Friday marked the half-way point for the program. Less than two weeks left. At times (when I am homesick) I feel like time is creeping by but I am now realizing it's going by super fast... Well the end of last week was not too exciting for me on a personal note and honestly I have been avoiding blogging about it. As you know, Thursday we returned from Seoul (late!) and on Friday morning we had a 10 AM lecture. After lecture we were whisked away by random Korean families for our home stays. I was really nervous about the home stay because we had to do them alone and I wasn't sure what to expect. Well unfortunately for me, my home stay was SO awkward. Most students fully enjoyed theirs but I just couldn't get into the groove. First off, I was told my "family" was here to pick me up and soon found out that my family was just one person, a guy! I was so surprised that I was not staying with a girl....The stay ended up being okay but there was a major language barrier so it was really hard to get comfortable. Saturday evening I was dropped back off at the dorms (in the rain, of course) and I took a much needed rest.
Sunday was a free day so I started my essay that is due this coming weekend. Pretty simple assignment.. only 5 pages and just has to be written about something Korean. Today (Monday) we had class and then went bowling. My team came in second place in the semi-finals...losing wasn't enjoyable but it was a lot of fun playing with everyone. Tomorrow we are going ice skating and I am super nervous because I am so clumsy!!
On another note...before my blog tonight I was thinking about how busy this week is going to be and how don't feel up to participating in SO many activities, but then I realized that I have never had more fun earning college credit than I have here in Ulsan ...so I guess sometimes being WORN OUT is worth it?! Yes. I do think so.
P.S. Sorry this blog is lame. I just wanted to give an update and vent a little. Hopefully I will be more exciting next time. I need sleep. Yes, lovely sleep. Oh and if anyone wants to see more pictures, I have TONS posted on my facebook . Just add me as a friend. Search for me under Danielle Musgrove or dmusgrove11@gmail.com. :)
Hi...actually the venting is part of the travel and learning process. It is not easy, not desireable, to keep that initial hugh going for the full experience...the valleys can also be learning experiences!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd, as you note, you get college credit for this. Looking forward to meeting you when you return to AUM.
Roger Ritvo
I am very much enjoying your blog. It brings back pleasant memories of past trips to Korea. I look forward to future entries.
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