Student Teacher 38 | - ✏ Freelance Writer
19 hr | #1
Please tell us about yourself and your personal interests. The goal of this essay is to get a sense of who you are, rather than what you have achieved professionally.
My life has been consistently defined and redefined by international experiences. My father runs a multinational corporation that operates primarily in Asia, and I have subsequently garnered a wide range of travel experiences throughout and beyond my childhood. A lifetime of travel has fostered several, long-held beliefs. Primarily, the ability to communicate effectively between and across cultures is profoundly beneficial inside and outside of the business world, and, by extension, perceiving cultural value cannot be limited to the context of mere language or politics. Finally and perhaps most saliently, the gross socioeconomic disparities that permeate the world demand businesses and individuals rise to the challenge of social responsibility.
Having traveled on countless occasions between Asia and North America, I am fluent in both Mandarin and English. However, effective intercultural relations stems from something much deeper than language; it stems from a consistent sensitivity toward the customs, values, and national identities of a people. In this age of globalization, so many long-held assumptions regarding diversity and multiculturalism are largely outdated, and genuine, cultural sensitivity that can exist across national borders can be birthed only from a wholehearted valuation of arts and histories.
Actively fueling my interest in architecture and contemporary art and design, I unfailingly visit modern art museums within every city I visit. Genuine, cultural sensitivity comes from an appreciation of a people's value system as channeled through art, and I believe that the creative industries of a nation complement the greater economy of a nation. By extension, I view my interest in contemporary art, cinematography, world cuisine, and world antiques as an organic sort of balance to my professional interests.
Traveling the world has also alerted to me the socioeconomic immobility of many national peoples due to lack of education and poor political representation. I believe that corporate responsibility is paramount to solving these ills but only as a crucial complement to personal responsibility. Having volunteered for the Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, and churches throughout the last decade, I am beyond certain that a single individual is capable of making a difference in the lives of many.
Overall, I believe the key to my well-being, now and in my future, is balance. Cross-cultural communication extends far beyond linguistics; there is an extra-lingual component to cultural sensitivity that embodies appreciation of the arts as indicative of a less visible, cultural experience. Drawn to culture through cuisine, film, and art, I am naturally inclined to perceive cultures in a holistic manner, an unfortunate rarity in the business world. Though I see immense value in the creative industries, particularly those of developing nations, the genuine affinity I have for cultural appreciation in conjunction with my belief in the importance of charity and volunteerism has undoubtedly construed me as a worldly individual who values cultures well beyond their market potential.
My life has been consistently defined and redefined by international experiences. My father runs a multinational corporation that operates primarily in Asia, and I have subsequently garnered a wide range of travel experiences throughout and beyond my childhood. A lifetime of travel has fostered several, long-held beliefs. Primarily, the ability to communicate effectively between and across cultures is profoundly beneficial inside and outside of the business world, and, by extension, perceiving cultural value cannot be limited to the context of mere language or politics. Finally and perhaps most saliently, the gross socioeconomic disparities that permeate the world demand businesses and individuals rise to the challenge of social responsibility.Having traveled on countless occasions between Asia and North America, I am fluent in both Mandarin and English. However, effective intercultural relations stems from something much deeper than language; it stems from a consistent sensitivity toward the customs, values, and national identities of a people. In this age of globalization, so many long-held assumptions regarding diversity and multiculturalism are largely outdated, and genuine, cultural sensitivity that can exist across national borders can be birthed only from a wholehearted valuation of arts and histories.
Actively fueling my interest in architecture and contemporary art and design, I unfailingly visit modern art museums within every city I visit. Genuine, cultural sensitivity comes from an appreciation of a people's value system as channeled through art, and I believe that the creative industries of a nation complement the greater economy of a nation. By extension, I view my interest in contemporary art, cinematography, world cuisine, and world antiques as an organic sort of balance to my professional interests.
Traveling the world has also alerted to me the socioeconomic immobility of many national peoples due to lack of education and poor political representation. I believe that corporate responsibility is paramount to solving these ills but only as a crucial complement to personal responsibility. Having volunteered for the Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, and churches throughout the last decade, I am beyond certain that a single individual is capable of making a difference in the lives of many.
Overall, I believe the key to my well-being, now and in my future, is balance. Cross-cultural communication extends far beyond linguistics; there is an extra-lingual component to cultural sensitivity that embodies appreciation of the arts as indicative of a less visible, cultural experience. Drawn to culture through cuisine, film, and art, I am naturally inclined to perceive cultures in a holistic manner, an unfortunate rarity in the business world. Though I see immense value in the creative industries, particularly those of developing nations, the genuine affinity I have for cultural appreciation in conjunction with my belief in the importance of charity and volunteerism has undoubtedly construed me as a worldly individual who values cultures well beyond their market potential.