My name is Lauren Kim, and I am a junior at Mass Academy. I live with my mom, dad, and little brother Leo.

Although I was born in Pennsylvania, I have moved 11 times throughout my life. I moved to Illinois at a young age, then to Shrewsbury in 2nd grade, Southboro in 3rd grade, and finally Lexington in 8th grade. Here is a link to my sending school! In my free time, I listen to a lot of music – everything from rap, to pop, to rock. My current favorite artists are Flipturn and JPEGmafia. If you ever need music recommendations, feel free to reach out at lkim@wpi.edu! Here is a link to my Spotify. My favorite foods include peaches, korean cold noodles, and shaved ice. My favorite animal is the hedgehog. In my free time, I like to read and watch different shows. My favorite book is Flowers for Algernon, and my favorite movie is the Great Gatsby. My other hobbies include reading, going to the gym, playing the clarinet, and Taekwondo.

Music:

I started my musical career in Illinois, where I started learning the piano in kindergarten. After moving to Massachusetts, I started playing the violin, but ended up quitting both instruments after starting clarinet in 5th grade. I have been in various ensembles, such as the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, the New England Conservatory Youth Program, and the Lexington High School Wind Ensemble from 6-10th grade.

Hobbies:

Other than the clarinet, I also enjoy doing Taekwondo. I started in 8th grade and I am currently a red belt. At my sending school, I was a part of a variety of extracurriculars, like Science Olympiad, Math Team, Model UN, Debate, Powerlifting, and Red Cross club. As a part of the Red Cross club, I organized blood drives, fundraisers, and bake sales. I recently began a new position in my free time after moving to MAMS as part of the National Support Team, and hold interviews for potential volunteers across the nation.

Community Service:

Besides the Red Cross, most of my community service hours came from playing in the pit orchestra in freshman year. It was a new experience for me, but I enjoyed it a lot due to the people I was with. I have also volunteered as a counselor at the Munroe Art Center Summer Camp, which was an experience that allowed me to get to know much more upperclassmen. Finally, I get community service hours from volunteering at my local Korean school. I started attending Korean school in Illinois, and have continued to do so after moving to Massachusetts. I am planning on volunteering as an assistant teacher this year.