I am going to just jump right into it... I am enjoying my time here at the orientation and I am learning a lot but I am very anxious to get out to my city where I feel I might begin to experience what Korea is actually like. In some ways this orientation is a way for me to ease into Korea. I am enjoying Korean food, and learning about Korea culture with a bunch of other people that are in the same boat. The problem is that in a few short days we are no longer going to be in the same boat but in our own boats in our respective cities with our schools and our co-teachers. The connections we made here are invaluable and my fellow teachers have quickly become friends as well as resources and colleagues.
So here are a few things I have learned about Korea so far:
1. Kimchi and rice go with everything. Stop. If you think they don't, you're wrong. They do. Now move on.
2. Never underestimate the power of pantomime and gesture for communicating.
3. Just because it is called toilet paper doesn't mean it should always go in the toilet.
4. Korean's have got to be in general some of the most adorable people you will ever meet.
These are merely a few of the things I have picked up during the orientation, I am certain to add much more to this list once I get out of the bubble and into my city.
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