Yoonjae Lee

School & Country (location) 학교 & 나라 (위치): Osaka International School of Kwansei Gakuin

Subject(s) you are interested in sharing your knowledge 지식나눔을 실천하고자 하는 과목(들): Mathematics (IB AAHL), Economics (IB HL), Japanese

What inspired you to have interest and join our organization? Within your answer, please describe your character in a couple of sentences. 지원동기, 자기소개: I have always had a strong passion for sharing my knowledge with others. From 6th grade until now, I have been a part of and run my Study Buddy club which is a free tutoring program of my school. I first heard about this organization from my friend who served as the Japan admin. I think this organization perfectly aligns with my interest in helping others by teaching them. I am truly inspired by 'We Learn to Share's mission to facilitate global knowledge exchange among high school students. The idea of learning from peers around the world and contributing to this community excites me. In terms of my character, I would describe myself as dedicated, curious, and eager to make a positive impact through education. As for my character, outside of school, I’m a really passionate basketball player and bodybuilder.

Are there any previous experience (ex. AP scores) or specific reasons why you want to share your knowledge about the subject picked above?: I think that I am very strong in mathematics and economics. I have won multiple awards from mathematics competitions and I also run an economics club in my school. Also, I am eager to use my trilingual ability to teach new languages to other students. Further, because I personally know both the difficulties and the benefits of learning a new language. I have consistently excelled in my academic pursuits, as demonstrated by my strong performance in IB courses. I believe that sharing my knowledge not only helps others learn but also deepens my own understanding of the subjects. My interest in mathematics, economics, and Japanese stems from a desire to bridge cultural and academic gaps through shared learning experiences.

What do you see yourself doing in the future? 본인은 미래에 어떤 일을 하고 있을것 같나요?: I see myself being a financial advisor to either individuals or companies. The outcomes of being a financial advisor align with my values and interests well. This is evident in my service activities that I organized and have been a part of. In the future, I envision myself continuing to engage in educational initiatives that promote cross-cultural understanding and knowledge sharing. Whether it's through teaching, research, or community outreach, I am committed to making a difference in the world through education. In the future, I see a world where learning knows no borders, where math, economics, and languages become bridges connecting us all.