So I've been feeling nauseous, and actually threw up yesterday, but I'm still not feeling so great. Some of the other girls in the program have been feeling the same, and we think it was something we ate. But I didn't feel like this two years ago...I think I just ate something bad. Anyway, I hope it passes.
We went to our first Korean class yesterday, and I got into Beginner 3. The next level is intermediate 1. And since I can't speak Korean well, I'm kind of worried, because it seems like most of the people in my class can speak pretty well. I thought about moving down to beginner 2, but my friend in beginner 2 says that it's too easy and that she's thinking about moving up. Well, I can read and write ok, just speaking is the problem. Today we meet our speaking teacher so we'll see. I think I'll just stay in my class. My reading teacher is really nice ^^.
I hope I feel better soon so that I can explore the city more.
Also I forgot to mention that my cyworld is a pop-up, so if you couldn't see any pictures but just a boy and girl....my actual cyworld is a pop up. I hope you enjoy the pictures. I still have to get the rest from some other people. ^^
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
First day of school and etc.
I'd like to mention that I uploaded most of my pictures on my cyworld.
Go check it out and leave comments if you want to.
Anyway, I never got the chance to update about orientation. Sorry for the briefness...I can't remember everything right now since so much has happened.
Well, the first day was just a general orientation and letting us know our schedule. The next day, our resident director took us the the embassy...which reminds me that I need to register with them. And she also took us to the Seoul Tower. It was really cool overlooking Seoul. This city is HUGE. She took us around Sinchon and how the subways and bus system works. It's really confusing. I hope I can figure it out soon so that way I can figure my way around. My cousin gave me some directions on how to get to Kangnam (강남), so that I can visit my family.
We visited a fake village, and they happened to be filming a drama (Sejong). I also got to see some performances. I have pics of these on my cyworld.
Then this past weekend, we were in Kyungju (경주) and Andong (안동). Kyungju is the culture capital of Korea, and we went to see museums and stuff like that. I had already been there before, but there were some places that I haven't been to since it was a good thing to go back. While we were in Kyungju, we stayed at a resort....the same resort that I was in 2 years ago at the World Camp. Except this time there were beds in the room. I don't know if it's because of the different wings, but it was nice. I really like that resort. And I actually got to go to AquaWorld and Noraebang (karaoke). It was a great way for all of us to relax and have fun.
In Andong, we got to visit a real village. Someday, I'd like to stay in a village like that. It's probably going to be uncomfortable at first, but it'll be in an experience. I know that my mom wants to live in the traditional Korean style homes when she gets older. We also got to see a Mask Dance...I had no idea what they were saying, but it was entertaining anyway. Then we headed back to Seoul.
When we got back to our rooms, my roomie and I were trying to figure out the internet and how to check our class schedule. I figured it out this morning after some help from my classmates. I only knew where my first class was today, because I had my syllabus with me. But I didn't have the syllabus to another class, which I'm going to drop because it interferes with the Korean language course. The placement exam for that was hard. I felt embarrassed, but that just means I need to work harder on my Korean. We'll find out our results tomorrow.
The add/drop period here starts on Thursday...I wish it started earlier. -_-
I haven't made any real Korean friends yet. I've called all of my friends that are in Korea already, but they keep speaking to me in English. I've just been using English most of the time. And I'm hoping that I can find people that are connected to my church here, but I have no idea where to look. I haven't gone to church lately, because of the orientation. I hope that they (IYF) have a table up tomorrow so that way I can introduce myself.
Anyway, I'm going to sleep. Good night ^^
Go check it out and leave comments if you want to.
Anyway, I never got the chance to update about orientation. Sorry for the briefness...I can't remember everything right now since so much has happened.
Well, the first day was just a general orientation and letting us know our schedule. The next day, our resident director took us the the embassy...which reminds me that I need to register with them. And she also took us to the Seoul Tower. It was really cool overlooking Seoul. This city is HUGE. She took us around Sinchon and how the subways and bus system works. It's really confusing. I hope I can figure it out soon so that way I can figure my way around. My cousin gave me some directions on how to get to Kangnam (강남), so that I can visit my family.
We visited a fake village, and they happened to be filming a drama (Sejong). I also got to see some performances. I have pics of these on my cyworld.
Then this past weekend, we were in Kyungju (경주) and Andong (안동). Kyungju is the culture capital of Korea, and we went to see museums and stuff like that. I had already been there before, but there were some places that I haven't been to since it was a good thing to go back. While we were in Kyungju, we stayed at a resort....the same resort that I was in 2 years ago at the World Camp. Except this time there were beds in the room. I don't know if it's because of the different wings, but it was nice. I really like that resort. And I actually got to go to AquaWorld and Noraebang (karaoke). It was a great way for all of us to relax and have fun.
In Andong, we got to visit a real village. Someday, I'd like to stay in a village like that. It's probably going to be uncomfortable at first, but it'll be in an experience. I know that my mom wants to live in the traditional Korean style homes when she gets older. We also got to see a Mask Dance...I had no idea what they were saying, but it was entertaining anyway. Then we headed back to Seoul.
When we got back to our rooms, my roomie and I were trying to figure out the internet and how to check our class schedule. I figured it out this morning after some help from my classmates. I only knew where my first class was today, because I had my syllabus with me. But I didn't have the syllabus to another class, which I'm going to drop because it interferes with the Korean language course. The placement exam for that was hard. I felt embarrassed, but that just means I need to work harder on my Korean. We'll find out our results tomorrow.
The add/drop period here starts on Thursday...I wish it started earlier. -_-
I haven't made any real Korean friends yet. I've called all of my friends that are in Korea already, but they keep speaking to me in English. I've just been using English most of the time. And I'm hoping that I can find people that are connected to my church here, but I have no idea where to look. I haven't gone to church lately, because of the orientation. I hope that they (IYF) have a table up tomorrow so that way I can introduce myself.
Anyway, I'm going to sleep. Good night ^^
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Orientation
This orientation is way too busy for me!!!!!!
My back is sore and I feel really old and cranky.
Tomorrow, we leave to Kyungju (경주) and to some other places.
All of this before the first day of school gaaaah. I don't even have my school supplies.
I moved out of the dorms. Most of the people in CIEE are staying in a serviced residence. It's like an inn. It's a lot better than the dorms but it takes about 30 minutes to get to campus.
Well, I'll be getting my exercise. =)
I'm really tired. I have to go to sleep now. Ciao~
My back is sore and I feel really old and cranky.
Tomorrow, we leave to Kyungju (경주) and to some other places.
All of this before the first day of school gaaaah. I don't even have my school supplies.
I moved out of the dorms. Most of the people in CIEE are staying in a serviced residence. It's like an inn. It's a lot better than the dorms but it takes about 30 minutes to get to campus.
Well, I'll be getting my exercise. =)
I'm really tired. I have to go to sleep now. Ciao~
Monday, February 25, 2008
KOREA!
Hi.
I'm at the Yonsei International House computer lab. My internet connection in my room doesn't work and I can't sleep. I recently have a lot of complications in my life that are worrying me and keeping me up. I need to wake up early to go to orientation. *sigh*
Well, my flight was nice because I had the whole row to myself! And I enjoy airplane food haha.
And when I came into Korea, my cousin (first time meeting him) picked me up from the airport and took me to his apt. I finally got to meet my aunt and uncle on my dad's side. The next day, they took me to the DMZ. I was so tired and light headed; I had no idea what they were saying. Sunday I went to church with them, and they took me to my first uncle's house. His apt is really nice! And I was scared to see them again, because my first uncle on my dad's side reminds me of my dad a lot, and my aunt kinda scares me. But they made it really comfortable for me and made me feel like family. I got to meet my cousins and their wife and kids. My nephews (?) are so ADORABLE!
And now I am at Yonsei. It snowed today and it was really cold. The RAs took us out to eat and drink. I don't like to drink. I don't think I'll drink again. Anyway, I hope I can fall asleep soon. But I'm not feeling so great so it might take me awhile.
I'm at the Yonsei International House computer lab. My internet connection in my room doesn't work and I can't sleep. I recently have a lot of complications in my life that are worrying me and keeping me up. I need to wake up early to go to orientation. *sigh*
Well, my flight was nice because I had the whole row to myself! And I enjoy airplane food haha.
And when I came into Korea, my cousin (first time meeting him) picked me up from the airport and took me to his apt. I finally got to meet my aunt and uncle on my dad's side. The next day, they took me to the DMZ. I was so tired and light headed; I had no idea what they were saying. Sunday I went to church with them, and they took me to my first uncle's house. His apt is really nice! And I was scared to see them again, because my first uncle on my dad's side reminds me of my dad a lot, and my aunt kinda scares me. But they made it really comfortable for me and made me feel like family. I got to meet my cousins and their wife and kids. My nephews (?) are so ADORABLE!
And now I am at Yonsei. It snowed today and it was really cold. The RAs took us out to eat and drink. I don't like to drink. I don't think I'll drink again. Anyway, I hope I can fall asleep soon. But I'm not feeling so great so it might take me awhile.
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