Industry & Impact-Ready with Sammy

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We can’t wait for you all to meet Sammy. As a professional flight major, Sammy was so drawn to the aviation program here that he came all the way from Seoul, South Korea. Feeling the call to the aviation industry, Sammy is specifically thankful for the approach to mentorship and instruction that the faculty take here as they model character first, professionalism, and aviation excellence. Take us up and away, Sammy, you are on.

– Thanks, Alex. Growing up, I did not know what I wanted to study. All I knew was that I wanted a school that would support my future and lead me to right career. I’m from South Korea and China, so looking for schools in the U.S. was a challenge. Luckily, I found LeTourneau University and discovered my path in aviation. LeTourneau has an amazing hands-on aviation program that keeps growing. I was able to get my very own instructor and start flying right away. Even after a rough flight, I could always come back to the airport and use the flight simulators to improve my skill or maneuver that was struggling with. I’ve been able to improve my flight skills and get close with my friends and professors, thanks to the time I spend at the Abbott Aviation Center. My instructors are always willing to provide insight on how I can improve my flights. Flying never gets old to me and I still cannot believe that I can fly these heavy metal things by myself. The professors and instructors always make sure that I’m doing well physically, mentally, most importantly, spiritually. Every class here at LeTourneau starts with a short devotional and prayer, which helps me to grow spiritually and stay focused on following Jesus. Aviation is not the only area of LeTourneau that keeps evolving, our international student population is growing every semester. LeTourneau welcomes people from all over the world. The student body is incredibly hospitable to international students and helps them feel right at home. I find great joy and meaning through my involvement with international community, and I look forward to see it grow even more. That’s my story, take it right, Alex.

– What a ride. Thank you, Sammy, and best of luck as you pursue your career in aviation. The world definitely needs more pilots like you, and that aviation center is something we need more of. What a cool facility. Thanks again, Sammy.