My name is Hyojeong and it's meaning is to "enlighten the government." How did I get such a burdening name?
Before becoming pregnant, many pregnant couples talk about the dream they had which they think is the sign of becoming pregnant. Usually it gives a clue to the parents whether the baby is a female or a male. My parents also dreamed of "something" before having me.
My mother dreamed of a beautiful garden of purple orchids and my father is keeping it a secret saying that it was a very "big" dream. He even assured my mom that I would be a boy because of his dream but my mother didn't agree since she was sure that I was a girl. When I was born, my father was surprised that I was a girl, but still he thought the dream he had was for me. So, he wanted to make a name that fitted the dream he had which made him go to a famous name maker. The name maker couldn't think of a appropriate word so he made up a character himself. It was Hyo; it is a combination of fire and sword(?), meaning enlighten or make hot. Then, the maker added a character meaning government which brings the conclusion that my name means to "enlighten the government."
My dream is to become a scientist. Probably studying chemistry or astronomy. I don't exactly remember when, but I felt this joy when I studied science(except biology). I felt this pleasant or sensational kind of feeling when I solve a difficult science problem. Even more, science always surprises me with its clear cut rules and laws. My father always opposes on me becoming a scientist because he believes I don't have the "DNA" to become a scientist and that his dream wouldn't match if I become one. Then how does my future plan relate to my name?
Probably everyone in our country agrees with the fact that our government is not so caring about the level of science. They believe it is not so important unless it has already made a great significance like the stem cell research, although it is now proven to be fake. They do not investigate on science neither do they have the perception about the importance of science. My ambition is not only to develop the standard of Korean science but also to evolutionize the rusty perspective of our government towards science.
In conclusion, my final goal is to make my name become real. Like my name I will enlighten the government with my best effort. And study, work and think to make it real. Maybe my goal is to fulfill the meaning of my name before achieving the goal to become a renowned scientist in the world. Like Louis Pasteur had said, science do not have a nationality but scientists do.
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