This past weekend I went to hike 지리산 which is the highest mountain in Korea’s mainland and the second highest mountain when you include 제주도 (Jeju Island). Peter and I have been trying to get in a lot of hiking in Korea before heading back to the U.S., but really have not had much time. … Continue reading 지리산
Week 4 Highlights
For this blog post I have decided to write a daily highlight... I cannot believe we are already half way through our program! Monday -- After class I went to the Gwangju National Museum (광주국립박물관) with Paula and Peter. The museum featured prehistoric and ancient history from the Jeolla-do area (south west of South Korea). … Continue reading Week 4 Highlights
Gwangju Weekend
It feels like I have been in Korea for several months... each day is packed full of activities, studying, bus riding, friends, travel. The first weekend I got here was actually just a Sunday which I spent getting to know my host family. The following weekend I went to visit my NSLI-Y family in Seoul. … Continue reading Gwangju Weekend
전주한옥마을, 비빔밥 만들기
Last Sunday we went to the Jeonju Hanok Village, 전주한옥마을, which is also nicknamed the "Slow City". At the village there are about 800 traditional houses, which are called "hanoks" are are one story homes built from wood and ceramic tiles. Many hanoks in Korea have disappeared as the city has modernized, but Jeonju's village has … Continue reading 전주한옥마을, 비빔밥 만들기
Nambu Night Market, 남부야시장
After our Gunsan trip we drove to Jeonju and by the time we got there it was about 5 o'clock. So first we went to go eat a traditional Jeonju meal, as Jeonju is known for being the "food region" of Korea. Honestly, aside from Seoul, everyone tells me that their region is the "food … Continue reading Nambu Night Market, 남부야시장
Gunsan 군산
If you have not already figured it out I am trying to catch up on blogs. During the weekdays I am pretty busy and often do not have time to blog. So right now I am going to write about our trip last weekend to Gunsan, 군산. Gunsan, located in North Jeolla-do Province, is known … Continue reading Gunsan 군산
Korean Class + Daily Schedule
Some people were curious about my day to day life here in Gwangju, so I thought I would quickly explain. This is my schedule for the school week. The weekends vary. 6:50am -- wake up, use bathroom first before the little girls swarm in, pack my school bag, and go eat breakfast with host family. … Continue reading Korean Class + Daily Schedule
Host Family
I have yet to write about my host family, and I am sure people are curious about who they are as they are my second family for two months. My host family has two little girls, in first and fourth grade, and a mom and a dad. There is also a little dog named 흰둥이, … Continue reading Host Family
Fourth of July with the Ambassador
Last night I got to attend a very special event celebrating the 241st anniversary of the U.S.'s Independence. This was my very first big State Department type event that I have attended, and it sure was an experience to remember. The Fourth of July reception was held at the Holiday Inn in Gwangju (상무지구) and … Continue reading Fourth of July with the Ambassador
The Korean 15?
A meal in Korea is generally much cheaper than in the U.S., and it often includes a much larger portion. Last time I went to Korea I gained weight because of the accessibility of food EVERYWHERE. Where I live in NH there are not many restaurants, and I could probably count how many there are … Continue reading The Korean 15?
