So I'm at a PC bang (internet cafe)... it's really, really nice here! Anyway, I just took my first subway trip, and solo at that! I'm meeting a friend in a bit, and have heard about how easy the public transportation is here. It is, assuming you know where you're going!
I plan to write a more lengthy blog later, but here are some notes from my first few days here:
-Many people wear cloth surgical masks here, including many of my students... I wonder if it helps!
-Some students have difficulty saying my name. One student asked, "Marybeth? Like bath? Like bathroom? Marybathroom?" Good grief!
-TWO of my little students have MULLETS. Yes, Korean *mullets*.
-My name in the classroom is "Marybeth teacher," and I think it's adorable!
-The 7-year-olds (6-year-olds by American standards) can multiply. My 6th *graders* struggled with multiplication.
-I'm wondering if I'm actually here to perpetuate the demise of my own country... Am I educating the youth who will in turn take over the Western world in a decade or two?
-Trash cans are hard to come by; I have to learn how to dispose of things here. Rumour has it that food gets composted, so you're not supposed to throw it away. I love that!
All right, must go exchange some money, as I have only 2000won (~$2.50?) left!
Cheers!
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