School VLOG #1: Junior Year
Hello, My name is Liz Kang.
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Joongsun ITC Internship / 2022 - Present
Intern
- Organized critical documents for the organization.
- Translated Korean to English and English to Korean to help office workers understand the text.
CAS Project - "My Palette" / 2022 - 2023
Volunteer / Tutor
- Tutored elementary school students in both Art and Psychology.
- The teaching duration spanned a 6-week period, offering comprehensive learning experiences.
- Distributed educational materials to facilitate the learning process, ensuring that students had the necessary resources.
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Activities
PSL (Phillippines Service Learning) Global Trip / 2023
Cultural Ambassador / Presenter
- Addressed UN Sustainable Development Goal #2, "Zero Hunger," by cooking Korean/Filipino traditional dishes with Filipino locals, fostering cultural exchange and helping beneficiaries in need.
- Engaged in cross-cultural sharing experiences, including singing, language teaching, and communal meals, building bridges while helping address food scarcity.
- Attended conferences with a Philippine mayor and students from three different schools in Labo, broadening perspectives and promoting international collaboration.
- Delivered presentations on the values and importance of UN Sustainable Development Goals, inspiring others to take action for a better future.
Namsan Multicultural Festival / 2023
Coordinator
- Organized and coordinated 2023 Multicultural Festival at Seoul N Tower, taking charge of operations.
- Managed a culturally diverse flea market, organized student performances, and operated an indoor cafe, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all guests.
- Showcased the beauty of Korean traditional clothing as a student model on the Hanbok Runway, promoting cultural connections to a diverse audience.
- Worked towards generating opportunities for cross-cultural interactions and understanding among peers.
Juniper Young Writers Online / 2023
Participant
- Engaged actively in craft sessions and contributed to discussions on personal writing at Juniper Young Writers Online.
- Demonstrated creativity and writing skills by composing and sharing a poem during the Writing Lab, fostering a sense of community over a 5-day period.
- Consistently challenged my own thinking, expanded engagement, and pushed beyond my comfort zone to develop as a writer.
PADI AWARE / 2022
Volunteer / Conservation Advocate
- Presented every week at meetings on current conservation work and organized local ocean cleanups, reducing trash at some local beaches by over 90%
- Raised awareness about adopting and protecting a dive site through posters, speeches, and school announcements, encouraging students to actively participate in local ocean cleanup and conversation.
JOINUS Korea / 2022
Translator / Journalist
- Volunteered as a Korean-English translator at local schools and hospitals.
- Administered interviews and published journal articles on the local JOINUS Korea website on recent events and campaigns, such as hygiene and safety awareness across hospitals in the wake of the pandemic.
CI Journalism Club / 2022 - Present
Journalist
- Regularly gathered to discuss the current affairs of the Korean and global society, then wrote op-eds and informational articles on selected topics.
- Interviewed experts on serious topics such as economic inequality and social standards, then researched scholarly journals and other related papers.
Lacrosse / 2021
Member
- Played on a varsity lacrosse team at St. Paul preparatory school.
- Practiced 3 times a week, therefore, organized time for homework and other responsibilities
- Represented the school in competitions every 2 weeks, winning a number of tournaments and being commended by the team.
Volunteer
UN SDGs / 2023 - Present
Volunteer
- Crafting household goods to support children's education in Inayawan Village, known as a garbage landfill.
Happiness Care Package Delivery / 2023
Volunteer
- Participated in a community initiative providing essential household items to those in need.
- Prepared items like food, clothing, and toiletries for distribution.
- Actively communicated with a dedicated team to ensure the thoughtful curation of care packages.
Seocho Picture Book Library / 2023
Library Organizer / Event Planner
- Devised system to organize children books to help the users find book easily and efficiently.
- Ideated events to facilitate a welcoming reading environment.
Yeonsu Global Language Education Center / 2023
Teaching Assistant
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions, adjusting the curriculum based on individual student needs.
- Discussed regularly with classroom instructors to facilitate effective English language instruction.
- Led group activities and discussions, promoting interactive learning.
Multinational Plogging Challenge / 2023
Volunteer
- Took part in "plogging," which involves picking up litter while jogging.
- Worked together with people from various nationalities to clean up Yeouido Hangang Park and raise awareness about environmental conservation.
Food Packaging and Delivery Volunteer Activity / 2022
Volunteer
- Volunteered at the Suseo Myeonghwa Comprehensive Social Welfare Center to help elderly individuals with mobility challenges.
- Divided areas for packaging and delivering food.
- Engaged in conversations with kindness and uplifting words while providing support to the elderly.
Church Latin Program / 2020 - Present
Tutor
- Voluntarily teach Latin to elementary students.
- Lead the Sunday School activities after Mass to educate them on scripture in a separate setting.
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