David+Kim

DAVID "DINO" KIM



A: Some of the hobbies I partake outside of school include: playing the bass, watching YouTube, practicing the guitar, surfing Wikipedia, watching movies, and drinking coffee. Usually, I regularly drink coffee while I'm listening to my iTunes--taking a hiatus from my school life. Once a month, when I'm up for the mood, I practice the guitar and the bass--but I usually just surf Wikipedia, watch YouTube videos, and watch movies. I especially love watching YouTube videos, because everyday a novel one is uploaded and I get to taste that sense of "freshness" of information. Though I like playing volleyball, until my junior year ends, I probably can't play :(!
 * 1. Briefly describe interests or hobbies in which you regularly participate outside of school**

A: America-- Austin, Texas!!!!!! >:)!
 * 2. List the nations of which you are citizen.**

I've only lived in America for a total of two years--one year, the year when I was born on August 29th, 1994; the other I spent during my fourth grade year during around 2003~2004 in Austin, Texas enrolling in Doss Elementary School. I remember during my stay in America, it was one of my best years of my life--everything was very simple and well-suited.
 * 3. If you have lived outside of Korea, please give a timeline of where and when.**

I'm planning to matriculate to Columbia University, because the college provides me with great undergrad medical and international relations programs--which I'm very interested in.
 * 4. If you are planning to attend college, where do you hope to matriculate?**

A: I think the best assignment/activity that has helped me think critically was my 9th grade World History project that Mr. Brightman gave out. It was one of the best projects I've ever done in my life--and I'm very proud for it. The work that I did was very high quality, and I got to learn a lot about the world.
 * 5. What has been the best assignment/activity that has helped you think critically since you have been in school?**

A: Probably utilizing iMovie and Keynote would be the best to learn this year, because for me podcasts usually are very ineffective for "my" style of learning. I feel like, especially, by using iMovie I could create videos that can effectively explain some of the sociology concepts and projects.
 * 6. What are your best ideas for using technology to help you learn this year?**

A: When I think of "sociology", I usually think of the interaction of people in groups--not individuals. By doing so, sociology usually refers to how groups of people within and outside react or adapt to certain set of circumstances and stereotypes!
 * 7. When you think of "Sociology," what are the first words/people/places that come to mind?**

Favorite Place in Korea: Seoul Favorite Place Outside of Korea: Singapore Place I've never been, but really, really want to go: Switzerland, Netherlands Best class taken at KIS and why: Ms. Wenzel (AP Biology), Mr. Joo (Chemistry), Ms. Patterson (English 10), and Speech and Debate (Mr. Bray), because they were all great teachers with great skills of teaching. And probably Sociology too after this year :)! Favorite book read for KIS class: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Favorite book ever read for pleasure: Harry Potter Series Favorite movie and/or song: Inception is the only one I can think of Best thing about KIS: friends, clubs, and teachers Worst thing about KIS: food, and workload The best place to eat in Seoul area is: Bunshik-jeom! Usually Kimbab Cheongook hahahah :)! My dream career is: a Neuropsychologist, U.S. Embassy, Ambassador

The most fulfilling thing I've ever accomplished was doing Model United Nations (MUN). For me, MUN has been with me for the past three years, and will be with me for next year also. I've always felt that it has been just one year since I've started MUN, but when I look back into my high school life--I realize how much me and Nick came this far to reach officer position and become leaders within the MUN club. I always remembered how Heejae, Nick, and I always discussed who will be the future officers and how it'll be really cool if we could take a role in high positions. But now, I'm in that spot, and I'm grateful for all the mentors, officers, and advisors I've had to help me throughout the whole process. It's probably the efficacy and the length of time that really makes me feel that MUN is the most "fulfilling" thing I've ever accomplished.
 * Describe the most fulfilling thing you have ever accomplished:**


 * On my favorite day(s) this winter vacation on during this school year,** I had an epiphany. A revelation. For me, I've realized my purpose in society and also how I should prepare for it, though I'm a bit lost right now. I've realized my potentials and how far I can reach with my skills on one day this winter vacation during hakwon, while drinking coffee. I realized how my abilities correlate with what I can accomplish--therefore it was one of the most favorite days of this winter. I got to understand who I was as a person, and ever since from my start of high school--I found a goal to reach.