Stuck in an unrelenting cycle of daily stress, worry, self-doubt, and frustration, I am tired of losing against life’s battles. I want to rekindle the part of myself that I seemed to have lost along the way - the me that holds onto sparks of hope and glimmers of faith. I want to strive to be someone who is more independent, grateful, and humble. I want to be motivated to cultivate myself to become the best I can be. Studying away is an ideal chance for me to begin my journey of soul-searching - to rediscover myself, my values, my abilities and my goals. As an aspiring Teaching English As a Second Language teacher, I can envision myself thriving in the diverse metropolitans of New York University in New York City and Yonsei University in Seoul. …show more content…
Having only taught before as a volunteer and mentored as a Resident Assistant, there is still much expertise, training and knowledge to be gained. By studying in NYC, I can build a broader teaching foundation, while staying academically on course. Classes like “Second Language Classroom: Elementary & Secondary Schools” and “Language Acquisition and Literacy Education in a Multilingual & Multicultural Context” will immerse me in essential core curriculum, instill effective communication skills and teaching methods. Moreover, “Introduction to Sociology”, a mandatory Core requirement, would encourage critical thinking and nurture a profound understanding of cross-cultural awareness and …show more content…
Whether it be trying different ethnic foods, visiting various locations of historical importance, or merely listening to peers’ life experiences, my encounters in Korea will help me to develop a more open mind and attitude. By immersing myself in the IEP, I have the privilege of broadening my knowledge and seeing the world with a new lens. Additionally, Yonsei can cater to my wide-range of educational endeavors. As a Study Away Exchange student and Underwood International College major, I am able to take major-restrictive courses such as “Abnormal Psychology” and “Intercultural Communication” while also having access to other colleges’ courses as I pursue my path of education and social sciences. Many of the courses in the College of Sciences in Education match exactly what I am seeking when it comes to understanding how Korean culture and multiculturalism on a micro-level influences the learning environment, especially with a foreign language subject like English. With a more concentrated approach in my classes, I can focus on fostering my teaching skills to be more Asian-centric. Overall, the academic flexibility relieves a lot of academic pressure as I no longer have to worry about the burdens of meeting major requirements and gives me the chance to