In this blog post, I will summarize my experiences and reflections, focusing on my academic efforts and school activities during high school, examples of consideration and cooperation, as well as my motivation for applying and the process of preparing for my career.

Academic Experiences and Reflections

Checking in with myself once a month
I realized that managing my grades involved not just “raising” them but also “maintaining” them, as I repeatedly experienced a pattern where improving in one subject led to a decline in another. Therefore, I felt the need to regularly assess myself and adopted a method of checking my progress once a month to adjust my study direction.
I didn’t take regular practice exams very often; instead, I consistently followed the study plan I had set for myself. For example, if I was weak in the sets unit in math, I would focus on strengthening that area while consistently maintaining my performance in other areas, even if only slightly, to maintain a balance. Then, at the end of the month, I would take a practice exam under actual test conditions—strictly adhering to the time limit and maintaining focus—and meticulously analyze the grade I achieved and my incorrect answers. Based on the analysis, I would select the three areas where I was weakest and focus on improving them, while maintaining the rest at a level where I wouldn’t lose my grasp of the material.
Specifically, I dedicated one hour of morning self-study and three hours of evening self-study entirely to individual study, and I made plans for each time slot to fill in the gaps. During class, I focused as much as possible and used break times to complete assignments so that my personal study time wouldn’t be compromised. Even now, I assess my progress once a month and remain fully immersed in my studies toward my target university and major.

Major School Activities and Reflections

Finding My Dream Through the Broadcasting Club
The reason I first joined the broadcasting club was a single comment from a senior: “You have a really nice voice.” However, the work was harder than I expected. I had to arrive at school two hours earlier than my classmates, and I had to prepare many things for the broadcasts. I had to give up my morning and lunch breaks to host live broadcasts, and the unique tension of live broadcasting, combined with the need for thorough preparation, became a significant burden for me. The pressure to avoid mistakes sometimes kept me from sleeping properly and caused severe headaches, but I didn’t want to give up easily. I encouraged myself by saying, “Let’s just stick it out for six months,” and I persevered.
Surprisingly, after six months, the pressure turned into a habit, and broadcasting became comfortable; I gained confidence. My seniors saw my efforts and encouraged me, saying I had grown quickly, and those words gave me great strength. I felt a sense of fulfillment every time I heard people recognize my voice or tell me they felt better after listening to the broadcast. Starting in the second semester, I took charge of a segment that briefly introduced social issues, and due to the positive response, a weekly discussion forum was launched. As I took on the role of moderator for these discussions, my interest in social issues naturally deepened. Feeling a sense of responsibility to study the topics more thoroughly, I began reading the newspaper regularly. Through this, I realized how important it is to be well-informed about various social events and to convey them accurately, which led me to dream of becoming an anchor who can communicate information to people quickly and clearly.

Examples of Consideration, Sharing, and Cooperation, and My Reflections

Working Together to Find a Lost Wallet
A friend lost their wallet in front of the school. The problem was that it contained all the class dues for the year, and since the exact location where it was lost was unclear, everyone felt at a loss. Fortunately, a junior in the broadcasting club knew the owner of the wallet and suggested we try to spread the word through our broadcast. I thought it was only natural to help, so for a week, I repeatedly announced the lost wallet as an announcement right after the morning broadcast began. To be honest, I sometimes wondered if broadcasting the news would actually bring the wallet back. Since it was a large sum of money, I was worried that someone might not be willing to return it easily.
Surprisingly, the wallet was returned intact. A student from another school had found it and, after hearing our broadcast about the lost wallet, came to return it to the owner. The owner had been debating whether to turn it in to the police station but was delighted to hear the broadcast and come find us directly.

Through this experience, I truly felt the power of broadcasting and journalism. While I used to doubt whether my words actually reached people, this incident made me realize that broadcasting can influence people and solve problems. This incident gave me a great sense of responsibility and pride, and it solidified my resolve to help more people as a broadcaster in the future.

Efforts and Preparation Related to Motivation for Application and Career Plans

An Open-Minded, Responsible, and Action-Oriented Person
My reason for applying to the Department of Journalism and Broadcasting is clear. I believe that the department’s systematic education and practical knowledge will be of great help in achieving my dream of becoming a broadcaster. I intend to faithfully follow the department’s curriculum to build my knowledge of broadcasting, and to develop practical skills by planning and producing broadcasts alongside diverse colleagues. Furthermore, I aim to become a future broadcaster who prepares for the future by understanding how broadcasting has evolved in the past and how it will change in the future. While there are many things I do not yet know and my specific career path is not yet fully determined, I plan to gradually clarify it through my studies and experiences in college.
I intend to build the fundamental qualities of an intellectual by taking humanities courses in addition to my major courses. I believe that literature, history, and philosophy will help me develop depth of thought and a broader perspective on society. Above all, I believe that a balanced attitude is essential for the kind of anchor I aspire to become. I believe that trustworthy reporting is only possible when one accurately understands the diverse facets of society, maintains neutrality based on firm convictions, and conveys information with depth. To grow into a person with such an attitude and professionalism, I will study responsibly and put my knowledge into practice consistently.