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Jul 09, 2017 Conversation Student Life EXPLO Pre-College + Career

Meet Megan from Wisconsin

Megan is working towards her Taekwondo third degree blackbelt, which has given her the confidence to try courses in Model United Nations and Musical Theater.

Jill Luoma-Overstreet

At just 16 years old, Megan is well on her way to becoming a Taekwondo third degree blackbelt. She’s taking courses in Model United Nations and Musical Theater — both interests that she’s developed through the self-confidence that Taekwondo has taught her. 


This upcoming year at my school, I’m starting a women’s self-defense seminar.  It’s specifically geared towards the transition into college and what it means to live on a college campus. It’ll be similar to a workshop here; I’ll teach foundational techniques for striking and self-defense, but we’ll also have opportunities for discussion.

My goal is for women to walk away from the experience not only knowing more about how to defend themselves, but also with a heightened sense of their own self-confidence. 

Personally, I know that I wouldn’t be who I am today without Taekwondo in my life. It’s given me such confidence and respect for others. It’s also taught me a lot about time management and has contributed to a lot of other personality traits that define me. 

It's defintely been a large factor in my draw to both Theater and Model United Nations. I'm hoping to explore these areas this summer, and gain a better understanding as to what a college transition will be like. I didn’t know anyone here coming into EXPLO, and it’s been really eye-opening and exciting to meet so many individuals from all over the world.

Jill Luoma-Overstreet