SELECTED EXPERIENCES
ACTIVISM
President of OWL (Outreach With Love)
2021 — PRESENT
Founded a non-profit organization and coordinated various fundraising events for children in the Philippines. Organized street fundraisers to supply birth certificates. Taught students K-Pop dances and basic English words.
ENTREPENEURSHIP | UI/UX | SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Founder and Front-End App Developer of GOAMOGO
2023 — PRESENT
Designed and developed a pet-care mobile application that informs customers of dog-friendly restaurant locations. Promoted dog food brands featuring edible insects. Available on Apple Store (link here)
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS | LEADERSHIP
President and Video Editor in Chief of Ecosave Club
2021 — PRESENT
Collaborated with a team of 6 members to raise awareness of the sustainable value of edible insects. Designed board games to educate young children on insect biodiversity. Directed and edited baking tutorials. Published recipe book and developed a mobile application (link here)
COMMUNITY + THE ARTS
Leader, Director, and Rapper of Friyay
2020 — PRESENT
Led a musical group of 7 girls. Directed and performed for various fundraising events. Edited all music videos for Friyay’s YouTube channel. Donated over 10K dollars to frontline health care workers. Featured on KBTV for our fundraising efforts.
SELECTED EXPERIENCES
ACTIVISM
President of OWL (Outreach With Love)
2021 — PRESENT
Founded a non-profit organization and coordinated various fundraising events for children in the Philippines. Organized street fundraisers to supply birth certificates. Taught students K-Pop dances and basic English words.
ENTREPENEURSHIP | UI/UX | SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Founder and Front-End App Developer of GOAMOGO
2023 — PRESENT
Designed and developed a pet-care mobile application that informs customers of dog-friendly restaurant locations. Promoted dog food brands featuring edible insects. Available on Apple Store (link here)
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS | LEADERSHIP
President and Video Editor in Chief of Ecosave Club
2021 — PRESENT
Collaborated with a team of 6 members to raise awareness of the sustainable value of edible insects. Designed board games to educate young children on insect biodiversity. Directed and edited baking tutorials. Published recipe book and developed a mobile application (link here)
COMMUNITY + THE ARTS
Leader, Director, and Rapper of Friyay
2020 — PRESENT
Led a musical group of 7 girls. Directed and performed for various fundraising events. Edited all music videos for Friyay’s YouTube channel. Donated over 10K dollars to frontline health care workers. Featured on KBTV for our fundraising efforts.
SELECTED EXPERIENCES
ACTIVISM
President of OWL (Outreach With Love)
2021 — PRESENT
Founded a non-profit organization and coordinated various fundraising events for children in the Philippines. Organized street fundraisers to supply birth certificates. Taught students K-Pop dances and basic English words.
ENTREPENEURSHIP | UI/UX | SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Founder and Front-End App Developer of GOAMOGO
2023 — PRESENT
Designed and developed a pet-care mobile application that informs customers of dog-friendly restaurant locations. Promoted dog food brands featuring edible insects. Available on Apple Store (link here)
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS | LEADERSHIP
President and Video Editor in Chief of Ecosave Club
2021 — PRESENT
Collaborated with a team of 6 members to raise awareness of the sustainable value of edible insects. Designed board games to educate young children on insect biodiversity. Directed and edited baking tutorials. Published recipe book and developed a mobile application (link here)
COMMUNITY + THE ARTS
Leader, Director, and Rapper of Friyay
2020 — PRESENT
Led a musical group of 7 girls. Directed and performed for various fundraising events. Edited all music videos for Friyay’s YouTube channel. Donated over 10K dollars to frontline health care workers. Featured on KBTV for our fundraising efforts.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
[LEADERSHIP]
Head Girl
2022 — PRESENT
Highest honor bestowed upon a female student. Collaborated with 3 other peers and the Head of Senior School to make a positive contribution. Attended the EiM Leadership Conference Singapore. Led school assemblies every week. Worked with architects from Seoul National University to design the IB Common Room. Supervised the student council and helped them launch our first Snack Bar, Valentine’s Day Grams, Fall Ball.
House Captain
2022 — 2023
Collaborated with 2 other House Captains from Middle School. Organised school spirit events such as Sports Day, 3-week whole school art mural project, created pies for International Pi Day.
Member of Broadcasting Club
2022 — 2023
Collaborated with younger Dulwich students passionate about video production. Filmed videos that were all showcased in school assemblies. Aimed to introduce students to important school staff members. Took on the responsibility as the translator, interviewer for a documentary.
Media Manager of Amnesty International
2022 — 2023
Helped organise various charity school events such as School Easter Egg Sport Race and took photos during these events. Managed a sponge-throwing stall for younger students during School Founder’s Day.
Chief Video Editor of Angelica Inspire
2022 — PRESENT
Created 5-15 minute book reading videos for the Angelica Inspire YouTube channel, offering young children in the local hospital the chance to engage with literature and STEM. Tutored and mentored younger students in my school who share an interest in video production.
Delegate, Chair and IT Department of Model United Nations
2018 — PRESENT
Consistently participated in numerous Model United Nations Conferences since 6th grade as a delegate and a chair. Developed a website for upcoming Dulwich Model United Nations Conferences (DSMUN).
Media Manager of Amnesty International
2022 — 2023
Helped organise various charity school events such as School Easter Egg Sport Race and took photos during these events. Managed a sponge-throwing stall for younger students during School Founder’s Day.
[ACTIVISM]
Edited and Uploaded Protest Music Vlogs
2022 — PRESENT
Published YouTube vlogs in which I share my insights and interpretations on the influential role of various music genres, such as K-POP and Italian folk music, as powerful mediums for political activism.
[COMMUNITY]
Volunteer of Seacole Project
2023
Volunteered at 2 different junior schools in Namhae, Korea. Taught students of Leedong middle school Tee-ball. Supported farmers in the rice paddy fields of Namhae Village with rice planting. Performed as the main character in a 45-minute forum theatre production that taught students of Namhae middle school about the impact of cyber-bullying.
Actor in School Theatre Productions
2017 — 2023
Performed as an actor in 5 different school Theatre productions. Collaborated with students from high school and middle school to stage the performance. Worked with renowned British Theatre companies such as Frantic Assembly and the Royal Shakespeare Company to stage short productions.
[ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS]
Member of ECOHUNT
2022 — PRESENT
Collaborated with 4 other peers to go plogging in Han River Park, Korea. Uploaded blogs to ECOHUNT website to highlight the importance of cleaning up trash in various countries. Organized Nature Walks and Hikes to appreciate natural environment and arranged documentary screenings about biodiversity.
[ENTREPRENEURSHIP]
Co-Founder and Chief Digital Officer of Avocago at LaunchX
2022
Worked with a team of 4 other students from different areas of the world during the 2022 LaunchX Entrepreneurship Summer Program. Founded a startup company called Avocago. Designed a prototype of a mobile application that helps people with dietary restrictions locate restaurants that accommodate their dietary preferences. Developed a landing page that reached up to 650 viewers.
[PAID OPPORTUNITIES]
Team Member of Tartine Bakery
2023
Assisted customers with checkout, cleaned tables, washed dishes. Learned new skills like making different beverages and coffee. Connected with new people from different backgrounds.
Video Intern at EducationUSA
2021 — PRESENT
Worked with 4 other interns from Korea and Japan and different advisors from EducationUSA Headquarters all across the world. Produced numerous videos ranging from short-form videos for the EducationUSA social media to 1 hour long webinars uploaded onto the YouTube Channel. Helped facilitate EducationUSA stalls in college seminars and events.
Student Reporter at The Korea Herald
2022 — 2023
Immersed myself in the role of a news reporter. Addressed various issues in Korea that often go unnoticed by mainstream news outlets. Specifically, I shed light on topics such as elderly poverty and the challenging lives of delivery workers in South Korea.
Community Intern at LaunchX Online Entrepreneurship Summer Program
2023
Worked with 2 other selected community interns to design and coordinate virtual community events such as an Alumni Talk Show, student TED Talk, Virtual Game Show for aspiring entrepreneurs who attended the 2023 LaunchX Summer Program.
[SUMMER ENRICHMENT]
Participant in the UPenn Wharton Leadership in the Business World Program
2023
Enriched my business mindset by taking classes on marketing, operations, finance, contract law, human resources as well as lectures on how to develop effective leadership. Connected with other compassionate high school students looking forward to becoming leaders in business. Worked on a project in which we presented ideas to improve a selected company's (INTEL) business operations.
Participant in the LaunchX Entrepreneurship Summer Program
2022
Took a 5 week course on entrepreneurship and business where I learned about finance, marketing, management, sales. Learned how to found a successful startup business. Had meetings with business mentors who guided my team and I into founding a successful business.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
[LEADERSHIP]
Head Girl
2022 — PRESENT
Highest honor bestowed upon a female student. Collaborated with 3 other peers and the Head of Senior School to make a positive contribution. Attended the EiM Leadership Conference Singapore. Led school assemblies every week. Worked with architects from Seoul National University to design the IB Common Room. Supervised the student council and helped them launch our first Snack Bar, Valentine’s Day Grams, Fall Ball.
House Captain
2022 — 2023
Collaborated with 2 other House Captains from Middle School. Organised school spirit events such as Sports Day, 3-week whole school art mural project, created pies for International Pi Day.
Member of Broadcasting Club
2022 — 2023
Collaborated with younger Dulwich students passionate about video production. Filmed videos that were all showcased in school assemblies. Aimed to introduce students to important school staff members. Took on the responsibility as the translator, interviewer for a documentary.
Media Manager of Amnesty International
2022 — 2023
Helped organise various charity school events such as School Easter Egg Sport Race and took photos during these events. Managed a sponge-throwing stall for younger students during School Founder’s Day.
Chief Video Editor of Angelica Inspire
2022 — PRESENT
Created 5-15 minute book reading videos for the Angelica Inspire YouTube channel, offering young children in the local hospital the chance to engage with literature and STEM. Tutored and mentored younger students in my school who share an interest in video production.
Delegate, Chair and IT Department of Model United Nations
2018 — PRESENT
Consistently participated in numerous Model United Nations Conferences since 6th grade as a delegate and a chair. Developed a website for upcoming Dulwich Model United Nations Conferences (DSMUN).
Media Manager of Amnesty International
2022 — 2023
Helped organise various charity school events such as School Easter Egg Sport Race and took photos during these events. Managed a sponge-throwing stall for younger students during School Founder’s Day.
[ACTIVISM]
Edited and Uploaded Protest Music Vlogs
2022 — PRESENT
Published YouTube vlogs in which I share my insights and interpretations on the influential role of various music genres, such as K-POP and Italian folk music, as powerful mediums for political activism.
[COMMUNITY]
Volunteer of Seacole Project
2023
Volunteered at 2 different junior schools in Namhae, Korea. Taught students of Leedong middle school Tee-ball. Supported farmers in the rice paddy fields of Namhae Village with rice planting. Performed as the main character in a 45-minute forum theatre production that taught students of Namhae middle school about the impact of cyber-bullying.
Actor in School Theatre Productions
2017 — 2023
Performed as an actor in 5 different school Theatre productions. Collaborated with students from high school and middle school to stage the performance. Worked with renowned British Theatre companies such as Frantic Assembly and the Royal Shakespeare Company to stage short productions.
[ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS]
Member of ECOHUNT
2022 — PRESENT
Collaborated with 4 other peers to go plogging in Han River Park, Korea. Uploaded blogs to ECOHUNT website to highlight the importance of cleaning up trash in various countries. Organized Nature Walks and Hikes to appreciate natural environment and arranged documentary screenings about biodiversity.
[ENTREPRENEURSHIP]
Co-Founder and Chief Digital Officer of Avocago at LaunchX
2022
Worked with a team of 4 other students from different areas of the world during the 2022 LaunchX Entrepreneurship Summer Program. Founded a startup company called Avocago. Designed a prototype of a mobile application that helps people with dietary restrictions locate restaurants that accommodate their dietary preferences. Developed a landing page that reached up to 650 viewers.
[PAID OPPORTUNITIES]
Team Member of Tartine Bakery
2023
Assisted customers with checkout, cleaned tables, washed dishes. Learned new skills like making different beverages and coffee. Connected with new people from different backgrounds.
Video Intern at EducationUSA
2021 — PRESENT
Worked with 4 other interns from Korea and Japan and different advisors from EducationUSA Headquarters all across the world. Produced numerous videos ranging from short-form videos for the EducationUSA social media to 1 hour long webinars uploaded onto the YouTube Channel. Helped facilitate EducationUSA stalls in college seminars and events.
Student Reporter at The Korea Herald
2022 — 2023
Immersed myself in the role of a news reporter. Addressed various issues in Korea that often go unnoticed by mainstream news outlets. Specifically, I shed light on topics such as elderly poverty and the challenging lives of delivery workers in South Korea.
Community Intern at LaunchX Online Entrepreneurship Summer Program
2023
Worked with 2 other selected community interns to design and coordinate virtual community events such as an Alumni Talk Show, student TED Talk, Virtual Game Show for aspiring entrepreneurs who attended the 2023 LaunchX Summer Program.
[SUMMER ENRICHMENT]
Participant in the UPenn Wharton Leadership in the Business World Program
2023
Enriched my business mindset by taking classes on marketing, operations, finance, contract law, human resources as well as lectures on how to develop effective leadership. Connected with other compassionate high school students looking forward to becoming leaders in business. Worked on a project in which we presented ideas to improve a selected company's (INTEL) business operations.
Participant in the LaunchX Entrepreneurship Summer Program
2022
Took a 5 week course on entrepreneurship and business where I learned about finance, marketing, management, sales. Learned how to found a successful startup business. Had meetings with business mentors who guided my team and I into founding a successful business.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
[LEADERSHIP]
Head Girl
2022 — PRESENT
Highest honor bestowed upon a female student. Collaborated with 3 other peers and the Head of Senior School to make a positive contribution. Attended the EiM Leadership Conference Singapore. Led school assemblies every week. Worked with architects from Seoul National University to design the IB Common Room. Supervised the student council and helped them launch our first Snack Bar, Valentine’s Day Grams, Fall Ball.
House Captain
2022 — 2023
Collaborated with 2 other House Captains from Middle School. Organised school spirit events such as Sports Day, 3-week whole school art mural project, created pies for International Pi Day.
Member of Broadcasting Club
2022 — 2023
Collaborated with younger Dulwich students passionate about video production. Filmed videos that were all showcased in school assemblies. Aimed to introduce students to important school staff members. Took on the responsibility as the translator, interviewer for a documentary.
Media Manager of Amnesty International
2022 — 2023
Helped organise various charity school events such as School Easter Egg Sport Race and took photos during these events. Managed a sponge-throwing stall for younger students during School Founder’s Day.
Chief Video Editor of Angelica Inspire
2022 — PRESENT
Created 5-15 minute book reading videos for the Angelica Inspire YouTube channel, offering young children in the local hospital the chance to engage with literature and STEM. Tutored and mentored younger students in my school who share an interest in video production.
Delegate, Chair and IT Department of Model United Nations
2018 — PRESENT
Consistently participated in numerous Model United Nations Conferences since 6th grade as a delegate and a chair. Developed a website for upcoming Dulwich Model United Nations Conferences (DSMUN).
Media Manager of Amnesty International
2022 — 2023
Helped organise various charity school events such as School Easter Egg Sport Race and took photos during these events. Managed a sponge-throwing stall for younger students during School Founder’s Day.
[ACTIVISM]
Edited and Uploaded Protest Music Vlogs
2022 — PRESENT
Published YouTube vlogs in which I share my insights and interpretations on the influential role of various music genres, such as K-POP and Italian folk music, as powerful mediums for political activism.
[COMMUNITY]
Volunteer of Seacole Project
2023
Volunteered at 2 different junior schools in Namhae, Korea. Taught students of Leedong middle school Tee-ball. Supported farmers in the rice paddy fields of Namhae Village with rice planting. Performed as the main character in a 45-minute forum theatre production that taught students of Namhae middle school about the impact of cyber-bullying.
Actor in School Theatre Productions
2017 — 2023
Performed as an actor in 5 different school Theatre productions. Collaborated with students from high school and middle school to stage the performance. Worked with renowned British Theatre companies such as Frantic Assembly and the Royal Shakespeare Company to stage short productions.
[ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS]
Member of ECOHUNT
2022 — PRESENT
Collaborated with 4 other peers to go plogging in Han River Park, Korea. Uploaded blogs to ECOHUNT website to highlight the importance of cleaning up trash in various countries. Organized Nature Walks and Hikes to appreciate natural environment and arranged documentary screenings about biodiversity.
[ENTREPRENEURSHIP]
Co-Founder and Chief Digital Officer of Avocago at LaunchX
2022
Worked with a team of 4 other students from different areas of the world during the 2022 LaunchX Entrepreneurship Summer Program. Founded a startup company called Avocago. Designed a prototype of a mobile application that helps people with dietary restrictions locate restaurants that accommodate their dietary preferences. Developed a landing page that reached up to 650 viewers.
[PAID OPPORTUNITIES]
Team Member of Tartine Bakery
2023
Assisted customers with checkout, cleaned tables, washed dishes. Learned new skills like making different beverages and coffee. Connected with new people from different backgrounds.
Video Intern at EducationUSA
2021 — PRESENT
Worked with 4 other interns from Korea and Japan and different advisors from EducationUSA Headquarters all across the world. Produced numerous videos ranging from short-form videos for the EducationUSA social media to 1 hour long webinars uploaded onto the YouTube Channel. Helped facilitate EducationUSA stalls in college seminars and events.
Student Reporter at The Korea Herald
2022 — 2023
Immersed myself in the role of a news reporter. Addressed various issues in Korea that often go unnoticed by mainstream news outlets. Specifically, I shed light on topics such as elderly poverty and the challenging lives of delivery workers in South Korea.
Community Intern at LaunchX Online Entrepreneurship Summer Program
2023
Worked with 2 other selected community interns to design and coordinate virtual community events such as an Alumni Talk Show, student TED Talk, Virtual Game Show for aspiring entrepreneurs who attended the 2023 LaunchX Summer Program.
[SUMMER ENRICHMENT]
Participant in the UPenn Wharton Leadership in the Business World Program
2023
Enriched my business mindset by taking classes on marketing, operations, finance, contract law, human resources as well as lectures on how to develop effective leadership. Connected with other compassionate high school students looking forward to becoming leaders in business. Worked on a project in which we presented ideas to improve a selected company's (INTEL) business operations.
Participant in the LaunchX Entrepreneurship Summer Program
2022
Took a 5 week course on entrepreneurship and business where I learned about finance, marketing, management, sales. Learned how to found a successful startup business. Had meetings with business mentors who guided my team and I into founding a successful business.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Awards
Prudential National Junior High School Volunteer Contest - Participation award
USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) 2023 - Platinum winner
Korea Junior Water Prize (KJWP) - Sweden Ambassador of Republic of Korea’s Award, received an award of $1148.86
GENIUS Olympiad Science Division - Bronze award
Hanwha Science Competition - Bronze award, received $1531.73
GENIUS Olympiad Film Division - Finalist
Young Reporters for the Environment video competition for the promotion of the Global Forest Fund - Finalist, received an award of $700
Canada Invention Competition - Gold Award
Korea Science & Engineering Fair Competition - Finalist
2021 UKMT (United Kingdom Mathematics Trust) Intermediate - Gold Award
2021 UKMT (United Kingdom Mathematics Trust) Senior - Bronze Award
2022 UKMT (United Kingdom Mathematics Trust) Senior - Silver Award
Research
Journal of Student Research
Korea Junior Water Prize
Hanwha Science Competition
Genius Olympiad
Other
Coordinated DECA Hackathon with Wharton Global Youth Program peers
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Awards
Prudential National Junior High School Volunteer Contest - Participation award
USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) 2023 - Platinum winner
Korea Junior Water Prize (KJWP) - Sweden Ambassador of Republic of Korea’s Award, received an award of $1148.86
GENIUS Olympiad Science Division - Bronze award
Hanwha Science Competition - Bronze award, received $1531.73
GENIUS Olympiad Film Division - Finalist
Young Reporters for the Environment video competition for the promotion of the Global Forest Fund - Finalist, received an award of $700
Canada Invention Competition - Gold Award
Korea Science & Engineering Fair Competition - Finalist
2021 UKMT (United Kingdom Mathematics Trust) Intermediate - Gold Award
2021 UKMT (United Kingdom Mathematics Trust) Senior - Bronze Award
2022 UKMT (United Kingdom Mathematics Trust) Senior - Silver Award
Research
Journal of Student Research
Korea Junior Water Prize
Hanwha Science Competition
Genius Olympiad
Other
Coordinated DECA Hackathon with Wharton Global Youth Program peers
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Awards
Prudential National Junior High School Volunteer Contest - Participation award
USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) 2023 - Platinum winner
Korea Junior Water Prize (KJWP) - Sweden Ambassador of Republic of Korea’s Award, received an award of $1148.86
GENIUS Olympiad Science Division - Bronze award
Hanwha Science Competition - Bronze award, received $1531.73
GENIUS Olympiad Film Division - Finalist
Young Reporters for the Environment video competition for the promotion of the Global Forest Fund - Finalist, received an award of $700
Canada Invention Competition - Gold Award
Korea Science & Engineering Fair Competition - Finalist
2021 UKMT (United Kingdom Mathematics Trust) Intermediate - Gold Award
2021 UKMT (United Kingdom Mathematics Trust) Senior - Bronze Award
2022 UKMT (United Kingdom Mathematics Trust) Senior - Silver Award
Research
Journal of Student Research
Korea Junior Water Prize
Hanwha Science Competition
Genius Olympiad
Other
Coordinated DECA Hackathon with Wharton Global Youth Program peers
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