In this blog post, I’ll share my academic plan, goals, and personal statement for becoming a news anchor with a major in Chinese.

Reasons for Pursuing This Major

I developed my dream of becoming a news anchor while participating in the broadcasting club in middle school. Because I’ve always had such a strong interest in languages, I practiced speaking not only like South Korean news anchors but also like foreign news anchors in English. People generally assume that to become a news anchor, one must major in journalism and broadcasting. However, I’ve heard that these days, it’s entirely possible to apply for open recruitment as a news anchor without majoring in journalism and broadcasting. Therefore, to become a news anchor better suited to a globalized world, I’ve decided to apply to Handong University’s College of Liberal Arts.

Academic Plan and Goals

I plan to major in Chinese. Given the recent trend of South Korea and China collaborating on numerous broadcast productions, I believe there will be a growing need for professionals proficient in Chinese. As South Korean culture is spreading widely in China on the wave of the Korean Wave, announcers who are fluent in foreign languages will be far more competitive. In this globalized era, I aspire to become a global talent alongside South Korean broadcasters expanding their reach worldwide. Just as your university’s motto, “Top ○ in the Nation, Top ○ in Science, Top ○ in the World,” suggests, I believe that your institution—which is laying the groundwork to expand globally—will help me achieve my dream. I hope that your university will serve as my first stepping stone toward becoming a professional who can make an impact on the global stage.
During my first and second years, I will devote myself to my major. Since I have not studied Chinese before, I believe I must first solidify the foundation of my major. After that, I plan to study journalism and broadcasting as a double major or a minor. Since journalism and broadcasting is a field that covers the media in its entirety, I believe I should study it at least once to become a news anchor.
During my junior and senior years, I plan to participate in a short-term language study program in China and will work hard to obtain the HSK certification through a language institute. In particular, I will focus on developing the ability to speak fluently and without hesitation. In addition to my major studies, I plan to join the campus broadcasting station. I believe that joining the station will allow me to gain practical experience, and I expect that interacting with seniors and juniors will help improve my interpersonal skills.
Since I believe a news anchor must also be well-versed in current affairs, I am also planning to participate in a current affairs club. Developing an interest in current affairs and cultivating the ability to analyze them while still in college will be of great help when I eventually become a news anchor. Given these plans, I anticipate that my college life will be very busy and challenging. However, it would be difficult to navigate the world without a spirit of challenge and ambition. I will strive to be a young person who always lives with hope.

Plans After Graduation

First, I will start by meeting all the qualifications required to work as a news anchor. I plan to enroll in a news anchor academy to receive intensive training. I will prepare by mastering the basics one by one, starting with vocal projection and posture. I also believe joining a study group of aspiring news anchors to prepare together would be a good approach. I also intend to pass the KBS Korean Language Proficiency Test and diligently complete the preparatory process required to become a news anchor. I’ve heard that becoming a news anchor is by no means easy—some people reportedly fail the exam more than twenty times. However, there are many who did not give up, kept trying, and are now successful news anchors. Like them, I am prepared to pursue my dream without getting discouraged. Once I become a news anchor, I plan to seek opportunities to engage in more global activities. Dreaming of the big stage I will one day stand on, I intend to devote myself fully to my studies.

Self-Introduction

I enjoy being in front of people and talking with them. That’s why I’ve naturally had a strong interest in languages.
The reason I’ve been interested not only in Korean but also in foreign languages is that the more languages I know, the more people I can meet. Being able to talk with people from other countries means being able to share ideas. When people meet and exchange thoughts, it’s a truly wonderful experience, and language is essential for making that happen. I believe I have a natural aptitude for speaking, as well as for learning, mastering, and handling languages. Conveying information to others, listening to their stories, and empathizing with them—all of these actions are carried out through language. That’s why I often find myself thinking about just how wonderful and amazing language truly is. As I began to dream of becoming a news anchor, I developed a desire to communicate with as many people as possible. I’m well aware that choosing a new language and learning it from scratch will be challenging. However, I believe that my passion for conveying and listening to the stories of others will enable me to turn even a dream that seems impossible into reality.