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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Sooyoung (学前班), Yeju (6年级)-小八成员和 Julia (13年级) - 大八成员及女生代表

感谢我们社区的所有女性！

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Such a treat to have a concert on campus! Take a look at these great photos, captured by

JS DIGITAL STUDENT MAGAZINE

感谢 Ms. Dee Patterson 和我们分享这期精彩的学生 杂志。希望您能喜欢！

Thank you also to Mr. Matthew Kim, class of 2015 and professional music producer, who spent the weekend here to support our students, your time and expertise are invaluable

PANCAKE DAY

这是上周我们煎饼赛跑中的一些趣照。希望健儿们在跑完之后都能有机会吃到一 些美味的煎饼！

我们近期已经和您分享了一些已经收到的早录取通知。现在向您揭晓斩获这些激 动人心的录取的学生们。

Carnegie Mellon University

Tepper School of Business Business Administration

Why did you select this university and this course?

CMU’s Tepper School of Business provides a strong business program while offering a flexible curriculum from which I can choose from countless elective courses. As someone deeply interested in interdisciplinary studies, I was fascinated by the availability of courses which would allow me to incorporate knowledge from various subjects. While building a solid foundation of business knowledge through the Tepper School, I will leverage diverse elective courses in the College of Fine Arts and Computer Science. In addition, there is no doubt that I will be able to build networks with prestigious scholars and entrepreneurs in the Tepper School of Business, one of the most respected business schools in the US.

How has NLCS Jeju supported your application?

My University Guidance Counsellor, Ms Boyong Kim, has guided me through the application process and advised me with special care. I am thankful to my subject teachers, Ms Barai and Mr Warrier, for writing my recommendation letters and inspiring me to develop my academic skills. Special thanks to my tutor, Mr Maher, who supported me academically and allowed me to adapt to the new school environment.

How do you feel about the offer / university / course / future?

I intend to keep up my grades for the next few months to prepare for university. Because I am considering taking Computer Science as a double major or minor, I would also have to familiarise myself with programming languages. I am excited to attend such a great school with a fantastic curriculum that focuses on the real-world application of business notions and technological innovations.

What do you want to be/do when you graduate from university?

Although I am still determining my future career, graduating from CMU would provide me various opportunities, from management consulting to data analytics or software engineering. I sometimes imagine myself working on Wall Street or starting my own business with entrepreneurial passion. No matter what direction the future brings me, I am ready to take the next journey and continue to learn.

Why did you select this university and this course?

The main reason I chose Northwestern was because of its emphasis on interdisciplinary studies and its active clubs. Being in NLCS also allowed me to pursue not only my academic interests but also my artistic passions, such as music and performance. Tech team experience and my extended essay on music history helped me realise that I enjoy studying performance and hence I was excited to find a performance studies curriculum at Northwestern.

How do you think NLCS Jeju has prepared you for the next stage in your education?

7 years in NLCS as a boarder definitely did not contain just happy moments. Like everyone, I had my own ups and downs regarding academics, friendships, and even wellbeing. Although I genuinely believe that the school’s support coming from my house staff, the emotional counselling team, and the university guidance team was incredibly helpful, the moments where I found my own way out of these struggles also helped me flourish. NLCS taught me how to become independent and when to reach out for help. I know that these experiences will continue to help me at university and I am forever grateful for the opportunities provided and the amazing people I met at NLCS.

How do you feel about the offer / university / course / future?

One important thing that I learnt at NLCS was to not be afraid of trying out new things, so I will carry on this value at university and approach everything with an open mind. I’ve always followed my heart and therefore I believe that my future is very open to a lot of possibilities. Though I am one step closer to my childhood dream of becoming a director, I am very open to exploring other fields in university. I am excited to see what my future holds.

Why did you select this university and this course?

NYU is one of the best schools in the states, located in NYC with various people around. Also, NYU Dentistry is always in the top 5 schools in the states. Hence, as a person who wanted to devote me to the dental field, a school that provides many cases with developed technologies would be the perfect start for my future life.

How has NLCS Jeju supported your application?

NLCS has provided me with the perfect guidance in applying to colleges. Not only subject teachers but also many other supporting staff, especially my tutor (Mr. Dowling) and my CAS supervisor (Mr. Glen Roberts) I was able to learn various non-academic-based lessons. Specially, Mr. Cho, my University Guidance counselor who I’ve met since yr 10, has been the best UGC. He was the one who supported me mentally since yr 10 with large critical information for applications. Especially when writing my college essays, he has put in a thorough read-through and left me very important comments which enhanced my essay to the next level. Most importantly, he actually helped me with my university choices and strategies. The last-minute support and encouragement were the important kicks that made me place in NYU Dentistry.

How do you think NLCS Jeju has prepared you for the next stage in your education?

NLCS brought a lot to me while applying to universities. Obviously, with the high-level teaching staff and curriculum, I am getting well-prepared for college studies along with an IB education. Thanks to many of my subject teachers (Mr. Kim, Ms. Cha, Ms. Symonds) who have taught with the best quality from the beginning of the IB course, I was able to achieve a high level of knowledge and could successfully head towards the end of academics in NLCS. Furthermore, as IB encourages a huge amount of individual studies, I was able to be more prepared and grow my independence in studying.

How do you feel about the offer/ university / course / future?

It is true that I am very excited to be offered this place as this was my dream school/ program. Hence, it was one of the happiest moments in my entire life when I received the offer. However, at the same time, as this is a huge turning point, I can’t hide my feeling of anxiety.

What do you want to be/do when you graduate from university?

As I’ve applied for the dental program, I would like to be devoted to the field of dental care. It is a bit far from now, but in the future, I would love to connect sports with dentistry and work with athletes for their oral safety.

Why did you select this university and this course?

It was not an easy decision, but I ultimately chose Dartmouth for its Liberal Arts based curriculum. I loved that I would be able to take a variety of classes before I had to declare my major. Also the resources the school provided for both prospective applicants and current students were easy to access and very supportive.

How has NLCS Jeju supported your application?

I am grateful to my University guidance counselor, Ms. Kim, who supported me through the process of researching and applying to college, and always gave thoughtful answers to even the most simple questions. Moreover, I am thankful for my teachers who have been understanding of the overwhelming stress of university applications and made sure to check up on us every now and then.

How do you think NLCS Jeju has prepared you for the next stage in your education? Having the option to choose my IGCSE and IB options as well as being given the opportunity to experience a variety of extracurricular activities have helped me gain a better perspective about myself and things I am interested in. Being involved with Service has also been crucial to help me gain a greater understanding of global issues beyond our school community.

What do you want to be/do when you graduate from university?

I’m not completely sure yet, but I want to pursue a career in STEM, and go on to do research.

Why did you select this university and this course?

Columbia appealed to me not only with its world-renowned Ivy League status but also with a traditionally strong humanities education alongside some of the most groundbreaking faculty and brightest minds from around the world. From understanding the forces of humanity to expressing human longing through the arts to grasping life through the written word, Columbia’s Core Curriculum also appealed to my desire to challenge myself and develop invaluable, lifelong intellectual skills. And of course, you can’t beat New York City. I saw the dynamism of Manhattan - a cultural melting pot like no other - as my nook.

For me, the power of history lies in its ability to dissect grand narratives into granular pieces with uniquely human stories. With history, I saw that I would have endless opportunities to examine and interpret human identities and stories that have underlaid our eras.

How has NLCS Jeju supported your application?

NLCS Jeju has been a truly integral part of my life throughout the past ten years. I thank my UGC counsellor, Mrs Izabella Sloczynska, for guiding me through the long and winding road of university applications. I also thank Mr Ben Matthews, Ms Justine Oliver, and Mr Thomas Pettifor for cultivating in me a genuine love for learning and wholeheartedly recommending me for Columbia.

How do you feel about the offer / university / course / future?

I’ve had waves of surprise, joy, and gratitude. I can’t wait to start a new chapter of my life in Morningside Heights this coming autumn and embrace all that Columbia and the City have to offer.

What do you want to be/do when you graduate from university?

At Columbia, I will continue to explore the ampersand between history and literature. Later, I picture myself pursuing journalism, law or literary criticism, but I hope I will one day serve my nation too.