Activities

Launched a new letter exchange campaign to engage with children’s beneficiaries from developing nations.

 https://marianayeonkim.github.io/friends-with-letters/ 

Translated 30+ letters from Korean/English weekly. Supported a girl from Rwanda and exchanged letters

Taught English to the young defectors from North Korea and exchanged cultural differences between South Korea and North Korea.

Researched and wrote monthly English articles about current socioeconomic events for the Korean diaspora in HK; Worked with journalists and advisors to review and edit.

Selected as a member of the Academy for the Talented; participated in the summer program to discuss environmental issues in Asia.

Completed the "Writing the Big City" program. Explored NYC history/culture through writing and in-person tours. Learned about ethics/powers of journalism.

Practiced weekly independently & with band. Performed at school events with bandmates. Developed an extensive repertoire of rock songs through experience.

Took care of my mother, who suffered a stroke in 2021 and has experienced limited mobility. Managed household tasks and provided daily support for rehab.

Taught Korean language and culture to two 10-year-old 2nd-gen children of the Discovery Bay Area of the Korean Catholic Church in Hong Kong; Assigned fairy tales & educational picture books, increasing in difficulty over time.