The root of the start of a new journey

I was born in Seoul, South Korea in the year 1986. In 1989, my family emigrated from South Korea and immigrated to the United States of America. My parents worked hard trying to earn a living and also became American citizens so that going to college in the United States would be easier for their children.
It was really hard for me in school growing up, because I learned English as my second language being that I stayed home with my mom until I reached Kindergarten. I spoke Korean at home and spoke broken English but managed to get better in my grammar and English pronunciation. As I mastered my English and reached my teenage years, I had forgotten some of my Korean. It was difficult talking to my parents sometimes because I had used more English in my later years. My oldest brother, whom I respect a lot grew angry at this and told me that I am a Korean person, I should never forget my language and my culture and who I am. As I heard this, I was deeply saddened that I had forgotten my culture, my people, and most importantly who I am. I felt like a stranger. In college, I even tried joining clubs at my university and tried to make a few Korean friends.
When I heard about the Yonsei University Korean Language Institute I got instantly excited! This program can help me find who I am by mastering Korean in the best possible place, Korea! I will be surrounded by my own people, living the Korean life, and experiencing Korea and my culture to its fullest! I'm very passionate about being reunited with my Korean heritage and this wonderful opportunity to live in Korea for at least a year. I believe this will also help me in my career plans. I plan on using my Korean and English to make my dream come true by working as a News Reporter or even a bigger accomplishment, working as a Interpreter or Translator for the United Nations(UN).
I believe that after completing the regular program at Yonsei University I will be very passionate about my Korean heritage and culture and never forget who I am, a Korean person(한국 사람).