A little about Hye Su

Hi all, my name is Hye Su Park (people often think "su" is my middle name, but we don't have such a thing called middle name in Korea, so it's just part of my first name), a first year PhD student. I "think" I am interested in multi-ethnic literature (I am still trying to figure out what it really means), narrative theory (visual narrative and cognitive narrative specifically), and graphic novel. I unfortunately missed first three days of the workshop due to the plane ticket issue from Korea, but I am glad I am finally here with all of you!

I spent the great deal of my life in South Korea with my loving family, till I finished my undergraduate degree in 2007. Well, there actually was a brief deviation, for I spent my second year in college in Macomb, IL as an exchange student. Upon my graduation from college in Seoul, I solely moved to Boston to earn MA in English, and I now find myself here in Columbus, Ohio.

I like to run and bike. I used to be very into mountain biking, but ever since my mountain bike was stolen in the downtown financial district of Boston, I've been enjoying road biking a great deal. If you want to take a road bike trip or something of that sort, we could plan something together! I also like cooking and baking, even if I am good at neither of them (I am not being humble here). I enjoy trying out good restaurants and I take a great pleasure in eating good food, but only when my purse doesn't feel too light! I love to collect vintage/used stuff. I live in Victorian village, and I am glad to find a few fun vintage stores around my neighborhood.

What else,, I like traveling. I've been to Japan, China, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, India, Egypt, and Mexico. I believe traveling is a great learning experience. It makes me maturer each time.

I am a little shy and could get very quiet, but I always enjoy meeting new people and learning from their different perspectives.

Hopefully, Columbus will grow on me and we all will have great school years together!