During my four month course at Anyang University, I am completling four classes: Leadership Discovery, Cross Cultural Communication, Beginner Korean Language and International Politics and Business. I am also taking two online classes through my school, Northern State University (which is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota): Accounting 211 and International Management. So far my professor here have been very nice and very cool!
I know, I know. They sound like extremely hard classes! Most of my classes are quite fun actually and I'm looking forward to the rest of the semester. The most challenging class is Beginner Korean Language! I am just beginning to learn the basic syllables (pronunciation) to the Korean characters. So far I have had a couple of Koreans tell me that my pronunciation is good! Off to a good start I think! Should be speaking basic Korean in no time! Maybe....
I do know some basic phrases. Forgive my spelling as it may not be right. "Anyo" is the informal way of saying "hello" and "goodbye", "kan sa hab ni da" is to say "thank you", and "ne" which is to say "yes". My korean professor, although he does not speak much English, is a very funny man! Apparently, we are just suppose to call him the Flower man!
The photo to the far left depicts a Korean commodity called "kimchi". It is best described as a spicy cooked cabbage. The Koreans eat it with almost every meal and mix it with almost everything. And the second photo in depicts one of my favorite Korean foods that I've tried so far. It is called "pibimbap" and it is a mixture of rice, meat such as beef or tuna, several common veggies found in Korea, and kimchi as well. They serve a seaweed soup with everything as well. They also typically serve pickled raddish.
This week was eventful and exciting. I very much enjoyed all of the great food and getting to know my housemates. Everyone I have met so far is very friendly and welcoming. I'm looking forward to the rest of this semester with these beautiful people!
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