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1. What is your full name?
Jayoung Jung.

2. What country do you come from?
Republic of Korea.

3. Describe your program of study.
I studied in College Bridge for
3 quarters and then started to take classes to pursue my Associate of Arts degree. Also, I'm preparing my portfolio through taking some art classes. I'm not sure whether I'll apply directly to graduate school in Art (I have a B.A. in Philosophy from Korea), or complete a second B.A. in Art here in the U.S. before applying to graduate school.

4. What are your plans and goals for the future?
To develop interesting styles for packages and to create my own design styles are the part of my future goals, but now, to graduate with good grades is most important to me.

5. Do you think Seattle Central is helping you achieve your goals?
Why or why not?
I do. Seattle Central is helping me a lot to achieve my goals. At the beginning of my first quarter, I had just a half belief in my choice to study at Seattle Central because I didn't know a lot about our college. However, as time goes on, knowledgeable instructors and warm-hearted people encourage me to learn and release me from my fearful mind.

6. How would you describe Seattle?
The city of romance, the city of Art, Seattle is filled with beautiful music and the sweet smell of coffee. Moreover the mood of rainy days in Seattle makes me feel like I'm seated in a Jazz bar.

7. How would you describe Seattle Central Community College?
For me, Seattle Central is a stable bridge for going to the next steps in my life. This is not my final destination, but in the future, I will definitely be proud of myself for being a student at Seattle Central Community College. I've appreciated meeting precious people as instructors,
co-workers, and friends.

8. What are the biggest differences between life in your country and life in Seattle?
'Using English' is the biggest difference, and I'm still anxious lest I make
a mistake about miscommunication with other people. If I live in my country, I don't need to find a dictionary to explain something.
However, I realized that I could learn English through every source, even from my mistakes. In addition, living alone (sometimes I dread the responsibility of having to decide everything, but ironically, it truly makes me excited), eating various kinds of foods, and meeting people from many different ethnic backgrounds has been a good experience for me.

9. Is there anything else you'd like to say to prospective students in your country who might be reading this?
If you want to travel somewhere, you need to make a plan first. However, some people waste their valuable time by just making a list all their lives. Yes, you should to be prudent, but do not hesitate to do what you decide to do. Also, try to be more a positive and active person for living in your new world. I just would like to say 'Please do not miss your chance to learn at this beautiful, warm-hearted city.'
I hope we'll see you in Seattle soon!