1. Self-Assessment
My name is Jeakwan Suh. I was born and raised in Daegu, South Korea. I am double
majoring in business information systems and marketing at Oregon State University. I
currently live in Corvallis, Oregon and work for Associated Students of Oregon State
University (ASOSU) as a director of international affairs. After graduating from OSU in June
2016, I plan to continue my education by taking the MBA program at the university.
Interests
My interests are socializing with people, playing basketball, and traveling. A cup of
coffee with a good friend will rush my clock three hours forward in a blink of an eye. At the
end of a good conversation, people leave me with a smile. My friends always told me that I
should be a psychologist. I enjoy listening to people as much as I share my stories with them.
I recently had a road trip from Corvallis, Oregon to Grand Canyon, Arizona and I drove four
thousand miles. I was the only driver since my older sister cannot drive. Surprisingly, the trip
was not as tiring as it sounds. We passed by many cities on the way to the Grand Canyon and
each city had awe-inspiring views. I felt tired, but the views helped me relax and take in the
beauty of nature. I am planning to have another road trip to Vancouver, Canada very soon.
Basketball has been a good friend of mine. Playing basketball helped me to get along with
new friends, released my stress, and helped me stay healthy. I played the basketball for my
high school in California. My average score per game was 26 points. I prefer playing
basketball rather than watching someone else playing.
Abilities
I am adaptable. For example, I was on a duty for two years in the Republic of Korea
navy. I had to live on the ship almost twenty-four hours, seven days a week. Especially, I was
working with engines and the average temperature of the engine room was 116.6 Fahrenheit.

2. My nails were always covered with the waste oil and the lubricant. It was even worse when
the ship was sailing through the stormy sea. One time, I had to eat lunch at the engine room
and a big wave struck our ship. The ship was shaking up and down just like a roller coaster.
My lunch was all over the engine room and I had to clean that up all by myself. Life in the
navy was tough. However, I continuously try to give the meaning to what I was doing and
tried to avoid negative thoughts. As a result, I soon adjusted to a different environment and I
was honorably discharged from the navy with no injuries or any problems.
I am visionary. For instance, I had an intern experience at Exco, the convention and
exhibition center. Our team was working on a big event called the World Energy Council
(WEC) and I suggested the manager visit international embassies in South Korea and
convince them to do an exhibition about their countries and their energy projects. Instead of
taking other employees, the manager decided to take me with him to the embassies since the
idea was from me. I had never done a big project like that and it was not my job. However, I
saw this as an opportunity to challenge myself and grow. I prepared the presentation that
would be presented to the ambassadors and participated in designing the pamphlet. I
contacted with embassies and scheduled the meeting through phone calls and emails.
Sometimes, I had to work until two in the morning, however, I was not stressed or angry. I
was excited instead. As a result of our visiting, twelve ambassadors joined the WEC event
and also purchased 30 percent of the total booths to join the exhibition. The event was
successful.
I am dedicated. For example, I am double majoring, taking at least sixteen credits per
term, and working for ASOSU. My academic calendar is fully booked. To maintain a healthy
life, I start my days at 5:50 a.m. with exercise. I also work for 10 hours per week and create at
least three events per term for international students on campus. I need at least three weeks to
create an event because of the budgeting and location issues. Despite my busy schedule, I

3. never failed any classes and never lost my good standing GPA status. My dedication to the
process played the main role for my successful results.
Values
My values are honesty, optimism, and forgiveness. The main value that has driven
my successful path is optimism. I use my optimism to set a high goal and do my best to
obtain that goal. I also see failure as an opportunity to learn and grow. Honesty and
forgiveness are essential elements at the workplace, including fundamental methods that will
establish harmony and balance among the people.