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Bonding Atoms: The Science of Human Relationships
The diameter of a 1-penny coin, which can fit between the tips of your fingers, is about 2 cm, but a hydrogen atom is 173 million times smaller than that. When studying such incredibly tiny objects, we often feel like we are both a huge and, at the same time, a very small existence. From the perspective of atoms, our bodies may appear as vast as the universe, but when we realize how ignorant we were before studying chemistry, we feel intellectually insignificant. No matter how unfamiliar and complex the world of atoms and subatomic particles may seem, it still shares hidden similarities with us. By studying chemistry, we begin to see the world from a new perspective and realize that fundamental structures can reflect human nature. For example, gold atoms do not interact with external atoms easily and tightly bond only with other gold atoms through metallic bonding. Like gold atoms, people also do not bond easily with everyone, but with those who share similar temperaments, deeper and stronger connections can be formed. The principles of chemical bonding are similar to human relationships. Some people bond easily with many, like oxygen or carbon, while others, like gold, form fewer but stronger bonds. Chemistry is not just about atoms. It’s also about bonds—the invisible threads that connect atoms, and metaphorically, people. As we explore this small and distant realm, we gain unexpected insights into our social world and realize that even the smallest systems can teach us the importance of true connection. I take great joy in discovering these similarities and sharing them with others. I also want to encourage others to find people with whom they can form strong, supportive connections, just as gold atoms perfectly bond with one another. Through animation, I’m able to bring the microscopic world of atoms to life, giving them personalities and stories that connect with audiences in ways textbooks never could. By using tools like Blender, I transform these chemical principles into 3D visuals, making chemistry an immersive experience. This journey is about more than just mastering concepts—it’s about making chemistry accessible, fun, and turning it into an art form that engages the imagination. *This is an animatic for review. It is not the final version. The final version will be completed and uploaded soon.
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Nepal, Volunteering to build a school.
Volunteer Work in Nepal: When my brother was 10 years old, he went to India, and the experience of witnessing the lives of the poor there had a lasting impact on him. He believed that this firsthand experience, compared to indirect ones through YouTube, TV, or books, brought a depth of understanding that could not be matched. My mother suggested that he and I join a volunteer project to help them, and although I wasn’t particularly eager, I thought about traveling with my brother and decided to go to Nepal for volunteer work.
However, the volunteer work in Nepal was far from a typical trip. Though I was not 10 years old, I spent a time that was truly shocking. The volunteer work involved building a school in a remote mountain village where cars couldn’t even reach. The house where my brother and I stayed had no doors or shower facilities, and wild dogs ran on the roof. There was only one lake where water came from, and we used it to cook and shower. Since everyone had to wait for the water, I ended up showering in my clothes. While volunteering, my clothes dried, and I wore them to cook for the children and share Nepali food with everyone. The work was physically demanding, carrying bricks and digging the land, but meeting and talking with volunteers from all over the world was a truly international experience for me. I lived like family with volunteers from Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Israel, Australia, and Japan while helping to build the school. Interestingly, some of them had been volunteering in such conditions for over three months.
Spending time with Nepali children, singing songs, eating together, and making many younger friends was a precious and unforgettable experience. When I returned to Korea, I suffered from stomach aches, diarrhea, and became very ill, but it remains one of the most valuable experiences of my life.
stomach aches, diarrhea, and became very ill, but it remains one of the most valuable experiences of my life.