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  • Essay / Personal Statement from Seoul - 708

    In my free time, I watch Korean dramas and sometimes I really wonder what the actors and actresses are saying. Even though I watch dramas with English subtitles, I am really amazed at what the Korean language is like. I think the Korean language is very unique, in a way. Studying at Seoul University can help me achieve my personal goals by experiencing the challenge of exploring a new, unknown place on my own. Since I haven't been far from my home country before, I hope that studying at university in South Korea will broaden my experience and expose me to different places in Seoul. For my professional goals, the reason why I chose to study at the University of Seoul is because I plan to run a business or find a job in South Korea. I can improve my employment potential. I realize that some companies doing business abroad may need bilingual or multilingual employees. Knowing another language can open up job opportunities. Specifically, I want to teach English to young children in South Korea. This is my professional goal and I will work hard to achieve it. By participating in the language program at Seoul University, it will allow me to become more confident in speaking Korean and know exactly what I want to do for my