Travelling is one of my favorite things to do - one day I hope to visit every continent.
Travelling is one of my favorite things to do - one day I hope to visit every continent.
Travelling is one of my favorite things to do - one day I hope to visit every continent.
Travelling is one of my favorite things to do - one day I hope to visit every continent.
Travelling is one of my favorite things to do - one day I hope to visit every continent.
Travelling is one of my favorite things to do - one day I hope to visit every continent.
From an archaeological perspective, this course taught me how humans worked with the environment to create complex tools, structures, and civilizations. Learning was done through discussion posts, a Google Earth map, E-Timeline, quizzes, and slide presentations. We looked at specific case studies - such as Stonehenge and Catalhoyuk -in an attempt to understand how and why they were built. This course really provoked me to think about "What really makes us human?"
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Completed: Fall 2018
From an archaeological perspective, this course taught me how humans worked with the environment to create complex tools, structures, and civilizations. Learning was done through discussion posts, a Google Earth map, E-Timeline, quizzes, and slide presentations. We looked at specific case studies - such as Stonehenge and Catalhoyuk -in an attempt to understand how and why they were built. This course really provoked me to think about "What really makes us human?"
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Completed: Fall 2018
From an archaeological perspective, this course taught me how humans worked with the environment to create complex tools, structures, and civilizations. Learning was done through discussion posts, a Google Earth map, E-Timeline, quizzes, and slide presentations. We looked at specific case studies - such as Stonehenge and Catalhoyuk -in an attempt to understand how and why they were built. This course really provoked me to think about "What really makes us human?"
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Completed: Fall 2018
From an archaeological perspective, this course taught me how humans worked with the environment to create complex tools, structures, and civilizations. Learning was done through discussion posts, a Google Earth map, E-Timeline, quizzes, and slide presentations. We looked at specific case studies - such as Stonehenge and Catalhoyuk -in an attempt to understand how and why they were built. This course really provoked me to think about "What really makes us human?"
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Completed: Fall 2018
MY SKILLS
ORGANIZATION
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ADAPTABILITY
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COMMUNICATION
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LEADERSHIP
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TEAMWORK
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CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT
When I started my journey at the University of Florida I was very different and reserved. Taking on several opportunities for involvement allowed me to grow both personally and professionally. I have found the importance in challenging myself and getting out of my comfort zone in order to gain and hone skills through these experiences.
The Korean Undergraduate Student Association
I found out about KUSA after attending the annual Asian American Student Assembly in 2015. My interest in Korean culture stems from what began as a fascination with Korean music in 8th grade. Because of my curiosity about the nation and its culture, I viewed the organization as a way of finding friends with similar interests. In the end I gained so much more.
My first semester was spent simply attending General Body Meetings and other events as a member. The next semester, officer applications were posted and I strongly considered applying. My reluctance faded when my roommate encouraged me to go for it, so I did.
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This begins my time as an officer. I started out as co-Social chair, learning to work together with my partner to plan ice breakers and special events. Later, I was approached by another officer to consider taking on the position of co-President. It was a role I had never seen myself in, but it was inspiring to see that others believed in me.
My team and I at KUSA's Running Man event (Spring 2017)
It was a difficult year. The organization had grown so small so it was our goal to revive it and see it flourish. I learned something each day from the process of managing a group of people, working with a co-officer, and receiving feedback from others - there was never a dull moment.
One of our biggest challenges was our organization's collaboration with the Chinese American Student Association (CASA) for a Lunar New Year (LNY) show. This type of collaboration had never been done within the Asian American Student Union, so it was a great undertaking. Conflicts emerged from disagreements and the inability to notice early on that our organizations were structured, and worked, differently. However, I pride myself in maintaining the morale of our officers and motivating them to continue working hard. I reminded them of the importance of such an event: it would create unity between two organizations, cultures, and the UF/Gainesville community, all the while creating a precedent for future collaborations.
In the end, our collaboration was awarded for Outstanding Innovative Event at the Asian American Student Union's end of the year ceremony in 2018. Meanwhile, our organization received the Organization of the Year award at the same ceremony. It was incredibly rewarding to see our hard work get recognized and that our efforts were worth it in the end. We proved to ourselves that we could reach our goals.
The newly elected 2017-2018 KUSA Executive Board (April 2017)
Serving Japchae at our food fundraiser to benefit Liberty in North Korea (Spring 2018)
At our Lunar New Year show in February 2018. From left to right: Me; CASA 2017-2018 President; KUSA 2017-2018 External Vice President
Being in this organization taught me everything I know now about leadership, time management, teamwork, conflict resolution, and much more. It truly shaped me into the hardworking individual I am today, and I am forever grateful to have had a supportive group to help me through my journey.
KUSA's 2017-2018 officers after receiving our awards for Outstanding Innovative Event and Organization of the Year. (April 2018)
EMPRESS Interest Group
My time as KUSA co-President coming to an end, I decided to seek out other ways to make an impact on campus or challenge myself. EMPRESS is an interest group that seeks to establish a multicultural Greek organization at UF - a process characterized by numerous difficulties. We also focus our efforts on spreading mental health awareness and volunteering with around the Gainesville community for that purpose.
This was another organization that sought to rise from a difficult position. We have worked diligently to prove ourselves maintain our involvement with the National Alliance for Mental Illness, sponsoring fundraisers that result in proceeds for the organization.
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I chose to become member relations chair because my previous experiences taught me how important communication is within an organization. My goal has thus been to maintain close relationships between our members and allow a safe space for all to voice their opinions. Additionally, I make an effort to help everyone stay motivated by acknowledging their accomplishments and providing words of encouragement.
Painting the 34th Street Wall as part of our annual Philanthropy Week (March 2018)
Volunteering at the Gainesville Center for Independent Living giving advice on taking care of one's mental health (September 2018).
Most of what I have learned through this organization involves working with a diverse group of individuals. We come from all different backgrounds and have different perspectives for all that we do. I find this important for any team. It allows us to assess issues in various ways and team up for solutions, and it can help us learn how to work around our differences.
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The skills I gained from my other forms of involvement are continuing to grow as I interact with new members and take on new responsibilities. I have also seen in myself a drive to be innovative, improving how we've functioned in the past and adding new, tangible ideas. With pride I can say I have taken the initiative to implement these ideas and will ensure my successors have the tools to use them well.