Sorry for the horrible lack of updates - I've been busy and adventuring! Here's an update of the past week and a half:
I got to the dorms safe and sound at about 11pm on Thursday night. I crashed was up early Friday morning, not feeling any jetlag due to the lack of sleep from the previous two days. I spent much of the day exploring Seoul and my eyes wide and trying to take in everything. I even bought a towel, which I had forgotten - it's tiny. :) That night the Ithaca crew went out with Chang to eat some delicious Korean bbq. That's were I found my love - kimchi. I can't get enough! :) We had a LOT of fun that night, still getting to know each other and not even thinking about classes yet - it was fantastic.
The next day was orientation, where we were welcomed and shown around campus by students from Korea. Soon afterward, it was off to Caribbean Bay (a large water park in Korea) - we had to buy and wear swim caps, which I found QUITE amusing.^^ Afterward, more Korean bbq and then some bowling and hanging out. We stayed at a hotel that night since Caribbean Bay was a bit far, which was so fun because we slept on the floor! I was very VERY excited about that. :)
The next day we had breakfast and were soon off to the Korean Folk Village. We explored the Village and saw some traditional Korean performances. Reporters from newspapers were there and took pictures of us playing around with some torture equipment. There were also pictures of us dancing in a farmers music and dance (seen above). I knew then that I was in love with Korea.
I've had classes this week and eaten more wonderful food (kimchi, bi bim bop, these fantastic milkshakes that come in a pouch). My classes (esp Broadcast programming) require a LOT of work, but I'm ready for it! I'm excited to go to the Blue House and DMZ this weekend, as well as go out with Chang and the Ithaca crew. It's going to be a GREAT weekend!
4 comments:
So, so glad you're having a great time! From your blogs and pics it looks tres fun. Are you picking up more of the language? Cause if you do, we can have such international lunches next semester. You can say things in Korean. I can do some Spanish and German. And Kat can do her Japanese. People will be like "omg, who ARE those important people."
nothing says "important" like a bunch of people speaking gibberish at one another.
hi laura! i'm glad you're having fun.!
That's the most amazing picture ever! I knew you would become wildly famous in Korea. I miss you lots and lots!
That's the most amazing picture ever! I knew you would become wildly famous in Korea. I miss you lots and lots!
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