Hana L is one of Jingkids’ newest interns. Arriving in Beijing four years ago currently in grade 10 and humbly living her life full of friends and opportunities. She is akin to other teenage girls who believe themselves to be boring people, but trust me she is anything but. Speaking all three languages including Korean, Chinese, and English. Originally from Korea and living there for a short period of time, she has found new changes that come with living in Beijing in comparison to living in Korea.
One thing she pointed out was the different costs of public transportation. It being more expensive in Korea she has allowed herself to indulge in little luxuries. Rather than taking the bus or the subway, she has found a solid group in taking Didis, finding her life to be easier. She has also found social achievements during her time at school.
Being best friends with a grade 10 girl named Serah and finding friends with people from other social cliques. When at school you see her walking around always chatting to someone new, never putting a stop to her antics.
She says, “going to an international school there’s more people to learn about.” Finding pleasure in learning about the different cultures she comes in contact with within school. Learning how people behave and why they do so, and about people’s life in general. Her time here at her school has opened opportunities for her to indulge herself in different aspects of different cultures.
She has spent her time going to different museums and taking in the art around her. When asked what a favorite memory of her she went on to talk about the time she and her family went to the Beijing Capital Museum.
She hopes to come out of this internship with developed skills in teamwork and organization. She is learning how to cooperate with different people and how to plan and schedule her life according to a realistic timeline.
For the future, she plans to go to university in Korea in the department of Chinese language. Building up her resume and personal strength to get to where she wants to go.
Images: Hana
