I met a Korean person in my neighborhood when I was a kid, and speaking Korean helped me and her get along well fairly quickly; she is my best friend till this day! I have also been going to Korean churches my whole life, and knowing Korean has helped me communicate with friends, as well as adults there. Knowing Korean has also allowed me to mentor at a Korean summer camps, where teachers from Korea come to America to teach Korean culture to kids. In addition, I help translate things to my parents from English to Korean, when they need the help at home.
