MY SWEET HOMETOWN

     First of all, I was born in Seoul, South Korea which makes it my hometown or place of origin. In this place where I was first introduced to specific places and activities, I find it very enjoying and educational as well. The Han River, which is one of the best spots to relax and have fun is just about five minutes from our house so whenever I want to do some exercise like jogging or walking, I go to this place. Also, this is where I go to read a book at my free time, meet my friends and take my dog for a walk. Another attraction in my hometown is called “Lotte World”. This is a first class amusement park that has almost all of the best rides in Korea. This is where I spend most the day when I am not busy, since it is quite near my house too. My favorite ride is called “The Atlantis” it is a super-fast rollercoaster with lots of turns and loops. It wakes me up whenever I’m sleepy. “French Revolution” is another mind-boggling rollercoaster which will send you chills and thrills up your spine. After a tiring day riding, I spend the rest of the day eating my favorite food and watch the parade afterwards. In short, this is how I spend my free time in my “Sweet Hometown”.  

“Social Networking”

I decided to do an essay topic regarding social networking because I started to use social networking since when I was in elementary school and of course it is one of my interests. To tell you brief history of this subject, the first social networking site is started in 1995 with a company called W.E.L.L. It served as a media to communicate long distance with efficiency and speed. It was use to relay messages real time with no waiting.

The second was launce in 1997 called sixdgree.com. it was the first one to allow users to create their own profile and last friends. Up until 2003, Friendster was released and it defined social networking as we know it today. It suddenly had millions of followers worldwide. The concept of Friendster inspired hundreds of website including some of the world’s most traffic. For example my space, facebook and twitter

.          For me, social networking has become a life style which I think would never go away. It is already an essential part of life which we cannot live without.

Introduction about myself

            I’m Eun Jung Kim, a foreign student in the Philippines. I was born on December 1, 1993 in Seoul, Korea. I am the youngest in the family. My older brother is now 21. He is currently serving the Korean army. My Dad owns his own company selling semiconductors used in computer developments and my Mom is a fulltime housewife. I grew up being the princess of the family. Since I am the youngest, most of our family members always give their attention to me. I grew up with people who are open in showing their love and affection. One of the things I enjoyed being a kid is receiving gifts not only from my parents but also from my relatives. I had all the toys a little girl would want. I had dolls, play houses, baby make up kits and others. But what I enjoyed most is when I play with my brother trying to assemble mini cars or planes or boats. I love making things with instructions on it. It’s like being an engineer or a designer. I loved it very much.

             When I was in grade school, I found enjoyment in playing with boys. We acted like superheroes. Aside from this, I loved playing guns. I grew up like a boy. I acted like a boy as well. After classes I would always go with brother and play with his playmates. He did not mind it. I was always with them. Whenever they would go to the playground, I always went with them. Most of my younger years were spent with boys. Maybe this explains why I love adventure and I enjoy doing boys stuff even until now. Most girls would be scared in riding roller coaster but I love doing it. I can do it all day in fact. Looking back, I can see my brother’s influence on that side. I also remember falling from the bicycle once and I got hurt. Since I saw my brother not crying when he get hurt, I did my best not to cry. Eventually it became normal for me to get hurt because of play or activity and not react at all.

             In middle school, I had the opportunity to make friends with girls. It was then that I started to go out and have my girls night out. In Korea, a typical middle school set up would be to study the whole week and have fun on the weekends. What we did during weekends was to hang with all my girlfriends and just visit a Karaoke bar and to sing along. After singing, when we feel hungry, we would go to a good restaurant and we’d eat together. It was in middle school that I learned to like girl stuff. I learned to do make up and I did enjoyed fashion as well as shopping with my friends. I also asked my Mom to go shopping with me during weekends that my girlfriends and I do not meet. I thought I was having the best times of my life. Little did I know that my parents would decide to send me to the Philippines to study High School? My girlfriends and I were looking forward to spending our vacation after graduating from middle school but my schedule changed. My parents were very eager to send me to the Philippines. They booked my ticket even before graduation ended. To say it short, I did not attend my graduation anymore because a few days before that, I was already sitting on the plane flying to Manila.

             I arrived in the Philippines on December 29. 2008. My parents arranged my housing with a family friend from Korea staying at the Santa Rosa Estates in Laguna. It was difficult for me adjusting the first few months because I was homesick. I missed my parents especially my friends. Good thing there was internet in the house so communication was not hard. Since classes start in June here in the Philippines, I had a few months to prepare for school. I took tutorial classes in English. I wanted to learn the language more so I would not have difficulty in school. I was eager to learn but little by little I got tired of it because I was studying six hours with my tutor and I had to do homework after dinner. I thought it was tough. Memorizing was also one of the things that made it more difficult for me. But I did not have any choice but to do it or else it would be difficult for me to go to school.

             I enrolled at Colegio San Agustin as a first year high school student in May. It was huge. I even got lost inside the campus because there were many pathways and corridors inside. I also remember seeing the doors of the church for the first time. It got me scared for some reason. First day of classes was really nerve-wracking. I was so scared because I was new and I was one of the foreign students in school. I remember being very shy when some of my classmates tried to talk to me. I did not know what to say. When my adviser asked me to stand and introduce myself, I really got nervous. I can hear my heartbeat in my ear. It was scary. For four years, I always had the feeling of being nervous when I speak in front of a crowd.

             Because I have decided to continue my study here in the Philippines, my friends and I prepared for entrance exams in different colleges. It was not difficult for me to decide which course to take because I wanted to do business.

             Growing up, I saw how my Dad worked hard in his business. He was very passionate about it. Because of patience and hard work, my dad provided well for my family. My brother and I got most of the things that we wanted. Though we are not the richest family in Korea, we can afford some things which majority of the families there can’t. This is the reason why I wanted to be in the business world as well. Aside from this, I believe that the environment where I grew up added to my motivations of choosing business. Seoul is an industrial city. Almost all people work in the business world. The most successful people in Korea are businessmen. I am reminded of the Drive theory which says we seek to satisfy our needs. Majority of people in my country work to provide not only for themselves but for their families. Many go into business because the opportunity to earn bigger and have more for their families has higher possibilities. While many female Koreans would not work at all, I believe that they should use whatever talents they have to add to their family’s income. The family will benefit a lot from a stable finance at home.

             Today I am enrolled under the Business Administration program. I am majoring in Operations Management. According to the DLSC website, “this program prepares students for the acquisition of competencies and skills needed as managers in manufacturing and service oriented businesses. It focuses on managing processes to produce and distribute products and services. Major overall activities often include production creation, development, production and distribution. Operations Management covers all operations within the organization and related activities including managing purchases, inventory control, quality control and storage logistics and evaluation. A great deal of focus is on efficiency and effectiveness of process.”

             At first, I was doubtful whether I chose the right course or not. But as I studied how this major will prepare me for a future back home, I am very satisfied. With this course, I will have the opportunity to make my Dad’s company bigger. I will also be equipped in production management as well as distribution. I believe that with my education, not only will I expand the company of my Dad but this also will be a stepping stone for me to own my company. Operations management will be beneficial because it uses available resources to effectively produce products and services in a way that satisfies customers. This is what I am eager to learn in school. The more that I study my course, the more that I create visions for my future business. I am just starting and I have many things in mind. For now, I am focusing on doing little tasks that I am asked to do in school. Sometimes I get bored in class and become lazy. I sometimes forget the reason why I am studying. But I am glad that I can go back to my goal and look forward to achieving it.

                           The English language has always been a priority for me. I have always believed that if someone speaks it fluently, he can have the opportunity to be successful. Communication will not be difficult at all. Just like my high school experience, I am still nervous when dealing with people. I am still uncomfortable doing activities with a group. Just like before, I still get nervous when I am asked to speak in class. But I take this as a challenge now that I am in college. My course needs me to be equipped in dealing with people. I should be able to relate to them especially when I become a manager.

             Before, doubts have always stayed my mind. I felt unsure of my course. I also felt incapable of doing this. But when I see myself successful, I am encouraged to pursue this major. I may be shy right now but I know I will overcome this. I still have three years in college to practice myself to speak in a crowd. I may not speak good English, but with the help of my school I know I will be better. And I am sure that this will give me additional strength in reaching success.

             Not everyone is given the opportunity to study in a premiere university. I am glad that my parents did their best so they can send me here. In the same way, I want to become one of the best managers so I can send my future kids to a university like this that will train them not only academically but socially, spiritually and emotionally as well.

             I may be young and inexperienced as of now. I may not know what the world has to offer. People say it’s tough. Some say it’s an easy world out there. But whatever they say, I will have to face it soon, whether I like it or not. I will not waste this opportunity given to me to improve myself. I will work hard. I will be ready.

BAD ONLINE

This very broad topic for my point of view is all about reputation, (if we are going to base this on ourselves). To go a little further, I may say that Bad Online would be the negative comments that you make or blog to certain persons sites (like facebook or twitter), or the ideas that you would react to in a detrimental or destructive way….