About Me
My unofficial introduction to the wider world of anthropology began during my first year of volunteering for my local kids’ science museum Discovery Cube. Ever since then, I have not been able to stop myself from broadening my involvement in the teaching of the history of my local cities to guests through organizations such as HMOC and MUZEO. One of my primary motivations for getting involved in and learning more about anthropology is deeply tied to my own quest to understand who I am, where I live, and what I can do to further the development of my own community.
My Leadership Journey
Beyond my studies, I have grown as an exemplary leader primarily through my experiences in school government and leadership. My involvement in JH ASB in the 7th grade acted as an early introduction into independence and responsibility in regards to organization and event planning, while ASB Senate allowed me to work smoothly among large groups, furthering my understanding of what it meant to carry out a group-led mission. Finally, HS ASB was both the culmination of these different leadership experiences and the start of a new chapter in regards to my skills and character moving forward. I was able to envision and capture an image of the leader that I always strove to be, and will continue working towards.
Club Experiences
The clubs I have been in strongly reflect my own interests particularly in technology and visual arts and performances. From being a member of my school’s FRC robotics team, the treasurer for the Video Game Development Club, and the secretary for TSA to being the vice president of the drama club and the historian for the a cappella club, I carry unique perspectives as someone who has both been deeply invested in learning more about technological concepts such as programming and involving myself in performing on stage.
The clubs I have been in are a collection of who I am and who I strive to be. My clubs offer an insight into the technical and creative skills that I have poured my time and passion into, from the beginning to the end of my middle and high school journey.
Bridging the Gap:
The Korean American Interview Project
As a Korean American, I’ve always thought about how the ideals between the two cultures clashed within myself, complicating how I formed my identity and lived about my life. Between the months of the fall of 2025 and the early winter of 2026, I sought answers to the doubts I had by interviewing local Korean American seniors questions about their heritage. I asked about their experiences in Korea and the U.S. and how those experiences compare, taking in their thoughts through recordings for the purpose of my own insight and the benefit of similar individuals. This project is the ultimate culmination of my anthropological journey and represents a major part of who I am and the ways I strive to understand what truly lies within me.
Anthropological Experiences
Volunteering at Heritage Museum of Orange County
Volunteering at Discovery Cube
UCLA Anthro 4 Summer Course
