Education

• M.A., Educational Administration – Higher Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• M. Ed., English Education, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea
• B. A., English Language and Literature, Seoul Women’s University, South Korea

Areas of Focus

• Advising and Program Implementation
• Faculty-Led Program Development

My Background

Prior to joining the Global Experiences Office, Sook Young taught middle school students in Lincoln and South Korea. She has a Nebraska Educator’s Certificate/Permit(English Language Arts 7-12) and a South Korean National Teaching Permit (English, Secondary Education). She earned her master’s degree in English education from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in South Korea and passed the national teacher appointment exam there. She taught English as a foreign language for many years in Korea before moving to the US.
Since she moved to Lincoln, she has been enjoying teaching Korean language classes. She taught Korean classes to high school and community groups and tutored many individuals. She loves discussing Korean culture and will gladly answer any questions about Korea!

My Study/Work Abroad

After graduating from college, Sook Young went to Australia for a year of work and a holiday. She traveled across the country and worked at a company called Sensis, where she worked in a multicultural environment. She traveled for work or leisure to Turkey, Greece, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan.

Engagement: While working and living in Sydney, Australia, I joined a local Toastmasters club to meet more local people, enrich my experiences, and improve my public speaking and leadership skills.

My Ideal Next Travel Destination

It would always be South Korea. I miss authentic Korean food so much!