My name is Sung and I am 23 years old. I was born in South Korea. I came to the US with my mom when I was 5 years old. I lived in Michigan, finished elementary, middle, and high school. Now I am working on my college education, I am studying economics and political science. I have taken extensive time off from school because my parents could not afford to pay out-of-state tuition every four months.

These days, I work three jobs to save up and pay for school. I am committed to and actively participate in my local church. I enjoy being with my friends because they bring joy to my life when things get hard.

I hope to finish my college education and live a productive and faithful life pursuing the passions and the calling God has placed in my heart.

I conclude by saying I am American. It’s not just because I speak perfect English with a hint of a mid-western accent (if such exists). It’s not just because I want to vote and exercise my civic duties.
Neither is it because this country has invested so much in me for it to go to waste would be a shame.

I am American because this country has instilled in me an undying love of freedom. I am American because this nation raised me to believe in equality for all people. I am American because I have inherited the
wishes and desires of countless people before me; I desire what they desire, to see precious dreams soar on the mighty wings of freedom.