plan to learn more Korean.

My hobbies are many and varied because I am interested in many things. I love to read but I also like to spend time with my friends and spend time outside.

I do not have a single personal hero, but I admire anyone who has tried something that is difficult and outside of his/her comfort zone because I know from experience how much of a challenge it can be.

Upper Arlington, OH
Hastings Middle School (8th gr)