In this blog post, I’ll summarize my academic experiences, school activities, examples of consideration and cooperation, and the process of preparing for a career in marine sports during my high school years.

Academic Experiences and Reflections

The principle of “memorizing just one A4 sheet per day” is a study method I developed while balancing sports and academics. Since I was also training, there were many days when I was tired and my concentration wavered, so I needed a practical and efficient way to keep up with my studies consistently in those situations.
Specifically, I would summarize the concepts and formulas I didn’t understand or needed to memorize from the problems I solved that day onto a single A4 sheet. When there was a lot to memorize, I wrote in small letters to fit more information; when there was less, I drew large tables to organize the material visually. After completing my daily quota of problems, I would fill in any gaps in my understanding and condense everything onto a single sheet. Then, when I returned home at night, I would walk around and repeatedly memorize that sheet right before going to sleep.
The advantages of this method were that I could immediately fill in any gaps in my knowledge and control the volume of material. Because I had been training for so long, there were gaps in my learning here and there, but if I tried to reorganize everything from scratch, I’d run out of time and energy and quickly burn out. Instead, by organizing only the gaps that emerged after solving problems onto a single sheet and memorizing it, I could efficiently fill in “what I needed to know right now.”
Above all, once my study method was organized through this approach, my anxiety decreased. It was a time when I felt a heavy burden to excel at both academics and sports, but the fact that I had a method I could practice daily helped me form a habit and eased my worries. As I experienced the sense of security that comes from knowing a method, I learned the strength to practice consistently.

Major School Activities and Reflections

I’ve loved physical education since I was young and was generally a bit better at sports than others, so I was recommended by my peers to serve as the Physical Education Club President, a role I held for three years. The position of Physical Education Club President went beyond simply assisting with events; it involved responsibility for safety and team management.
An accident during my elementary school years became a major turning point for me. While playing soccer, two larger classmates collided, resulting in one breaking his arm and the other breaking a tooth. Although those around me comforted me by saying, “It’s not your fault,” I felt a sense of responsibility as the Physical Education Club President, believing I should have paid more attention to safety. After that, to reduce potential risks during PE classes, I actively participated in safety training and familiarized myself with emergency response procedures.
In fact, when a friend later slipped off the horizontal bar and fractured his arm, I followed the first aid training I had received: I immobilized the injured area with a towel to prevent movement, then contacted the school nurse and called 911 to handle the initial response. Fortunately, the fracture was not severe, and he was able to recover through physical therapy. Through this experience, I truly realized how crucial preparedness and composure are in an emergency.
Over the course of three years, as I repeatedly dealt with both major and minor incidents, I learned to look after my friends with increasing care and to anticipate various situations in advance. As I prepared for events and managed classes with the mindset of “let’s be a little more careful” and “let’s pay a little more attention,” a sense of responsibility naturally took root within me.
Furthermore, the most enjoyable activity during my time as head of the physical education club was the inter-grade sports day. In a setting where competition between upperclassmen and underclassmen was fierce, uniting the class and coordinating opinions was a time that tested both my drive and my consideration for others. I strove to create an atmosphere where students could be encouraged with enthusiasm while also showing consideration for one another. When conflicts of opinion were anticipated, I listened to each side and mediated, learning how important it is to respect others’ perspectives.

Examples of Consideration, Sharing, and Cooperation, and My Reflections

One memorable experience from PE class was helping students who struggled to master certain movements. Some students were naturally slow-moving, and I concluded that they weren’t simply “unable to do it,” but rather “didn’t know which muscles to use or how to use them.” So, after observing their posture and movements, I began to provide specific guidance.
For example, I would demonstrate, “Right now, your body is positioned like this, but actually, you need to position it like this,” and if they couldn’t follow along, I would explain in detail which muscles they needed to use. As I encouraged them from the sidelines and helped them practice repeatedly, they gradually gained confidence, and soon there were almost no students in the class who struggled with PE.
Through this experience, I became convinced that physical education is not just a matter of technique, but a matter of confidence. I felt great joy and fulfillment in the process of teaching others the tricks of the trade and achieving small successes together. That’s why, even after entering the Department of Marine Sports, I decided I wanted to work in a field where I could interact with people and teach them.
This experience also taught me the value of cooperation. I learned that small acts of consideration from individuals can come together to change the atmosphere of the entire class, and that when a culture of mutual support is formed, anyone can participate in the activities. I have since developed a dream of teaching sports to more people in a friendly and accessible way.

Efforts and Preparation Related to Motivation for Application and Career Plans

My interest in marine sports developed naturally from a young age. Influenced by my father, I had the opportunity to experience various marine sports, and those experiences allowed me to enjoy multiple disciplines earlier than most. Since marine sports are activities conducted in a water environment, I believe inherent risks are always present; consequently, they hold both greater appeal and greater responsibility.
While interest in and the market for marine sports have recently grown, leading to diversification and revitalization of the field, I have witnessed the reality that there are not enough experts to ensure safety. Given the sudden changes and dangers of nature, the lack of professional personnel can easily lead to safety accidents. Seeing these issues, I resolved to become a marine sports expert who prioritizes safety above all else.
My goal is not merely to work domestically, but to become a globally active professional. To achieve this, I plan to master various sports, acquire knowledge and certifications in rescue and first aid, and teach people how to enjoy sports safely and happily. I also aim to become a systematic instructor by building a balanced foundation of theory and practical experience through my coursework.
After enrollment, I plan to focus on obtaining marine sports certifications as well as training in rescue and first aid, and I intend to actively utilize both on-campus and off-campus practical training opportunities to develop my adaptability in the field. In the long term, I aim to work in various countries to understand cultural differences and contribute to the universal adoption of safety standards. Ultimately, my goal is to become a responsible professional who helps more people enjoy marine sports safely.