Letter to my future self

Looking back on this Fall semester ’21, it was quite different from last year’s Fall ’20. First, I was able to meet more new people and make new friends. Second, I learned to study more strategically than just hard. Third, I have gained insights on what, when, and how to study. Those are all a part of my progress this year.

First, Meeting new people/making new friends is always fun, and exciting. I’m so glad that I came back on campus this year to study. Because last year, I was not having the best time of my college life. I did go out and try meeting as many as people I can while sharing some of the same interests such as computer, language, culture, and food. I’m so glad I had the opportunity to meet the people I met.

Second, I had so much time of my own this semester so, I basically had to schedule myself in every 30min on what to do. It worked out for me. I was able to get a lot of work done within the limited time I had in a day.

Third, this is something I have been pondering a lot lately. It is the question of why I study. I’m coming on good terms with myself with the study I’m interested in pursuing. Computer Science and College of Social Studies. Hope I can pursue my academic plan as I have planned.

Progress (Fall ’21) Competency

During the courses that I have been enrolled in at Wesleyan this year, I have been seeking to diversify my learning spectrum by pursuing Government, and Philosophy to Computer Science (CS). Those areas are broadening my skill not only in writing, speaking, and thinking critically to perform well in legal careers, but also, developing necessary computer programming skill sets that are applicable in various fields.

I am currently working two part-time jobs on campus which I’m gaining practical knowledge of IT/Network systems as well as tutoring peer students with their language of interest. I am responsible for helping peer students with their pronunciation, comprehension of reading, speaking, and writing in Korean.  

Academic strengths and internship experiences alone do not fulfill the necessary qualities of a future lawyer. Rather, it is a positive attitude and dedication to teamwork that truly distinguishes a successful lawyer from others. I have earned an internship opportunity at Deloitte consulting firm in Boston for summer ’22.

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EDUCATION

Wesleyan University                                                                                                                         Middletown, CT

Perspectively pursuing B.A. in College of Social Studies 

EXPERIENCE

Wesleyan University                                                                                                                         Middletown, CT

ITS / Instructional Technology Specialist/Help Desk                                                                       Sep 2021 – Present

  • Monitoring Network/IT servers on campus & residential facility maintenance system
  • Helping students on/off campus to solve technical issues by spending 10-15 hours per week    

Language Partner / Tutor                                                                                                              Aug 2021 – Present

  • Tutoring intermediate & advanced level Korean to peer students in writing, speaking, and reading
  • Promoting East Asian language & cultural awareness on campus for diversity inclusion and equality

Connecticut Veteran Legal Center                                                                                                  West Haven, CT

Legal Assistant / Volunteer                                                                                                              Sep 2021 – Present

  • Assisting with an attorney on providing suitable VA medical legal services for veteran recipients
  • Researching on staying current with VA legal services specifically geared towards disabled veteran recipients

SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP

United States Air Force                                                                                                          182nd Airlift Wing, IL

Finance, Airman First Class (A1C)                                                                                Mar 2019 – Dec 2021

  • Served as a reservist in the USAF in financial comptroller unit                

United Nations (UN-PKO)                                                                                                                        Erbil, Iraq

Intelligence Specialist                                                                                                                 Oct 2007 – July 2008

  • Secured Command Post (CP), convoyed various Peace Keeping Operation (PKO) missions throughout Iraq
  • Interpreted simultaneously in Security Council Report meetings through Multi-National Coalition (MNC) satellite
  • Engaged in INTEL/CMO (Civil Military Operation) missions with locally-hired translators (Arabic – English)  

SKILLS

Computer Skills: Python (Entry Level), JavaScript, MATLAB, HTML/CSS, Windows, Git Hub, and Microsoft Office

Language:  English (Professional Working Proficiency), Korean (Native), Japanese (Limited Working Proficiency)

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