In this blog post, I’ll summarize my academic experiences, school activities, instances of consideration for others, as well as my motivation for applying and my career preparation process during high school.

Academic Experiences and Reflections

I aimed for in-depth learning. I felt that simply studying to maintain my grades was insufficient, so I made an effort to gain a deeper personal understanding of why the curriculum exists and the principles and meanings embedded within it. For example, when studying economics, after mastering the basic principles in the textbook, I would seek out and read related academic papers or books on economics to explore how those principles applied to real-world situations.
Through this experience, I realized that dedicating just a little extra time to research and reading enables much deeper learning. This allowed me to discover the joy of self-directed learning and study with greater focus. I did not view studying merely as a student’s obligation, but rather as a process for cultivating personal abilities, enhancing inner values, and developing practical skills. Therefore, rather than succumbing to laziness, I pushed myself to avoid superficial learning and instead pursued in-depth, research-based study.
As a result, I went beyond mere knowledge to acquire the “power of deep understanding,” which in turn boosted my confidence and self-esteem. As my knowledge grew, my values became more firmly established, and I was able to articulate my thoughts logically in conversations. Furthermore, I realized that academic inquiry is not merely a means to achieve good grades but a path to enhancing my own value. This led me to resolve that, even in my university studies after graduating from high school, I would continue to balance academic research with practical application.

Write about major school activities and reflections

I gained firsthand experience in the process of creating, making, and selling products. Our school has consistently held activities where we sell items at a bazaar and donate a portion of the proceeds. I personally proposed and led a project to create and sell notepads at the bazaar, with the proceeds going to charity. This idea came about after I happened to visit a printing shop owned by a friend of my father’s, where I learned about small-batch printing methods and cost structures. I judged that notepads would be a good item to produce, as they are relatively easy to make and offer good profit margins.
With advice from my classmates and teachers, I selected paper that was both student-friendly and cost-effective, decided on a portable size and a simple cover design, and placed an order for printing. Although I calculated the price by factoring in printing, material, and labor costs, I set a reasonable price so that students could purchase them without financial burden. As a result, sales were high, and we were able to generate more profit than expected. By personally planning and executing the production and sales process, I gained hands-on experience in manufacturing, cost management, and sales strategies. Furthermore, by donating all profits from the sales, I achieved a meaningful outcome.
I was also actively involved in reporting for the school newspaper. As I was interested in venture businesses, I proposed a related project and conducted a small initiative where I interviewed high school alumni who had started their own businesses, as well as senior university students majoring in business, economics, and trade, and turned those interviews into articles. After submitting the proposal and receiving approval, I prepared for the interviews by focusing on practical questions that students preparing to start ventures would likely have.
Through these interviews, I learned a great deal about realistic alternatives for venture businesses, methods for generating creative ideas, the limitations encountered in business, and experiences of overcoming them. By compiling this content into articles published in the school newspaper, I was able to share this knowledge with peers who shared similar dreams, and it became a valuable opportunity for me to gain practical insights as a budding entrepreneur.

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

I have an experience of comforting a tired teacher. In my sophomore year of high school, our class was made up of students with strong personalities, which often led to various incidents. Our newly assigned homeroom teacher struggled a lot as she tried to adapt to the situation. She was someone who tried to understand our feelings first and empathize with us, so we came to follow and trust her, but at the same time, seeing her difficulties made us reflect on ourselves.
One day, when the teacher was hospitalized for a few days, we wanted to give her a warm welcome upon her return. We decorated the classroom and each prepared a heartfelt letter. We believed that conveying our sincerity was more important than giving a grand gift, and when the teacher entered the classroom, we read our letters aloud to express our gratitude and apologies. Our teacher accepted our sincerity and responded with deep emotion, saying, “I’m glad I became a teacher.”
Through this process, we came to understand each other’s true feelings, and our trust and understanding grew deeper. Thanks to our teacher’s care and guidance, even some of the students who had been labeled as problem children began to open up and make efforts to improve their behavior. Experiencing firsthand how sincere communication can positively transform relationships, I learned that “sincerity” will be a vital force driving relationships in my future professional life as well.

Efforts and Preparation Related to Motivation for Application and Career Plans

I have long harbored the dream of becoming a venture entrepreneur active on the international stage. I resolved to become an entrepreneur who plans and realizes ideas to expand not only domestically but also overseas, and I believed that to achieve this, I needed to cultivate creativity, an international perspective, and specialized knowledge in entrepreneurship. I applied to the Department of Venture Management at Seoul National University of Science and Technology because it is a place where I can systematically study various fields such as business administration, economics, marketing, accounting, international trade, and entrepreneurship.
I have also engaged in hands-on preparation. My experience producing and selling sticky notes at a bazaar to raise funds for charity, as well as making and selling handmade soap and hand cream during a festival, provided me with firsthand experience in product planning, production, and marketing. Additionally, through my reporting activities for a student newspaper, I interviewed senior entrepreneurs and compiled their know-how on venture management and practical advice.
In this way, I have built a foundation for venture business through hands-on experience and direct engagement. Moving forward, I plan to study with a practical mindset, drafting more business proposals at university and personally testing viable ideas to apply my major in real-world contexts. Through this, I aim to grow into a venture entrepreneur equipped with the capabilities to compete on the international stage and, ultimately, become a person who contributes to society.