안녕하세요! Annyeonghaseyo! Hello! My name is Katie and I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Although I was born and raised in New York, I grew up in a traditional Chinese household setting because my parents immigrated to the U.S. from China. Therefore, I came to be a first-generation college student, meaning I am the first in the family to attend college. Growing up in a traditional Chinese household, I was raised to believe that grades were the key to my success. I didn't focus on what I wanted to do with the education that I was receiving, but instead just focused on getting the grades my parents wanted to see.
However, attending college has changed my perception of where I aim to find my passion and voice. I learned that it is never too late to decide what career I want in the future and that it's also fine to change my goals. That is why I am here today and have decided to study abroad even though I was scared of the thought that I will be going to a country where I am not familiar with the culture nor the language. Therefore, I hope to be able to show you guys that anything is possible and to chase after what makes you happy! Let the adventure begin!
