Hi guys!
I'm sure ya'll know me by now. A few of you call me Hongrak, some of you started calling me Akwon, but most of you call me Alex. Just in case you still haven't figured it out, I don't care what you call me. =)
When people ask where I'm from, my answer used to be Korea. Recently, I noticed that my answer changed to Plano, Dallas, or St. Mark's. I feel connected with other students when they say that they are from Plano or Dallas. I just feel like I know the person better if he is from Dallas area. I especially enjoy the company of a St. Mark's alum. Although I never got to know Sam Acho in person, I cheer at the top of my lungs when he makes an amazing play.
Even though a year has passed by, I am still unsure about my future. I have general ideas about my college career though. Sometime during the rest of three years, I want to study abroad in Asia, preferably Japan. I want to experience and expand my knowledge about other cultures. I want to master Japanese and maybe polish my Spanish. I think being adept in foreign languages is a high selling point in today's competitive market. I want to graduate with at least dual degrees in Business and Plan II. I suppose I want to pursue a career in business in the future.
I care a bit more about animals. Well, it would be better to say that I am more curious about animal cruelty now. It intrigues me to watch the videos depicting animal cruelty. I am curious about what is being done to deal with the animal cruelty in America. I do care about the animals, and I feel sorry for the suffering animals. However, I accept the fact that there is very little we can do to prevent animal cruelty because the demand for animal products is far too high.
I have learned more about ethical issues behind eating meat, racism, and sexism. Honestly though, my views haven't changed drastically.
When I look at myself now and compare myself to the past self, some things have changed. I am in a fraternity, which no one would have guessed I would do. I know more about speciesism, racism, and sexism. My writing, however, hasn't improved much (I shall keep working at it). I have clearer ideas as to where I am headed. However, some things about me haven't changed. I am still a girlfriend kind of guy. My work ethics have its ups and downs. And I still want to learn to play the piano and guitar! I am changing as time passes, but I believe that some things about me will never change.
