Many people and many events in my life have shaped me into the person that I am today. What seemed only impossible three years ago has become a forthcoming reality now. I’m writing this statement now as I anticipate the permission to study at University of Illinois at Chicago, which is my next step in brightening my future.
I was born the only son in my family in 1982. Since my father is a successful lumber trade businessman, importing lumber from the U.S. and exporting it to S. Korea, I have learned the business mind from him. When my father took me to American companies for his business, I took pleasure in experiencing a new life and culture and I began to feel comfortable in the business atmosphere. Actually, my father had a big failure before his success. Because of the worst Korea Economic disaster in 1992, which we called I.M.F, his business collapsed down
From high school through college, I gained substantial leaderships skills through a variety of activities. Soccer plays a big role in my life and was brought me many opportunities. I was a vice president of an internet soccer club, which I really enjoyed. Also, I always wished to play soccer with people from all over the world. I have finally gotten my wish in the U.S. I initiated a club on campus called “The International Soccer Club” and I am now the president. The club basically gives students opportunities to play soccer and socialize with students from all over the world, which many students dream about. Moreover, I am a treasurer of a Korean church soccer team. Although managing a lot of soccer team money is hard and a lot of responsibility, doing an important job in a social gathering makes me happy.
More recently, studying English as a second language in the U.S. and then gaining acceptan
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