In this blog post, I’ll summarize my experiences, focusing on my academic efforts, major school activities, and the lessons I learned through practicing consideration and cooperation during my time in high school.

Academic Experiences and Reflections

One thing I focused on most in my studies was “concentration.” I tended to invest a lot of time in studying, but my grades didn’t improve proportionally, which was frustrating. Seeing classmates cover much more material in the same amount of time made me wonder why, and I eventually concluded that the difference lay in concentration.
For example, in the same hour, I might memorize about 15 pages, while a top student could cover 30 to 40 pages. There was no secret formula. It was the habit of fully immersing myself in memorization—without looking at my phone or letting my mind wander—consistency, and an attitude of treating every moment with the same sense of urgency, not just before exams. After realizing this, I made an effort to use my time more tightly and efficiently.
Specifically, I didn’t just let an hour pass by; I broke it down into smaller segments. When studying languages, I divided my time into short intervals—10 minutes, 30 minutes, and 20 minutes—and strictly adhered to them: 10 minutes for memorizing idioms and vocabulary, 30 minutes for solving practice problems, and 20 minutes for grammar exercises and memorization. I created these small rules to prevent myself from getting distracted in one-hour blocks like before.
As a result, my grades improved, and I felt a greater sense of satisfaction while studying. Because I felt a sense of accomplishment, I didn’t feel like I was wasting time, and I gained confidence that I had found a study method that suited me. Through this experience, I also gained the courage to believe that I can handle any kind of study on my own.

Write about major school activities and your reflections

Since I had been familiar with Chinese from a young age, I joined the “Chinese Drama Club” when I entered high school. At first, I thought theater was simply about supporting roles behind the scenes, but once I joined, I realized that performing directly on stage in Chinese was a fundamental requirement, which made me very nervous. I was afraid of standing in front of people and worried about making mistakes.
However, once I started, my fears weren’t as great as I had imagined. After making a mistake, I realized the audience didn’t overreact to it, and the people around me cheered me on rather than criticizing or teasing me. As I realized that I could learn from my mistakes and do better in the next performance, my fear of standing in front of people diminished significantly. As a result, I came to enjoy being on stage and no longer feared public speaking or acting.
I also learned a great deal about responsibility while preparing for the performances. After finding a play, translating it, and reading the script to assign roles, the students had to handle every step of the process themselves—from rehearsals and directing to set design, venue rental, and promotion. Especially during my time as club president, I was responsible for the overall operation of the club and the quality of the performance, and there were many difficult moments as I tried to balance this with my studies.
Nevertheless, the sense of accomplishment when we put on the performance without giving up was immense. Through my club activities, I learned the importance of seeing tasks through to the end even when no one notices, caring for my peers, and maintaining consistent passion. These experiences shaped my character and laid the foundation for me to take a proactive role in the various responsibilities I will undertake in the future.

Writing about examples of consideration, sharing, and cooperation, along with my reflections

Whenever we prepared for school festivals, conflicts often arose due to competition over securing better spots and budgets. It was heartbreaking to see friendships drift apart because of selfishness—the desire to expand one’s own territory. In such situations, I decided to set aside my own self-interest and take on the role of mediator.
Since our club focused primarily on evening performances, we determined there was no need to insist on prime booth locations during the day. We believed that for clubs like the embroidery and calligraphy clubs, which rely heavily on visual displays, a good location was crucial for this once-a-year event, so we voluntarily ceded the necessary space and budget to them. Although it felt like a loss at first, we prioritized the overall success of the festival.
Surprisingly, that choice led to positive results. The clubs that received our concessions began to help us voluntarily, and in the end, we were able to put on an even more spectacular play. The members of the embroidery club hand-sewed our costumes, and the calligraphy club took charge of the stage decorations. Through this experience, I realized that kindness goes around, and I learned the important lesson that greater achievements come from avoiding conflict and working together.