Dean's Award For Outstanding Academic Achievement in Educational Theatre MA in Educational!

Dean's Award For Outstanding Academic Achievement in Educational Theatre MA in Educational!

​I believe that Adelphi graduate school was a turning point in my life. As Jean Nidetch said, “It’s not a chance that determines your destiny,” the choice to attend Adelphi graduate school changed my destiny. I have my own artistic lens, consistent with the curriculum and goals, and am now able to work as an artist with confidence and without fear towards the world. And to the professors who taught me, I would like to say that you are my teachers and great mentors who upgraded me to another level, and I would like to express my gratitude. I did not simply study and receive credits, but through this course, I was able to look back on my entire life and experience as if my life was being healed. And through this, I gained the confidence and vision that I can help others through education and contribute to creating a wonderful society where we can live together. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the professors who gave me an amazing vision and a beautiful, unforgettable experience, and to the school officials who gave me this opportunity.

​I received good news from Adelphi Graduate School that I would be receiving a Dean's Award.

Starting in the fall of 2022, all the courses I studied will pass by like a film. I can say that I studied with all my might. Because I started studying exactly 20 years after receiving my master's degree in a field other than art, I really wanted to study, I was passionate, and most of all, I was desperate. For me, I did my best with the mindset and vision to make this graduate school a turning point in my life, not just a degree or a 4.0 grade.

So when I organize the things I studied, tears come to my eyes without me realizing it. This is because the language and culture were different, and I remember the difficulties of reading, studying, and completing assignments. On top of this, raising children, working on projects, and teaching students were my additional tasks. I had to do all of this perfectly.

I always lacked sleep, was tired, and found studying difficult. However, because it was an opportunity given after 20 years of earnest effort, I felt that the joy of being able to study was stronger than any difficulties ahead of me. There truly is joy in learning.

I was not pursuing this master's program and degree for any job or purpose. I was already employed as an ‘artist’ and had no goals other than studying. My only goal was to gain some kind of qualification to educate students more professionally, and I desperately needed something that would give wings to my vision as a studio artist.

And I knew that if I was prepared like this, a better opportunity would arise someday. Because I already have enough experience and careers as a studio artist. But as I study, I feel more and more greedy. It is a desire to study further. But I can't think of a doctorate. I have to stop studying right here and run into the field. As an artist and educator.

Still, my studies will not end and will continue. I completed all of my degree coursework last winter, along with summer classes. My GPA was an amazing 4.0, and I felt like I was rewarded for all my hard work and passion, but after finishing my studies, it was difficult to let go of the idea of wanting to study more for a while. But I can't run with my personal greed like this. I think a master's degree is sufficient for artists and for me. I have a lot more to learn besides this. I will learn this slowly and prepare in the future. I would like to thank everyone who gave me encouragement, support, and so that I could successfully complete my master's program.