Kat Ley
Kat Ley was born in South Korea and was adopted when she was 7 months old. Before becoming a counselor at Sejong Camp, Kat attended as a camper for much of her childhood. Sejong Camp is simultaneously a place where she can escape the label of being “Korean” and be treated as herself. As a Korean American adoptee, she does not search to find the perfect label or identity for herself. Instead, she believes that her actions in the moment speak for who she is as a person. She has found peace in being able to embrace her Korean Americanness, while also believing that her true identity is defined by how she lives her everyday life.
At 22-years-old, she has learned and grown a lot. She struggled with starting and completing projects, and would repeatedly feel discouraged. In an effort to place herself in new environments, she made spur-of-the-moment decisions that would sometimes lead to more hardship. After putting her mind to it, she has completed cosmetology school and was the first to graduate in her class.
Thank you to Sejong Camp for hosting this recording! https://www.sejongusa.org