Humans of CSHS - Choi Bok-Kyun

It is the first time in my teacher life to work in a school with girls. 

This will be my 12th year as a teacher!

I interviewed our Korean teacher 'Choi Bok-Kyun'. I asked her about her first day of school at CSHS. It is the first time in her teacher life to work in a school with girls, so she was excited. She said she feels that CSHS is alive. I was surprised because even though this will be her 12th year as a teacher, she is teaching girls in school first time.

Did you see the label that says 'off limits during the test period' on the office door? I feel that this expression is strict. However, she had a label that said 'you come to the office' and explained the feelings of teachers when students barge in the office. It is very funny because she use title of the drama 'You Come From a Star‘ which is very popular. I asked why she had that label. She answered that she likes humor, and if she puts to humor in the message, people will remember it more. I felt that she lives with humor, and I expect to see another label.

I asked about her hobbies. She answered that music is her life. When she is sad and pleased, music is always like a friend. She said that genres of music that people like are different, but good music has been loved for all time. She wants to be loved like good music. She likes the classical music of Bach such as 'Air on the G String', which is slow. She wants her life to flow like this music, so her motto is life is Adagio. She loved art to the extent that she used art as her motto. She also said she draws. She cultivates her mind with drawing.

Finally, she said CSHS' students should become happy person and have an upright character. Most of all, She said that personality is important. 

Humans of CSHS - Vice principal

I interviewed vice principal.(sorry vice principal.. I don't have clean photo..)

He said, "I wants to make CSHS the best school."

I interviewed the vice principal. For the interview, I arranged 5 questions.

First I asked about the most impressive student at Gyeongnam Science High School (GSHS) when he worked at GSHS. He talked about a girl student. When she started GSHS in 2003, he was her homeroom teacher. He said, she was good at studying when she was in middle school, but she got a boyfriend and her score decreased. After the first semester of her 3^rd grade year, her parents found out about it. Her score was bad and she couldn't enter the best college. The vice principal e-mailed her and said “I think can go better college if you study hard. If you want to have success, study hard as you can.” After 1 year, she entered Seoul National University and now, she studies at Stanford University. After this question, I knew that he really loves his students.

Second, I asked what he thought about our school life, such as the dormitory. He said that our dormitory room is very nice. He thinks it is similar to a nice college dormitory room. After this question, I recognized that he is very interested in our school life. Sometimes, he sleeps in our dormitory room, and that is proof.

Third, I asked about the subject which he liked most during high school age. He said he liked world history, and physics. It was an unforeseen answer. He was a math teacher, so I guessed that best subject was mathematics.

Fourth, I asked about his thoughts on our school students’ attitude. Some students study hard, but some students sleep or focus on other things. He said he feels regret. When he was a high school student, he studied very hard. Sometimes he slept in the hospital because his father was sicked. Now, our school has a very nice environment, so he wants us to study harder. After this question, I thought he likes us a lot. I think it means that he has concern for us.

Finally, I asked about his goal. He said he wants to make CSHS the best school. He wants to make a happy school for students. For example, after we graduate, if we love our school a lot, we must want to visit our school sometimes. He emphasized that our school should be a happy school for students.

I always thought the vice principal was very authoritative, but after the interview, I recognized that my thinking was wrong. He loves our school and our school students.

Humans of Changwon Science High School - Searona Kim Teacher

3205 Chaebin

My hobby is making clothes. 90% of my clothes are all handmade by me!!

I chose to interview Searona Kim, my English teacher. I have had classes with her for 3 years, but I didn’t know her very well. However, I’m glad to I got to know her better through this interview.

First I asked her about the most important value in her life. The answer she gave me was authenticity. She said thinking about how she’s going to live is much more important than what others think about her. Because of what she said, I thought that I should lead my own life with my own thoughts.

My second question was about her favorite hobby. Her hobby is making clothes. 90% of her clothes are all handmade by her. They are all very well made. I also like to make things by myself, so I found something in common with my teacher. That was a novelty.

My third question asked if she had dream in her school days. She answered she had no specific dream at that time. When she was a student, teacher was one of the job she didn’t want, but she became a great teacher. It is amazing. Also, she told me that it is hard for students to have a perfect dream, so I should think about what I really want to do in my life. Because of what she said, I should think deeply about my talent and what I want to do in the future.

 

My fourth question asked if she had a mentor. Her mentor is her father. The reason was that he was always on her side while being objective at the same time. During the interview, I felt her affection and respect to her father, so I was very touched.

For my last question I asked her to say something to the 3^rd grade students. She said “think about things in the long run”. This way we can have hope in hard times, and we can have a humble attitude in good times. Her comments really touched me. I should really think and live like that. The interview with Searona teacher was a very valuable time.

Lee hanyeon interview

[I was always at the top of my major, Of course!]

I interviewed teacher Son Semin. He has been my homeroom teacher since last year, but I don't know his personality. I wanted to know about his life, so I decided to interview him. First, I asked him about his major. He answer that he completed a biology education major at teacher training school. Second, I wondered if he did things like us, and asked him about his university life, He said that he was a very nice student and he was always at the top of his major. He didn't say this serious, so I think he was a joking. He spoke very lightly. Third, I asked him about his teacher certification examination. Almost all teachers have their own story about taking a certification examination, So I asked him about his own story. He said when he took the test, it was easier than usual, so he passed the test easily. He played computer games 'Kart Rider' when he prepared for the test. He said that he played a little bit, but Ukhyeong teacher said he didn't. Fourth, I asked him about his most memorable experience. His most memorable experience is right now, he said. It took about 6 minutes to answer this was maybe because he had never thought about that. Finally, I asked him about his future plans, and he said he will teach students for as long as possible. Also, he will stop teaching if there is better chance for a job. He looks he doesn't like his job that much. He answered very quickly for every question. Every answer was shorter than 3 sentences. I think he answered common answers, even if he joked.

Humans of Changwon Science High School - Mr. Jo Jae Jung

"My saddest moment was when My father passed away. I feel very sad every time that I am reminded that I cannot see him anymore. Now it's been 10 years and It's kind of fading away from me. The present fills out the emptiness of the past grief, you know."

Mr. Jo Jae Jung teaches Korean in CSHS. It's my first year learning from him, but I learned a lot from him. I interviewed him because he is always full of things to talk about.

First, I asked him if he could express his life as a phrase, and he talked about an old book called “I have stood too long and walked too long”. He said he has stood too long and walked too long sacrificing for his family and students more than himself. I learned that the life sacrificing for one’s work and family is beautiful, so I should be less selfish and work hard on everything I do.

Next, I asked him about the happiest moment of his life. He said that the best thing was when his parents were alive, when his kids laughed happily, and when nothing goes wrong. He said that the happiest moment was when he realized this. I felt very sorry for him, and I thought about my parents, too. I was also impressed by the fact that he does not live greedily.

Next, I asked him about the saddest moment of his life. He said that it was when his father passed away. It has been 10 years, and he feels sad every time he is reminded of the fact that he cannot see him anymore. However, he could feel that this feeling has become diluted. He said that the present fills the emptiness of past grief. I was very touched when he said, “the present fills out the emptiness of past grief”. It is important to deal with one’s own grief, and I learned a lot from him.

My next question was what he would do if he could go back to his youth. He said when he was in elementary school, he was bullied. Then, the kids in his town were divided into two: the kids who played with him, and the others. They actually had a fight one Saturday afternoon beside a graveyard on the top of a mountain. He and the opposing group’s leader fought, but they were just glaring at each other. The fight ended like that. He said that he would want to settle that fight if he could go back.

Then, I asked him about his favourite thing at CSHS. He said that the best thing is the fact that students actually listen to what he is saying. He also likes that he can choose what to teach. I felt that I should participate in his classes, and all the other classes, because it is what teachers really feel happy about.

My final question was about his hobby. He said that he likes sports. He likes to do Hapkido, but he also likes badminton, volleyball and soccer. He said he does not have time to do these nowadays because he has too much work to do. He said that he likes to exercise at least one hour a day.

From this interview, I could feel that he lives very “well“. I was kind of ashamed about my behaviour. I feel that there is a lot of things to learn from an elder.

interview

Humans of Changwon science high school

3103 Lee Gu Sang

[I stopped smoking after 6/4. look at my desk, there is no scigarette !!]

I interview Jo Jin woo teacher. He is our chemistry teacher.

First I asked about be happiest moment in his life. He said that his happiest moment was becoming a teacher. This made me think that he likes his job.

My second question was about who is his most memorable student while he was teaching high school. He answered that in 2012, He was teaching freshmen in high school, and there was a student that had many problems. He didn't want to come to school and was involved with a gang. He tried to keep him away from gang members and encouraged him to keep coming to school regularly. A year later, He transferred to a different school. He was curious about him and one of his coworker told him he graduated high school because of him. That was his the most memorable moment while teaching. I realized that he has passion and love for his student a lot. Also he has patience and responsibility.

My following question asked if he wanted to become a teacher when he was young. He answered that he wanted to be a scientist. He was influenced by his chemistry teacher when he was junior in high school. After high school, he went to college to major in education. I thought that he would have a special reason and was disappointed when he didn't.

My next question was about his memorable in high school moments. He answered that in 2002, He went to Busan to cheer in the World Cup. Korea won 2:1 against Italy. He was extremely happy and hugged older ladies. He also had an interview with a broadcast about the game. I realized that he spent his last high school years being happy and having fun with his friends.

Also i asked about how he overcame stress in school. He answered that he always tried to think positively. I realized his secret to looking happy and how to overcome stress.

My final question was about for the past 3 years, what he learned teaching high school students. He answered that he was very impressed by a tight school life of both teachers and students, and their efforts to improve skills and ability to control themselves. I understood that what he experienced in high school, I was so impressed by both teachers and students.

INTERVIEW OF COURTNEY LEAH HILL

INTERVIEW OF COURTNEY LEAH HILL

The person I interviewed was Courtney Leah Hill, our foreign English teacher from the USA.

"I'm just giving you a little taste of my energy right now. Look how cool I am.
Do you know who I am? I am Courtney Leah Hill, the coolest woman in the world."

I first asked her about the first day when she became a teacher. Being a teacher at CSHS was actually her first experience as a teacher. She told me that her first day at CSHS was amazing. When she came to Korea, she was so tired because of the jetlag and what’s even worse is that she didn’t have place to sleep. So she slept in the dorm. The next morning she had a silent breakfast with two male teachers.

Then, I asked her about her first boyfriend. She met her boyfriend in the 3^rd grade of middle school. They dated for a summer vacation and then broke up. However, they are now very good friends. He asked Courtney to be a bridesmaid of his future wife next year on his wedding.

When I asked her about the project that she is going to do when she goes back to USA, and she told me that she’ll go to South Africa to participate in a project making water filters. She seemed so passionate and happy about her job, and she was so excited when she said this to me.

My third question was “Tell me about the most impressive experience” Courtney thought for a second and told me about her sister, Crystal’s boyfriend. Crystal’s boyfriend was a dumb and whatever he said was so bad. The best part about him was that he was a little bit funny. Courtney couldn’t understand why her sister dated him. Fortunately crystal broke up with him.

For my last question, I said, ”Your major is actually an environmental engineer, but you’ve experienced being a teacher. Which do you prefer, and why?” She preferred being an environmental engineer. She liked being a teacher too, but she liked her job more because she wanted to be an environmental engineer for rest of her life.

I then wanted to ask her if she would suggest that students experience being a foreign teacher in another country. She said that her experience was so great because it is a good opportunity to learn how other people live. She thinks that it is important to understand that different isn’t a strange thing.

Interviewing Courtney, I had few things to think about deeply. Courtney had a significant future goal and she recently graduated her university with the major, ‘Environmental engineering’. She likes her major and she is passionate about it. However, I haven’t even been to university yet and I think I don’t have that clear future goal yet too. I don’t mean that my situation is bad because I’m still young. But I want to have a major which I can enjoy like Courtney does.

If you had 1,000,000,000 KRW, what would you do?

I think 1,000,000,000 KRW is big, but it isn't big enough to do everything. So, if I get 1,000,000,000 KRW, I want to use that money to study. I can study in an other country. I can get chance for graduate school and postdoc course. I can buy everything which I need for study. For example, I can buy programs and material that I can use for my student research. So, if I get 1,000,000,000 KRW, I want to use that money to study. Maybe I can donate the rest money.

If I have a lot of money ~

Topic : If I have a lot of money, What should I do?

First, I will buy cars which can go to the ocean and  go to the pacific ocean.

Second I will watch Real Madrid soccer game in the spain.

Third I will buy Iron man suit and fly to the sky.

It would be the great experience to see the whole world.

Finally I will order chicken.

If I can change one thing about this school to make it more efficient, I would change our daily schedules.

I think, it is more efficient than any other one to change daily schedules.
During summer, we wake up at 6:30 AM. Before summer, we wake up at 7 O' clock AM. It isn't too late. When I wake up at 7 O' clock, I'm not tired during morning. now, I'm very tired. We get more time at morning, but also students more tired, too. So students who sleep at school in the morning are increased. At Result, wake up more early is not useful.

One of the schedule which I want to change is the lunch, dinner break. It is freaking short to do something such as Internet sulfing or playing soccer. The break times are too long to stay on my seat without any motions. To do something, we need ten minutes more. Then break time will be one hour.

last one is P.E class. We have P.E class one time a week. Sometimes, it erase by school events. As I mentioned, we have very few times to do exercise. If I can change, I put one more P.E class into schedule table.

craziest food you have eaten

The craziest food would be a live shrimp when I dipped it in soy sauce, it started to move everywhere because of the salt. Also, when I bit it, it made its last move... and nothing. Thinking of this right now, I think it felt like killing the last piece of life the headless shrimp hang onto. It felt bad, but it was tasty.

Story about Jeremy

Topic : Make a story about Jeremy

During lunchtime, Jeremy played Basketball with us. During the game, I reconized that he is the best forward. He is very good at post play, and he dunks a lot. Many girls like Jeremy.

After playing basketball, he bought us a lot of chicken. It was so delicious. When our teacher shoed chicken and he got angry. So, Jeremy made him out from school. It was nice day haha.

Tell me about your favorite sprots memory.

Topic : Tell me about your favorite sports memory.

When I was young, I went to the marathon contest with my brother and father. 

I like running, so marathon was very fun. And if I finished the marathon, they gave me medal and snack. I loved that!! Ha Ha!

Another memory is about swim. I learned swim during 5 years.

I like swimming too. My major is butterfly and breast stroke. I applied many contest, that was fun too! When I recive price, they gave medal and money!

journal rewrite

journal of the day : Describe your ideal mate and my bucket list.

I want to have my ideal mate that has goals and dreams for his future with a deep passion.
His behavior reflect his diligent attitude to work.
He has a kind personality, good manners, hard working and little cute appearance(little handsome).
I want to have a similar hobbies as him because I enjoy to learn and active various things in the world and hope to travel all over the world for several years. Also, have a dandy hair, no eyelids, be 175cm tall, have a nice body, good manners for only me. Hi hiiiiiii. It's my ideal mate.
There are so many things that I want to do in my lifetime.
I want to change my hairstyle, dye hair, run drama and famous movies, comic book series and so on.
Time is ...

I will introduce my friend Baek Eun Ha!!!♥

In class, we have a journal topic 'Compliment the person on your right!'

In that time, the person on my right was Baek Eun Ha :D

So now, I will write about my friend Eun Ha ^-^

First!! the picture~~~

This picture is when we went to ice skating!

( i didn't get her agreement... i love you so much ^ㅡ^♥)

She is very intelligent! 

but...

she do not use it..... :(

I wish she studied very hard than maybe she will get a great grade

Also, she is very, very good at math.

She plays a lot, but if we ask about a math problem, she solves it.

VERY interesting hehehehe....

Nowadays, she can make a sound like a terodactyl!

very fun. if you meet her you can ask for the sound.....^^

Lastly, she is beautiful SOMETIMES

yes... sometimes she is very beautiful

I love you so much Eun Ha :) ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

my bucket list and something I wish I did in 1st and 2nd grade.

When I was in 1st grade, my first purpose was graduation because the life of here is very hard. I regret not studying my hardest, but I don't regret going to the 3rd. It is very fun unexpectedly.

my bucket list
1. I want to learn to play the guitar and other instruments.
2. Plying the piano on 'moonlight of Beethoven sonata'
3. Take a picture with my 3rd grade girlfriends with pretty clothes and make-up.
4. Go to a musical in which my favorite actor acts.
5. Travel to ride a bike.
6. Studying English very well.

Tell me about your favorite sports memories!

Tell me about your favorite sports memories!

When I was 8, I learnt Kungfu with my mates. One of them learnt Kungfu with Kungfu pole, and I learnt nunchaku. I also learnt alot of martial arts too. I had a black silky Kungfu uniform which I loved to wear. I was good at tumbling too.

I also remember that I went skiing with my family and friends every winter since I was 6. I enjoyed the speed since I was 6 so I was fearless. I went to the highest hill to enjoy my speed which was cool. 

Whenever I go to Thailand Pattaya beach, I always ride a parachute with a rope connected to a moter boat. The scene I see on the parachute is amazing. When I am wearing the parachute, I feel like I am flying over a beautiful coral beach.

Journal Rewrite : )

Q. Describe your ideal mate(boyfriend)

My ideal mate is Juwon.!!!!!!

He is an actor and a perfect guy for me.

Because he is taller than me, his hobby is the same as me.

Further he is very handsome.

His first drama piece is "제빵왕 김탁구"

He was bad guy in "제빵왕 김탁구", so many person hate him.

But I love him.!!!!!! : )

He is a musical actor before debuted as actresses.

So, he is good at sing.

I want to met him. (Really Really I want)

Korean original file extension

In Korea, there are some original computer software that replace most famous software in the world.
So Korean use original file extension.
First, Hangul(한글과 컴퓨터) replace Microsoft word. It use .hwp file, so our documents can not be read in other country.

Second, Alzip replace Winrar. Alzip support .rar or .zip file, but the default setting of Alzip is .egg file. Because of this, most of Korean use .egg file to zip file, so it can not be opened other country.
And there are some more, so it is uncomfortable to use laptop when visit Korea.

Busan Chicago Pizza

We went to the Busan. And We eat lunch at Chicago Pizza.

There were a lot of cheese. We ordered Shrimp Pizza and Bulgogi Pizza.

It was my first time to taste Chicago Pizza. It was pretty good. But it was little expensive.

In Busan, Chicago Pizza was very famous. I want to try it when i go to Busan.