In the modern, globalized world, the studying of interconnections between cultures has been more necessary than ever. As an inquisitive and assertive student from a family of first-generation immigrants, I have developed a keen interest in applying myself to appreciate humanistic geography and cultures. As an excelling academic student, I strongly believe that my current qualifications, contextual interest, and mature perspective will justify my ambitions to succeed in the college-level course, AP Human Geography, as a highschool freshman.
The skill sets that I possess and regularly hone will play a significant role in my success with AP Human Geography. One of these critical skills is my strong note-taking ability. I discovered the importance of this skill through my experience in my first high school class, Honors Geometry. Through diligent note-taking, I discovered that I am better prepared for tests and exams than my peers.
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As an avid student, I have always wanted to be a traveler: find connections around the world, and learn new cultures. When I was nine years old, I visited South Korea and was intrigued by their daily lives. Specifically, the Korean foods they ate were something that I have never experienced in America before, and it made me want to learn more about the country. Not only do I want to learn more about South Korea, but I am also interested in the language Spanish, specifically the cultures that surround it. I have already started the initiative of this interest by taking Spanish 1 and currently we are learning about the cultural food, “Gazpacho”. Gazpacho is a cold soup that is made by blending fresh vegetables and when I first heard of this unusual soup, I had many wonders: where did it originate from and what connections does it have around the world. These inquiries that I subconsciously create for myself demonstrate that I have a strong interest in cultures and