Back in Seoul

Since I haven't posted in a long time, I wrote a bit more for ya peepz! :3



On 02-23-2015, I arrived in Sinchon. Shortly after arriving, I met up with Luke so we could find my place that I will be staying for the next five months in Korea. As we arrived at the Gosiwon (small room usually for students) our expectation was pretty low because the entrance didn't look to great. We were guided to my room and upon arrival more than disappointed from the rooms size. I literally thought I was living in a closet. A closet with a bathroom, mini fridge, bed, and desk. I cannot exaggerate enough how small this room was. The picture of the room size was so misguiding from the picture posted online. Luke suggested that I should stay over his place during the time I figure out where I stay for the next five months. So, I stayed over his place for a few days. After moving all my luggage into Luke's house the Jeong's treated us out to Galbi barbeque! The food was great! We ate till we were full.

Galbi was cooked with hot coals

Luke

Galbeeeeehhhhhh !

On the 24th, was the international orientation. I attended the orientation but left early. Around 5pm I came back to the same location for the buddy meeting. Yonsei University has this neat program called the buddy program where an international student is grouped with a Korean local to become more familiar with the culture and environment. From 5pm - 7pm I bought a shirt, got free refreshments from the orientation and learned the Yonsei cheer. We danced for around an hour learning the Yonsei cheer. After the orientation ended, I met up with Luke and went to Lotte. Just for those who might come to Korea and want to estimate how much money you might need. I took pictures of a few item's prices so you can get an idea of how much money you might need to bring.

Note: The pictures below aren't good quality cuz I didn't wanna get in the way of the customers.

Lotte Kimchi

milk carton

water (20)

Korean yogurt

Ramen (necessary for every college student)

Soondae & tteokboki (pretty spicy here) 

(By God's grace, I was given a great place to stay. It meets everyone of my needs. Private bathroom, mini fridge, stove, bed, and etc.)

(more food pictures) 

Soondae. I can't tell you how much I love this

Yangyum chicken. Uncle owns a yangyum chicken store. He said I can come get some anytime :)

Opinion of Koreans way of life

When eating at a Korean restaurant people normally take off their shoes and sit on the floor. In America, we keep our shoes on and sit on a chair. Sitting on the floor is a bit discomforting for me but I guess its part of the Korean cultural experience. I guess it's a good experience because immersing oneself into another culture involves sometimes going out of your own comfort zone.