Week 1 Journal Entry: What are your strengths and weaknesses?

[ben.n...@gmail.com]

Hello class! It was great to meet you all today and I'm looking
forward to a great semester!

Please answer the question listed above in addition to writing a
reflection of things you learned this week from any of your classes or
even outside of class. You should be writing approximately 200-250
words for each journal entry. Good luck!

[shm...@hanmail.net]

Name : Bang, min-hee
Student number : 0325088

* Strengths

My strengths are my out-going and humorous personality.
My personally allows me to be open-minded to new challenges and
experiences.
To think positively is also my strengths. Even though that is terrible
thing, I try always be a positive.
If I have to experience something, I think that it is better to be
positive.
Lastly, attitude of hard work.
I do my best doing my task and I make an effort to work it out .
During the process of setting a goal, reaching it and setting another
goal, I feel good about my life.
Always having a dream and doing everything to achieve it, that is the
source of my power which shows the endless line of possibilities.


* Weaknesses

My first weakness is that I am not good at expressing myself.
If someone hurts my feeling, I can not tell them off.
So I sometimes encounter problems with other people.
Second, I always desire to put my best effort, thus I tend to persue
the perfection everytime.
That sometimes causes me to slow down in the beginning part of the
process,
because I try so hard to analyze and understand what I have in front
one by one.
But I think it's can be a good point as well.^^

[ben.n...@gmail.com]

Min-Hee,

It's interesting how our weaknesses can also be our strengths. Nice
job on your first journal!

[Kim Jun Hyung]

Name : Kim Jun Hyung
Student number: 9925037

* Strengths

I consider my hospitality to be my best strength.
Whoever I meet, I can get along together with them very quickly.
Last summer, I got awarded the most friendly student in seminary.
On top of that, I have been playing an role in solving conflicts with
workfellows when there is a problem.
I listen to them very carefully and find what is the reason. I try my
best to meet both opinions.
I exactly don't know why it has been worked but I think i am talented.
haha
Another one is that I can easily adjust myself to different cultures
and people.
I quickly adjust to a new situation and get used to it by changing my
attitude and ideas.
When I went to Japan, they told me that I look like Japanese.
When I met Filippino, they told me that I look like one of them. My
apperance must be mutil-cultural as well.
I might be a great missionary in near future like william carey. haha


*Weaknesses

First of all, to judge the others is one of my weakness.
Even though I don't speak up what I have in my mind, it's bad.
So I have been trying not to judge others finding good things of
people but it's not easy to stop it.
Secondly I am a person who is addicted to something very deep.
Now I am addicted to fishing too much. The way Koreans do fishing is
different from westerners I think.
Once we go fishing, it takes 2 days at least. I set several rods in
the afternoon and wait for big big fish until the sun rises. I don't
sleep at all. Even if It's very tiring and time-consuming activity,
for me it's big fun.


What i have learned this week is that time goes so fast. I need to use
my time wisely for it's God's.

[nars...@hotmail.com]

Semin Hong 0225213

Whenever I think of my strengths and weaknesses, first thing comes to
my mind is being perfect.
It could be strength or weakness, sometimes.
When something's up to me, I really focus on it. I consider all the
circumstances and think about all risks before it happens.
I mean, I am very good at making plans, organizing stuffs, preparing
some events, things like that.
but whenever I do that kind of job, I hope my job to be perfect and
that makes me stressed out. that is why I sad being perfect is also my
weakness.
for example, when I have my job done, I got compliments for doing good
job but while I am doing it I feel stressd out and rave out people.
I hope you guys understand what I am talking about. I am not good at
expressing my thoughts. Oops I just admitted another weakness. maybe
that is why I am taking english class. lol

I decided to have breakfast with my parents every morning from this
semester. 'cause I usually skip it. and my parents feel unhappy for
that.
the first day, monday was good. I had breakfast with them. and they
were happy that I did that.
but second day... I skiped the breakfast again. 'cause I drunk the
other night and I was in the bed all morning.
My parents didn't wake me up. and my mom left me a note before they go
to work, writing "it is all your own. If you make up your mind."
I felt really bad when I woke up and read that note. I broke the
promise with myself !!!!!!! T.T

[ben.n...@gmail.com]

Jun-Hyung,

It sounds to me like you are very passionate about what you do. I've
never been a very good fisherman and I have to say that I am much too
impatient to wait around for a fish to bite! At some point during the
night, I'm sure I would just give up and go to the supermarket to buy
fish...nice job on your first journal entry!

[ben.n...@gmail.com]

Se-Min,

We have in our presence a perfectionist! As Peter Parker's uncle Ben
in "Spiderman" said, "With great power, comes great responsibility."
Of course, along the way, balance is important. Maybe you can find a
way to allow yourself to skip a family breakfast now and then. How
about if you skip a breakfast, you'll make breakfast the next day? Or
maybe just promise yourself to have a family breakfast three days a
week. Either way, be careful with the long nights of drinking! :)

[izard...@hanmail.net]

English Name: izard
Korean Name: Kang yang
Student NO.:0585801

Dear Ben,

Firstly, I'd like to say that it's really honored and happy to have
this semester with you.

My name is Jiang yang, from China, and my English name is izardjiang,
for short, you can call me izard instead. I'm majoring in hotel
convention, grade 4. I have already been in Korea for two and a half
years, and this is my last semester, yet I've just decided to continue
my further education here at this university.
Well, I think I’m definitely a person with great sense of
responsibility and of hard-working, nomatter where and when,as long as
I am the person in charge, I would never make things half-done . And
being able to communicate with both English and Korean could be one of
my other strengths.

When it comes to my weaknesses, I think that being sometimes short-
tempered is the worest one that I have to adjust to become more calm
and patient in any situation with any things to happen.

Actually, just as other classmates mentioned, I am also easily
confused with some characteristics I've got that whether they are
merits or defects. Such as, to be a perfectionist. You know, it does
help me do the tasks well, but also bother me or even drive me crazy
to some extent with other may-not-be significant aspects. So I have
been seeking a balance for that at all times.

Lastly, I should say that I was quite impressed by the course syllabus
you handed to us at first class time, it's really thorough and
meticulous. By reading that it reminds me of hardworking and being
conscientious not only at your class but others as well.

Looking forword to having our formal class.

Sincerely yours

izard

[sung...@naver.com]

Name : Lee Sung-Hee
Student number : 0325145



My strength is trying to positive think even I faced a hard
situation.
Sometimes hard things make more hard the body and mind.
So I try to positive think and not to lose smile at that time.
It would be clear the things than do negative think and act. Also it
take a positive view of daily life.

My weakness is that scare something New.
I hesitate the situation like a when I have to see the person who see
first time or when I'm going to use something new stuff.
So I couln't be an early adapter never ever. I don't know why I'm
scared the something new one.
Maybe I don't want to see the failure but always mainain the safety.
But someone says if you don't have failure in your life you didn't do
anything.
Cause that's meaning you never have a try to do something.
So I keep in mind that and make effort to don't scare the failure and
fall down.
But it still difficult to me.

[kyum...@naver.com]

d

[sierr...@163.com]

English Name: Sierra
Korean Name: Tian wen
Student NO.:0583816


Dear Ben:

This is a really honor to have this opportunity to attend your class,
and I believe I can make good performance in this semester.
I am 23 years old, born in shaanxi province , west of China. I came
here two years ago. and my major is Tourism and Event Management. I
will receive my bachelor degree in next year.
I like to make friends and people feel comfortable to get along with
me. I am a little bit lazy sometimes, but I will try my best to
improve myself gradually. I am good at some subjects but not with some
others. for examples, I think my oral english should be improve go
step further. I hope that I can get over it by my effort during this
term.
It is exciting for me to attend your class, I wish I can try my best
to finish the course.


Best regards.

Sierra

[MINJI KWON]

Name: Minji Kwon
Student number: 0425009

Hi! Ben and classmates!

Firstly, I am glad to meet you so much!

Actually, I did not know about this job until this afternoon.
Therefore, I am a little bit hurry to make this now.

I reckon I got some strength. Especially I am strong about get used
many things. Therefore, it makes me easy to leave wherever, leave with
whomever. That is why I am willing to travel. In additionally I’m very
enthusiastic person especially when I do what I want. I know many
people are enthusiastic but I heard about my attitude when I do
something enjoyable. Many people said I got full of energy for do it.
I look like correctly person and I want do my job very clearly so I
make working order forms when I do my business.

On the other hand, I have such kind of strengths because of my weak
points.
Sometimes I forget very important things what I have to check. The
worst happening was I missed a flight ticket when I was on travelling
by my self, because I made a mistake about the date of flight. After
the happening, I got a habit to check very correctly.

[ans...@hanmail.net]

Name : Ji Sook, Moon
Student number : 0337016

In case someone inquires about my strengths and weaknesses, I would be
abashed because it is awkward question. Many people have difficulty in
saying like this.

Someone said life is compared to a voyage so, sometimes I'm faced by
the difficulty. However I always try to take a cheerful view of life.
As well as, I'm very passionate to do something. No one hardly contain
my enthusiasm. Usually I make a challenge to the dream and love. But
still I haven't fuond what I want to be. I like meet new people so, I
take kindly to ant stranger. that is the greates of my strengths.

I often look like a person leading the others because of my strong
opinions, despite all these I also care about others' opinions and
gives then attention I'm a person who either hates or likes thing.
From time to time we need to stop sitting on the fence and make up our
mind. However I miss a good opportunity caused by my indecision.

[ben.n...@gmail.com]

Sung-Hee,

Thanks for your post. It's interesting to read about how new things
scare you. I think they scare us all. I also think that overcoming our
fears and experiencing something new is one of the most wonderful ways
of learning. Of course, it's easy for me to say these things...I am
still terrified of bungee jumping! One of these days, I'll have to
just force myself to go for it!

[ben.n...@gmail.com]

Sierra,

I look forward to working with you this semester. I'm sure you'll
make some improvements in your English speaking ability this semester.
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you attain your
goals!

[ben.n...@gmail.com]

Min-Ji,

You missed your flight? Wow, that is....well in some ways enviable. I
would love to be able to relax more before I travel. Every time I
travel, I get worried and nervous. I never sleep well the night before
and it makes traveling much more difficult! It is fun to read about
how you missed your flight. You must be so laid back! Well as they
say, "One man's trash is another man's treasure." I wish I could relax
when I travel!

[ben.n...@gmail.com]

Izard,

Thank God for perfectionists! I am anything but a perfectionist. I
stress out a lot in the same ways perfectionists do, but I'm never
perfect! As far as patience goes, I think that's just something that
comes with age. I am not patient as a rule, but the older I get, the
more patient I become. Again, its interesting to note how a perceived
weakness, like a lack of patience, can actually be a disguised
strength, like being a perfectionist- and of course, vice-versa!

[ben.n...@gmail.com]

Ji Sook,

What you are saying sounds like "analysis paralysis" a phrase that
means you think so much about something that it prevents you from
taking action! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[sies...@hanmail.net]

Name: Kim, Jeong-hee
Student NO: 0425044

Ben! sorry, I'm sorry for the late journal.


Above all, That I'm sincere and resoponsible are my strength. so I can
do everything with any member of society.

And I frequently heard 'personality is good'. because It seems to have
ability which can see through other people's mind with my deeply
consideration.


On the other hand, I'm impatient. So I've often didn't made out some
works. So, I've tried to take a habit that think one more time before
start the work, And now, I'm improving about it. And If I have
something changes, I fear about that.

I have to realize that these shortcomings are no good to me and I have
to fix them.


I can't understand what you're saying in class, actually. Your speed
is so fast to me. ^^; I'm not so good at English. but I'll try as
possible.

[kyum...@naver.com]

Before answering the question, I want to appologize my mistake that I
just wrote ‘d’.

It is always hard to explain about things about my characters to me.
I am a person who has strong opinion. It is negative but it is helpful
to me.
When it comes to me weakness, I don’t accept other’s opinion.
Once I thought it is right, it is hard to change.
Even if it is wrong, I try to persuade others not to accept or admit
the situation.
This is one of the common reasons that I make my girlfriend crying.
Because I know my weakness, in these days I try to improve it and I am
always careful about it.

But it is also my strength. If I concentrated on something, I can
last my opinion and conduct properly and quickly
without any wavering. When I was in charge of the university travel
group,
I didn’t have many experiences and was very young.
So many people who are older than me wanted me to lead the group as
their way.
As I mentioned, I am a person who has strong opinion. Although their
ways were also great,
I didn’t follow their opinion because I also had opinions and
confidence that I can lead it better than any others.
As a result, I am satisfied with the performance as a leader.
If I led the group without my strong opinion, I would hesitate to
decide something important and feel regret.
Of course, I learned that I should accept and understand others.

[ben.n...@gmail.com]

Kyu-Mi,

Make sure and write your name before each post for me so I can credit
your homework participation. Thanks!

What you are saying as far as being opinionated is interesting.
Having a strong opinion is often a quality of a good leader. Yet, it's
interesting to note that hearing the opinions and concerns of others
is also equally important to being a good leader. It sounds as though
you are trying to find the balance there and I'm sure you will! Great
post!

[ben.n...@gmail.com]

Jeong-Hee,

Thank you for your feedback about my speaking rate in class. I'll try
and slow it down a bit. Part of that is because I'm a little
nervous. I will also try my best! Please, please, please ask me if
you need something repeated or if you have any questions. Sometimes I
need to be reminded to slow down. :)

[rook...@hanmail.net]

Name : Lee Sang-mo
Student number : 0225131

Hi Ben. I apologize for late journal.
I don't know how to deal google groups....

* Strengths

I think that delicateness is my good point. I am not that sensitive
and calm.
When other people see just same distraction, I see background and try
to notice the inside story.
When conflict occurs, and many people just claim theirs opinions and
requests, I listen to their stories intently and notice their real
reasons and needs.
That helps me I can have a good relationship with other people.


* Weaknesses

My weaknesses is that I am always being get absent-minded.
My forgetfulness had made me lose several good chances. It had made my
parents and friends disappointed.
So I tried to take notes everything to do. For the first time, I was
not skillful at recording.
I sometimes lost my planer, and scattering memos caused bigger
confusions.
Through referring to books and guiding by my senior, it is a habit
with me now.

[ben.n...@gmail.com]

Sang-Mo,

Maybe you'd be a good father. At least your strengths lead me to
believe that. Of course, if you are absent-minded, maybe you'll forget
the kids somewhere. :) Actually, I can relate well to what you said
about having your memos scattered around. I often start too many
projects at one time and have trouble focusing on finishing each one!
I suppose whats important is figuring out how to make our learning
styles work for us and not against us! Nice piece of writing here. Try
to get it in on time though.

[sungbulee]

sungbu lee
0225138
hello Ben? how are you? I just wanna confirm that you got my mail.