Stony Brook University SUNY Korea

“My name is MinJoon Kim; I’m one of the first graduates of SUNY Korea… 
At SUNY Korea, I was able to learn how to embrace the differences through my friends from all over the world.”

MinJoon Kim, Class of 2016, majoring in Technological Systems Management, is one of the first graduates of SUNY Korea. Right after graduation, he moved on to the next chapter of his life: career, marriage, and family. Now he works at Korean Air, representing SUNY Korea’s global mindset to the passengers from all over the world. 

MinJoon said that a mentor that he met from SUNY Korea positively influenced him and helped him to plan out his future. He excitingly said that someday he also wants to become a mentor for someone else. 

Living the life of a professional with global manners, MinJoon shared his story as the second interviewee for SUNY Korea’s Alumni series, History Makers. 
My name is MinJoon Kim; I’m one of the first graduates of SUNY Korea. 

One thing special about my university experience is that I met my wife at SUNY Korea. 

Why did you choose SUNY Korea? 

The reason why I chose this college is that it would be beneficial for me to study in Korea where family and friends are around me but take classes in English at the same time. 

How was your university experience? 

Overall, it was great and fantastic. I met great friends who came from other countries. By having daily casual conversations with my friends from all over the world, I was able to learn how to embrace the differences.

What do you do now? 

I work as a gate agent of Departure & Arrival team of Korean Air. I have to make sure that the flight departs at the right time and the passengers board on the right flight. I’m also studying visa and passport regulations of other nations to provide better quality service to Korean Air passengers. 

How did SUNY Korea help? 

When I was doing the job interview with Korean Air, they were looking for someone with a global manner, which I’ve learned from SUNY Korea. That’s how SUNY Korea helped me to work in this field. 

What is your life goal? 

One of the school counselors at SUNY Korea introduced me to a mentor. And through many talks I had with my mentor, he positively influenced me. So, someday I also want to become a mentor and influence other students. And of course, on top of that, I want to become a sweet husband and a father in a family. 

SUNY Korea is… 

I wrote SUNY Korea is a [paradise for dreamers.] 

I believe, when you come to a university, you enter with a specific dream in your mind. Even if it’s not a dream, it’s okay. You still have something that you want to do in the university, right? SUNY Korea offers a lot of opportunities and chances. So, don’t be afraid, put yourself out there, and never settle for less.

That’s why I wrote SUNY Korea is a [Paradise for dreamers].