In this blog post, I will summarize my experiences, focusing on my academic efforts and school activities during high school, as well as examples of compassion, generosity, and collaboration, along with my motivation for applying and my career preparation process.

Academic Experiences and Reflections

After entering high school, I learned the hard way that sheer determination alone does not guarantee results. Although I wanted to do well in my studies, my efforts didn’t translate into results at first, so my grades didn’t improve. From that point on, I resolved to focus on “action.”
The first step I took was to delve deeply into my textbooks. I realized that solving many problems without a solid grasp of the basic concepts was inefficient, so I shifted my study approach to thoroughly understanding and memorizing every sentence in the textbook, even if it meant progressing more slowly than others.
It might have felt like a somewhat old-fashioned method, but my persistence was my strength. I continued my studies by first fully mastering the textbook and then using reference books and problem sets to build my application skills. Throughout this process, I managed my time rigorously, cutting back on sleep and even using my breaks for studying.
As a result of my consistent efforts, my grades improved enough to overcome my anxiety about starting late, and I achieved results that allowed me to consider applying for early admission. Once I set my sights on early admission, I consulted with my teachers more frequently and devoted time to related studies to reflect on myself and clarify my dreams and goals.
Although I didn’t have a clear goal when I entered high school, I overcame my lethargy by immersing myself in my studies with the mindset of “never doing anything in life that I’ll regret,” and I experienced the satisfaction of achieving results through action. Moving forward, I will set goals and persistently work toward them to ensure I never fall into lethargy again.

Description of Major Extracurricular Activities and Reflections

Having been interested in cars since childhood, I joined the model car club as soon as I entered high school. Moving beyond the model assembly I had done as a hobby to engage in full-scale design and fabrication, I initially faced many difficulties and failures.
However, as I went through trial and error, I felt a sense of joy and personal growth whenever the model moved exactly as I had designed it. Through this design process, my interest in the materials, technology, components, driving characteristics, and design of automobiles grew. This led me to set a new goal: to learn the skills needed to design and build actual, passenger-capable cars, taking my work with model cars to the next level.
Thanks to a school recommendation, our club earned the opportunity to participate in a corporate-sponsored model car competition. After passing the preliminaries and finals, we held numerous meetings over the course of the two-day, one-night competition to discuss functionality, body design, driving stability, and aesthetics.
In particular, defining the “keywords” for our production goals was crucial. Our team set the goal of “a car that is beautiful, lightweight, and fast,” and we established a design direction that maximized lightness without sacrificing design competitiveness. In the process of repeatedly designing and refining based on these goals, we experienced countless failures, and cold sweat would sometimes break out when unexpected stops occurred during driving.
After pulling all-nighters with my teammates to research and apply technology while continuing our brainstorming sessions, we achieved excellent results in the finals and even received tickets to watch a WRC race as a prize. This experience confirmed that I could achieve something by giving it my all, even if it meant putting my studies on hold for a while, and it served as an opportunity to strengthen my confidence and passion for automotive technology.

Writing About an Example of Consideration, Sharing, and Cooperation, and My Reflections

When pranks became so severe that they threatened to ruin the class atmosphere, I felt that, as class president, I couldn’t just stand by and watch. The mischievous behavior of a few friends caused conflict between our homeroom teacher and the rest of the class, and the atmosphere became strained.
The students who had played the pranks were reluctant to reflect on their actions due to pride, but I met with them individually to have a sincere conversation. Through our talks, I realized that even though they didn’t seem to be reflecting on the surface, they actually harbored feelings of guilt toward the teacher and their classmates. I persuaded them that having the courage to apologize was more important than the impulsiveness and pride of adolescence.
Their sincere apologies were delivered to the teacher the very next day, and the teacher accepted their sincerity. The other students also accepted the apology, and the atmosphere naturally eased; we reached a point where we understood each other’s feelings without needing to speak. Through this experience, I learned that sincerity and empathy are the most powerful tools for resolving conflicts.

Efforts and Preparation Related to Motivation and Career Plans

My experience with model car activities and competitions gave me the confidence to pursue a career in automotive technology. Going beyond a simple hobby, the knowledge I gained through the design and manufacturing processes laid the foundation necessary for building and improving real cars.
While preparing for the competition, I developed collaboration skills and practical thinking through the process of setting technical goals and analyzing and solving problems. Additionally, with the goal of applying for early admission, I worked with my teachers to clarify my career path and set aside dedicated time to study relevant subjects.
Moving forward, I aim to build on this experience to deepen my expertise in the field of smart cars and develop the ability to apply this knowledge in practical settings. Just as I overcame my initial lack of motivation through consistent learning and practice, I will set clear goals and prepare methodically to become a leader in automotive technology.