Life is not easy for any of us but, I believe that the success and happiness in my life all depend on the decision I made. I was standing at a turning point of my life when I was in university; specifically, it was a valuable experience for me. I had started taking music lessons when I was 17; since then, I have been interested in music. Anyway, I succeeded in the entrance examination to the music program in the university. As time went by, I was promote to a singer and I hoped I would be one of the best singers in the world. Therefore, I was anxious to continue my studies in Italy; however, my father wanted me to become a music teacher. He had great expectations for my future as a teacher, believing, there was opportunity to got a teacher's licence in my campus if a student ranked among the top 10 in the class. As a result, a psychological conflict was created in my mind, and I had a big fight with him; then I determined not to see him again. But I had changed my mind to try something new. Thus, My decision to become a music teacher helped me to gain work experience in two jobs and learn the know-how of teaching.
First, I could have two kinds of job experience in my field. I was working as a music teacher in the high school on weekdays. It was a girls' school; during the work, it made me think of my childhood. I was sharing joy and sadness with my students; of course, many years from now I may look back on those days as the most rewarding day of my life. Also, I was singing in the professional choir on weekends. I could join this choir through Mr. Kim, who was another music teacher in my school, introduced me to the choir. There were many concert in my choir. Fortunately, all performances and practice started after finishing my work. I could trained well and could learn how to control my voice tone in the choir; namely, I kept my voice without studying abroad.
Second, I was able to learn know-how in teaching. One of these was how to manage high school students; especially, someone who has family problems. For example, the parents of one student, age15, ran an internet game club and worked through the night; then got home at 7 o'clock in the next morning, so they could not take care of her. She always came late to school with no snack and lunch; besides, she slept during the class. Also, she was addicted to propane gas. I remember that I spent much time solving her problems. I met her parents, talked with her and even participated in her personal life; later, I felt that I had not suffered in vain. After few months, she opened her mind when I gave the lunch that I had cooked with all my heart. Her situation was improving gradually while I was spending time with her. I learned so many things from that time, and it was my most valuable experience. Futhermore, I could learn how truly to love my students. I realized that silence cannot express love. It would begin to work when people sacrifice for others.
In conclusion, If I had studied in Italy, I could have learned great techniques in voice, but I could not learn how to teach. I've never regretted that I made the decision to become a teacher; of course, I will never complain to my father; on the contrary, I would rather say thanks to him.
First, I could have two kinds of job experience in my field. I was working as a music teacher in the high school on weekdays. It was a girls' school; during the work, it made me think of my childhood. I was sharing joy and sadness with my students; of course, many years from now I may look back on those days as the most rewarding day of my life. Also, I was singing in the professional choir on weekends. I could join this choir through Mr. Kim, who was another music teacher in my school, introduced me to the choir. There were many concert in my choir. Fortunately, all performances and practice started after finishing my work. I could trained well and could learn how to control my voice tone in the choir; namely, I kept my voice without studying abroad.
Second, I was able to learn know-how in teaching. One of these was how to manage high school students; especially, someone who has family problems. For example, the parents of one student, age15, ran an internet game club and worked through the night; then got home at 7 o'clock in the next morning, so they could not take care of her. She always came late to school with no snack and lunch; besides, she slept during the class. Also, she was addicted to propane gas. I remember that I spent much time solving her problems. I met her parents, talked with her and even participated in her personal life; later, I felt that I had not suffered in vain. After few months, she opened her mind when I gave the lunch that I had cooked with all my heart. Her situation was improving gradually while I was spending time with her. I learned so many things from that time, and it was my most valuable experience. Futhermore, I could learn how truly to love my students. I realized that silence cannot express love. It would begin to work when people sacrifice for others.
In conclusion, If I had studied in Italy, I could have learned great techniques in voice, but I could not learn how to teach. I've never regretted that I made the decision to become a teacher; of course, I will never complain to my father; on the contrary, I would rather say thanks to him.
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