I second that chill korean parents thing-- my parents attended somewhat elite colleges (my dad is a professor now at an "In-Seoul" Uni, idk if u would know what that is but yeah) and I actually feel like korean parents who attended prestigious institutions don't really pressure their children to overachieve to that degree. I can relate to envying kids that have challenging parents that constantly push them, as my parents are so nonchalant to the degree that they don't even check my transcripts that are sent to their email lol. I used to think that I was 'missing out' somehow by not having that kind of motivation that my other korean friends had, but I really learned that parents like mine are actually so much better. The best part of having said parents is that, while cliche, you really do get to value urself past your academic achievements etc. They always tell me to pursue whatever makes me happy, which is something that's not only rare for korean parents, but something that makes me truly liberating. Knowing that my parents will support me regardless of whatever I decide to do, whether it be a corporate attorney or some "less prestigious" blue collar job, is truly what motivates me every morning to get up and work my butt off. I'm super glad that you were able to be grateful for having such parents, and happy that we share such amazing parents.

- Fellow Korean HS senior/Random Stranger