Honor Society® member
Serenity Morales
Professor's Assistant (Korean) at University of Texas at San Antonio
- University of Texas- San Antonio
- Communication
- Class of 2016
- San Antonio, Texas
Member since May 2013
About
Hello! My name is Serenity Morales, and honored I am to be a part of such a renowned organization! I have just recently returned to school after participating in an immersion experience that I will always hold near and dear to my heart. From the beginning of August 2015 to the very beginning of August in 2016, I worked with the TaLK Program as an After School English teacher - bringing resources not readily available to rural schools in South Korea. I took a year off of my studies at UTSA to teach students English while simultaneously learning both the language and culture of Korea. It is an experience that I will never forget - and surely one that I will draw future inspiration from. But now I am back and ready to tackle my studies as a COM Major at UTSA. Though my plan for the future may still be quite vague, I have come to the conclusion that I do still wish to continue studying Communication. Continuing my education will, then, further catapult me into campus life and activity - helping me gain both experience and recognition suitable for resume documentation. If I am allowed to walk down the path I hope to soon pave, I will work hard to distinguish myself from my peers and find the best opportunities that I can upon graduating with a future graduate degree. As a senior undergrad, I look to the future in hopes of creating something of myself for my family, my peers, and the world in which I live in.
Education
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The University of Texas at San Antonio
Communication
2012 – 2017
Honors and awards
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Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges (Fall 2017)
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National Institute for International Education, TaLK Certificate (Spring 2016)
Awarded for Spending a Year Teaching English in Korea
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National Institute for International Education, TaLK Certificate (Winter 2015)
Awarded for Spending 6 Months Teaching English in Korea
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Department of Modern Language and Literature Awards (Spring 2015)
Certificate of Excellence in Korean
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Academic Honor Roll (Spring 2015)
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SA's Inaugural Korean Speech Contest Award (Spring 2015)
Beginner's Level First Place
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Poem Publication (Summer 2015)
Poem Published by Eber & Wein Publishing Company in the collection entitled, "This Time Around."
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Academic Honor Roll (Fall 2014)
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National Honor Society (2011 - 2012)
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Academic Honor Roll (2008 - 2012)
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Academic Excellence (2008 -- 2010)
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I look to one day work alongside a number of great mentors and peers – learning not only from each other, but those whom which we interact with on a daily basis. I wish, though long ways away, to establish a non-profit organization whose goal it is to raise both greater awareness and empathetic understanding of mental disorders and/or illnesses. My proposed organization would, in essence, fight against the social stigmatization of affected individuals. I just want to cultivate greater consciousness of mental health – and not just on a national level, either. We will aim to advocate for mental health on a global scale and work to bridge the gap between suffering individuals and the general public. I, too, will venture out for career opportunities that best suit my interests and future goals – combining my love for dance and communication with the desire to help better our society at home and around the globe.
- Graduate school interests
As of right now, I plan on applying for the Master's Program in Communication at UTSA - my current university. I will also look to complete grad certificates in both health and non-profit (if applicable).
- Outside the classroom
Dance is my my main hobby... Both the mind and body work inseparably when in dance - it is but a humble echo of each individual and the history both in and around them. To dance is to reflect your emotions, your experiences, your knowledge, your language, your culture - your identity. The body is a vessel through which we can speak - not with words, but through the very movements we create
Experience
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Professor's Assistant (Korean)
University of Texas at San Antonio
Jul 2016 – Nov 2016
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After School English Teacher
Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK)
Jun 2015 – Jun 2016
Volunteering
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Volunteer Worker / Performer
Korean Culture Club at UTSA
Aug 2014 – Jul 2015
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Volunteer Worker / Group Leader
Teen Advisory Night at the IGO Library
Aug 2011 – Jun 2012
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Volunteer Library Helper
IGO Library
Aug 2011 – Jun 2012
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Assistant
Leon Springs Animal Hospital
Aug 2011 – Jun 2012
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- Spanish Fluent
- Korean Intermediate
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