"I cannot change the world just so it's convenient for me," President and Dean of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Jikyeong Kang said when asked about facing adversities. "I'm a person who focuses on the positive-on what I have rather than what I don't."
Kang emigrated from South Korea to pursue a master's degree in the United States in 1984. There, she was not only on foreign soil but suddenly thrust into a culture far from hers. "It was daunting, scary, I felt like I wasn't good enough," she shared. On top of the challenges of graduate studies, she dealt with the language barrier, being far from home, and many bouts of self-doubt. But all that was quelled by going through the process and finding mentors who gave her immeasurable support. The same was the case when she pursued a doctorate in another state. "It taught me to be kind to learners," Kang expressed. "You never know your impact on that person's future. You might have a splitting-moment encounter [and may not even remember what you talked about or who this person was), but I think we all can influence and inspire younger people."
This story is from the March 2024 edition of Tatler Philippines.
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