At this time of year, the campus is almost empty. The students have gone home, the faculty are looking forward to their summer engagements, and the university staff are ready for a slower summer work schedule. All the challenges of the past academic year are over.

As usual, I find myself reflecting on my experiences. I remembered a special person who I don’t often think about but who had a big impact on my life. He was my unsung hero, from my life in Korea; someone I want to recognize after all these years of silence. His name was professor Cheon, the chairperson of the English department at my college. He was an expert in British literature, and besides being the chair of the department, he was fun to be with and a generous, considerate person. I received an academic scholarship for my tuition from the university, and this is where my story begins.

The story goes back to when I was about to become a junior. It was a long time ago, but I recall it as if it happened yesterday. On........

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