As young children, setting high ambitions was ever easy. From the point of view of the youngsters, every day is a classroom, an opportunity for them to witness the livelihood of adults and envision themselves doing the same tasks one day. While some children display a sense of determination and certainty in their dreams at a young age, others choose to continue exploring. In line with this, The Granite Tower (GT) asked four Korea University (KU) students  about what they wanted to be ten years ago. The responses show a unique perspective  on how ordinary students  on campus used to or continue to see themselves.
  
Ten years ago—which would mean ten years less experienced but not less childlike than I am now—I did not envision my dream in terms of a noun that can be imagined concretely. All I wanted to do, rather, was to shine. I wanted to be the light of those surrounding me. By light, I do not mean one that shines in a famous, glamorous way, but one that radiates joy to draw the people around me closer and happier. Ten years later, a trace of this dream, to brighten lives and emanate delight, is still embedded somewhere deep in my core. Studying Civil Engineering now, I feel capable of bringing impactful and actual changes in the lives of the people by constructing properly built public structures. It seems that my ambiguous dream has finally taken a more concrete form.
Choi Kyung Lim (’17, Environmental and Architectural Engineering)
 
Becoming a professional basketball player was the dream I wanted to chase ten years ago. The desire to grow into such athlete, of course, did not first start off as a dream. I began playing the sport just to meet new people and hang out with my friends. Next thing I knew, I was practicing by myself for hours and hours, trying to catch up with those who were already proficient in the sport. The passion and dedication that I thought would soon disappear became stronger. I also found a competitive drive that I never knew I had. Up to this day, I still chase that same dream. Currently, I am with two basketball clubs as a key player for both teams, and as I meet and play with professionals I seek any opportunity that can help me improve. The road ahead is not easy. It will probably be the most difficult task I have ever tackled. Nevertheless, I will not give up.
Nam Hyun Woo (’16, Business Administration)
 
When I was around 12 years old, my dream was to become an accomplishedmy dream was to become an accomplished and a renowned professional in any field I chose to enter. From a very young age, not only did I enjoy playing sports such as soccer, but I especially enjoyed watching movies at home or in the cinema. Naturally, I developed an interest in filmmaking. I desired to grow into someone like Steven Spielberg who creates Hollywood blockbuster movies such as Star Wars. That dream—becoming the best producer in the world—still remains with me up to this day.
Han Dong Jae (’15, School of Media and Communications)
 
Roughly ten years ago, my dream was to become a teacher. I wanted to become a teacher who confidently stood behind a desk while the rest of the class looked up to me, cracked a joke whenever the students were sleepy, and affectionately looked at my students whenever they felt tired. Another reason why becoming a teacher appealed to me was because I always firmly believed that young students were the future leaders of our country. This meant that being a teacher, who played a crucial role in shaping these students, was a direct way of investing in our country’s future.
Yoon Chae Yeon (’13, Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering) 
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