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Cultural Career Plan Sample

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Investing in me specifically for this program is important, because I am passionate about pursuing cultural knowledge and obtaining a global state of mind. While involved in the program, I will make the most of the experience and all it has to offer. After completing the program, I will continue to passionately pursue expanding my cultural knowledge and linguistic skills. Becoming fluent in Korean and becoming familiar with the culture are key aspects in my career plans. Once I complete my bachelor's degree, my goal is to move to South Korea and complete my master's degree at an university there. I will complete my master's, remain living there, and then work for a police station. The goal is to live and work in Seoul, but these aspects will …show more content…

Using honorifics is involved in providing the appropriate respect to the person. There are several honorific titles used to refer to someone; using the wrong one, or not one at all, often causes offense. Not only does incorrect usage offend the person, but people involved in the conversation will see this as disrespectful too. I have an interest in other cultures, but something about Korean culture drew me in more so. I have noticed that one key aspect of Korean culture is maintaining a sense of harmony within communities. I think this is quite a contrast compared to American culture where being independent and unique are ideal. I appreciate how community is valued in Korean culture. I am also intrigued by Korean food culture. I have a favorite Korean restaurant which is family owned; the family, around lunch time, prepares the main dishes along with the side dishes and they all sit and eat together while customers eat. I have seen this situation each time I have visited the restaurant. This is something that I have never witnessed in American culture; this does not mean that this does not occur in American culture, but I believe this is rare. I appreciate this aspect of Korean culture.In America, people ask one another "How are you?" I have read that in Korean culture, the question "Have you eaten?" or "Are you eating well?" is used to the same effect. Also, the presentation of food is interesting. I find a Korean meal to be beautiful; just by looking at it, one can see how much effort is put into the presentation of the main dish and all the sides. There are a variety of tastes, textures, and colors; this is something that is not often seen in American food culture. Overall, Korean culture has interested me in several aspects. Investing in me for this program is incredibly significant because of my passion to learn about other cultures and the important role

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