This blog post introduces effective writing tips for crafting a Freshway nutritionist application essay, focusing on how to naturally infuse sincerity and providing real examples.
Motivation for Applying
“Healthy Food, Good Food, Beautiful Food”
While studying nutrition, what saddens me most is the fixed notion many people hold about ‘good food’. People assume food that’s good for the body must taste bad, and believe delicious food must be harmful. The perception that ‘healthy food isn’t tasty’ is a long-held misconception, and I’ve always found this misunderstanding deeply regrettable and upsetting. In reality, healthy food can be delicious too—and often boasts deeper, richer flavors. With just a little attention to nutrient balance and ingredient harmony, you can create desserts as sweet as chocolate using wholesome ingredients, or dishes with a chewier, more satisfying texture than roasted meat. Yet, many people remain unaware of these possibilities, simply reaching for chocolate out of habit and prejudice, or opting for greasy, stimulating foods. Ultimately, this is the result of a misconception about ‘taste,’ and I believe this misconception is precisely what needs to change.
For someone like me, CJ Freshway was more than just a company. CJ is a company that has proven to the world that ‘delicious food can also be healthy,’ and it is a place that is realizing the philosophy that good food can satisfy not only the body but also the mind. I was deeply impressed by the fact that it is a company that does not shy away from diverse attempts, creates new flavors through change and innovation rather than being confined to existing frameworks, and leads trends rather than chasing the public’s palate. This vision aligns perfectly with my own aspirations, and I am confident that within this company, I can fully unleash my expertise and passion. I want to join the journey of promoting a healthy food culture and creating ‘good food’ that everyone can enjoy. That is why I applied to CJ Freshway without hesitation.
Why You Should Hire Me
“I am someone who knows how to put in the right kind of effort.”
Once, on the now-defunct TV program ‘Victory,’ actor Joo Won appeared and candidly shared his story. One remark in particular stood out to me. He said, “I believe knowing how to put in effort is truly important.” I wholeheartedly agree with that statement. We all know the word ‘effort’ and understand its necessity. Yet, not everyone actually lives by it. I believe the real reason isn’t a lack of ability or passion, but rather ‘not knowing how to make the effort.’ Ultimately, if you don’t know the right way to strive for yourself, you lose direction. You end up forcing yourself to follow methods that don’t suit you and eventually burn out. That’s why many people try to emulate the success secrets of great figures or the routines of famous individuals, but I believe the reason it doesn’t work out is precisely that. Not everyone can succeed using the same method. Knowing how to ‘properly’ strive in a way that suits you is the most important thing.
I am someone who has found that ‘way of striving’ for myself. That is why I am confident that I am an indispensable talent at CJ Freshway. During middle school, I struggled through a severe adolescence and couldn’t complete my studies properly. Ultimately, I didn’t finish the regular middle school curriculum and entered high school through the GED exam. Because my foundation was weak, most of what I learned in high school felt as foreign and difficult as a foreign language. Yet, that period was precisely when I worked the hardest in my life. Back then, I went through countless trials and errors to find my own way of working. And finally, I discovered the method that suited me best. It involved breaking down the tasks I needed to do into smaller, manageable pieces, organizing them on a large sketchbook, and drawing a big circle around each one as I completed it, feeling a sense of accomplishment. To finish one of those tasks, I would sometimes immerse myself, staying up all night. On the days I achieved that, even if the next day was the college entrance exam, I would always make sure to get sufficient rest and relieve my fatigue. Maintaining that balance was the secret to my consistent effort.
After discovering this method of effort, I managed to raise my grades from near the bottom among 400 students to the top of the school, and I was able to enter a university I had never even dreamed of attending. The same principle applied after entering university. I funded everything from tuition to living expenses myself while continuing my studies, and simultaneously fulfilled my dream of experiencing world cultures firsthand. All this wasn’t because I was exceptionally talented compared to others, but because I knew how to make ‘sustainable effort’ in a way that suited me.
I am not merely a passionate person. Rather than blindly working hard, I am someone who thinks about how to make an effort, devises my own strategy, and knows how to connect it to results. Therefore, I can confidently say that at CJ Freshway, I am a talent who can tenaciously accomplish assigned tasks in my own way and produce tangible results. I sincerely hope that my attitude and approach can contribute to the organization’s growth.
Extracurricular Activities and Achievements
“The most challenging activities became the most rewarding”
Today, I want to share the extracurricular experiences that brought me the greatest sense of accomplishment. These experiences went beyond mere activities; they were turning points that changed the direction and attitude of my life, and they became the foundation that made me stronger. Above all, they were precious opportunities that forced me to confront the weak parts of myself I had always wanted to avoid. Because I was someone who always wanted to do only pleasant things, hang out with comfortable people, and stay only within the safe boundaries I set for myself, these experiences held immense meaning for me. In particular, the activities I perceived as the most difficult are the ones I remember as having left the deepest resonance within me.
The most memorable experience among my campus activities was serving as the ‘Skin Scuba Club President’. Throughout my school years, I excelled academically and was reasonably confident in sports, but swimming was the one thing I lacked confidence in. Perhaps due to a bad childhood memory, a fear of water remained like a trauma, and I naturally kept my distance from it. However, after entering university, I didn’t want to leave this weakness unaddressed. I deliberately joined the ‘Scuba Diving Club’ because I wanted to overcome my fear of water and grow into a person with a strong mindset. During my freshman year, I was honestly desperate to avoid club activities. But unexpectedly, when I became a sophomore, I was appointed club president. From that moment, a sense of responsibility took hold. As president, I had to set an example, so I could no longer avoid the water.
The fear was greater than I had imagined. At one point, I even considered stepping down as president and taking a leave of absence. But I recalled the resolve I had when I first joined this club and steeled my resolve. So I made a decision. I made time every weekend to start learning swimming step by step and trained consistently to become comfortable in the water. After that long period, by the time summer arrived, I had largely overcome my fear of water. I had grown to love the sea and had become someone who enjoyed scuba diving. Furthermore, I had gained the skill and confidence to lead the club members. This experience meant more than just completing one activity; it became a precious asset that instilled in me the confidence that ‘I can do it.’
Another memorable experience was the ‘Mentoring Program for Children from Low-Income Families’. While pondering which extracurricular activity to join, a friend introduced me to a mentoring program helping children from low-income households. Hearing about it suddenly reminded me of my own childhood. I too grew up in a challenging environment and often wished during my formative years that someone would offer sincere advice or that there was an adult who would offer kind words. This activity felt like an opportunity to realize that very wish, and I applied without hesitation.
However, the process proved more challenging than anticipated. With many applicants, I had to go through two rounds of interviews. Even after starting the program, I faced numerous hurdles. The most difficult part was that the children didn’t open up easily. They didn’t trust adults, didn’t show their emotions, and kept their distance. I grew increasingly tired and even felt hurt. Despite this, I tried hard not to forget the initial heart I had held. With the mindset of ‘being a good big sister,’ I worked to make our time together more meaningful. I accompanied them to practice sessions and shared homemade snacks, utilizing knowledge from my nutrition studies. After pouring my heart into this effort, the children’s hearts gradually began to open. At our final meeting, they gave me a thank-you letter and warm words saying, ‘We really want to see you again.’ I can’t tell you how much I cried when I took that letter out and read it again after returning home.
These two activities hold profound emotions and lessons that cannot be fully captured by simply saying “it was hard.” Every step of pushing beyond my own limits and striving to earn people’s trust fostered my growth and shifted my perspective on the world to a warmer one. Above all, the experience of overcoming fear and the moving moments when sincerity truly connects will serve as the driving force that gives me courage again, no matter what situation I face in the future.
