Korean Culture Society: Welfare Officer

The Korean Culture Society was established to create an environment that is inclusive to all. What says more about "inclusivity" than having a non-Korean, yet deeply invested in Korean culture, Welfare Officer? For years, we have witnessed Koreans leading this society. A non-Korean officer would not only increase the appeal of the society,  but also bring out why Korean culture stands out amongst other cultures. I grew closer to this country after I undertook a research study on the Korean War. Despite foreign incursions, Koreans preserved a unique identity, and I hope that by joining this society, I can encourage other nationalities to celebrate this culture. 

Amidst all the attention the Korean Culture has received for its food, dramas, music, and even beauty products, I want this society to help students realize the traditional values of Korean Culture. Growing up in Singapore, I learned the importance of a balanced racial community. My Indian ethnicity made me aware of secularism and equality for all cultures. Studying HPE at the School of Slavonic and Eastern European Studies taught me the need to support emerging cultures. These are values I have picked up throughout my life, and since embracing cultures is a big part of me, I believe I would be suitable for the Welfare Officer of the Korean Culture Society, one who in the truest of sense, wants to celebrate Korean culture outside the realm of the nation.

The main event that the Korean Culture Society holds for the UCL students is Korean Language Class which is for every UCL student interested not only in Korean but also in Korean culture. The class was divided into various levels depending on their capabilities in speaking Korean. I have conducted this class for about a year and half for both intermediate and advanced levels. For every class, the welfare officer created class schedules and uploaded links for the class students on the Facebook group, so that the students could conveniently join classes without confusion. Having the officer enabled me to focus on preparing class materials such as slides, which improved the quality of the classes. Taking on the welfare officer role will allow me to create the same environment for the new tutors as I had, as well as helping them to focus on their classes.