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“In difficult situation, the teacher who give me hope and dream”
When I was the third grade of high school, I got an extra-curricular English teacher. And I worked harder, but it was not able to pick up my English grade.
I failed to get into the college and then I had to repeat college entrance exam. I went to my parents and I said “ Dad! Mom! I will take up the challenge of retaking the entrance examination! ” and then my mom and dad had no say and there was silence in the room. I expected a positive answer. But my parents said that “Young Suk, It is not a good idea, we can’t agree with your opinion. If you would repeat college entrance examination, It is not guaranteed to improve grade for 1 year.“ this answer did not satisfy me. My parent‘s character is realistic and skeptical. Sometime it hurts me.
After I seriously struggled with the matter, I decided to try to repeat college entrance examination through self-teaching myself, despite of the objections of my parents. I told my parent about my plan. My parents did not say anything. I was to study the reading room near my house. I went there with pack lunches, because I did not have money. I studied alone except for English. I had courage to call my extra-curricular teacher who taught me before and I called. At that instant, the telephone was trembled as my heart. Though the receiver, I said “Teacher ! I am Young Suk. I decided to study for college entrance examination again. But, it is difficult to study English alone . Can you help me? Actually I don’t have any money but If you help me, I will repay for your favor!!” Centainly it was rude request to teacher. I felt shame and nervous . But I had little hope. Surprisingly, the teacher’s response was favorable. Teacher said that “ Are you trying again examination for college entrance? Oh I feel sorry. Okay let try again with me! After 10 minutes, can I meet you at McDonalds on the Academic streets?” I was very surprised and I replied loudly “Yes, I can!!” After a while, I went to McDonald on the Academic streets. Even my teacher arrived faster than me. I opened the door with a heart pounding. I greeted gladly teacher. “Hello! Teacher!!! It is been a long time. Nice to meet you” my teacher was reading the English newspaper and said “ Hi ! Young Suk!! “
We were going to have one study meeting per week, because he was a postgraduate student at that time. I thanked him a lot. Thanks him, I felt that I could pass the examination right now. After we ended our talking, we walked on the Academic streets. When I walked alone on the Academic streets, I always felt lonely. However, today, thanks to the teacher walking with me, I felt better and more confident than ever before.
The teacher always taught me English thoroughly and efficiently. And when I asked something about English he always taught kindly like an older brother. Once, I could not remember a certain word exactly. I tried remembering the word exactly. However, I was not able to remember the word. Eventually, I sent the clues about the word the teacher. And then after a while, he sent the exact word. The teacher was so nice to me. I appreciated a lot of the teacher and I decided that “I will repay for his kindness and I should be the man like him”
He majored in Economics at the University. When he had to decide, he always thought rationally. When he bought products, after comparing product’s price and function thoroughly, he decided to buy. Once, we went to market to buy Coke. After he compared bottle Coke’s price, quantity and can Coke’s price, quantity, he said “Both price were same.” And then he picked up the can Coke. I was wondering and I asked “Many people like the bottle Coke. But why do you choose the can Coke?” And he replied “Both Coke’s price is same. The bottle Coke easily exit the bubble, while the can Coke do not get out of the bubble easily. And he said “Many people buy products without price comparison. Young Suk, when you buy a product, it is not wise to buy without price comparison. It is the theory of the price comparison in Economics.” After that, when he purchased products, he liked mathematical calculations. He was so nice to me and he was very rational person
He sometime taught me the theory of Economics and introduce that Economics is how useful in everyday life. He looked like so smart through my eyes. At that moment, I thought that “I should be the man who is smart and kind like my teacher. And I will major in Economics!“ and As I told him that I will major in Economics, he really was pleased and encouraged me “ Young Suk, I am sure that You will be the best Economics student !” He always encouraged me.
Our class was continued in September. Although from September to November, I had to study alone, I did not feel lonely or fear. Instead of that, I felt confident. In November, I applied for the Korea SAT. And then I received my report card. At the instant, I could not stop talkin. My grade was improved especially in English! I decided to apply for Economics at University. My parents seriously worried that about my applying because It was difficult to admission to Economics. However, this time, my parent believed me. My admission was not guaranteed. The day of the announcemen, I tried to check my result with trembling heart. As the result, I got a admission in Economics! I was very happy. That night, my family enjoyed the party. And I reminded my teacher.
After my admission, I could not reach him because he went to U.S.A. at the university first day,
I thought that “I should be the wise man like the teacher as well as the man who help another people.”
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