LYNN LEE ’21 Yale 2025
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hen asked how one defines “passion,” Lynn Lee says many might respond that it is an academic topic, unadulterated drive, a pull, an inclination towards something. For her, she defines her passion as building community. Before attending SFS for four years of high school, Lynn's experience in Hong Kong was marked by a year-level system that limited interactions between students of different age levels. Coming to SFS was eye-opening for her. She found camaraderie and mentorship, where upperclassmen treated her like a sister and female role model. “SFS took this concept to another level.” Lynn took pride in her independence but appreciated the support she received from her peers. She realized that being part of the SFS community was a unique experience. Lynn's deep-seated appreciation for her SFS classes, particularly under Mr. Hutchin's guidance, influenced her ability to develop opinions and her view of the world. The mentorship she received and the connections she made at SFS were essential in shaping her worldview. Lynn attributes SFS’s supportive environment to the tradition of mentorship. She attributes part of this to Korea’s robust upperclassman-underclassman (sunbae-hoobae) culture and part of this to SFS’s Christian programming. Some of Lynn’s most influential female role models came from the Varsity 34
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