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So I just spent my first week in S.Korea, and I have to say it was amazing. After a really long pair of flights from Toronto I arrived here two Saturdays ago. The flights were not as bad as I expected but they were both the longest times I have spent on a plane.
Once I arrived, I was greeted by my host parents and a representative from the organization I went through. I really like my HF(host family) they are extremely kind, polite and nice people. After meeting them they drove me from the airport to their home in Uiwang, where I will be spending my year in Korea. Then after relaxing for a bit I went to some relatives house to meet some of the extended family everyone was very polite and nice to me. My first night in Korea was nice, also I sleep a lot more than usual here I don't know why. Can never have enough sleep.
My first week was to go to orientation at the organizations offices in Seoul to meet with the other exchange students going to Korea and to learn a few basic things. I was really intimidated on how to get there but the transit here is really simple and you can go basically everywhere. I only got off at wrong stop once and it was only one stop away so I just walked the last bit and it wasn't too bad. The public transit here is good but so packed, especially in the morning. Sometimes I swore the bus was full, but no need to fit like 10 more people on. Getting a seat is like god smiling upon you this day.
So after arriving at the offices I met all the other exchange students from around the world. It turns out that I was the only guy who decided to go to Korea using this organization so it was 22 girls and one guy. It was kind of awkward at the beginning but most of the other students were really cool and easy too talk to. Although I definitely like some more than others. Besides being the only guy I was the only person to come from Canada, where nearly everyone else came in at least groups of 2-4 people. During the orientation period we learnt general Korea customs and culture also a little bit of korean language. My Korean is definitely in the worst have of the students as someone of them have been studying for over a year and even took formal lessons. Even so I will still try hard and study as much as I can.
So after a 3 day orientation we began to see some historical and famous tourist spots around Seoul. We went to see old Korean Palaces, Chungdae Stream( i think that is how you spell) and then on Friday to Myeongdong. Myeongdong was amazing never seen so many people all in one place. Was a really cool experience and even bought a few clothes and stuff. The weekend was nice I mostly just relaxed and rested, saw a movie, walked around a bit.
The next major thing I did was to go see my school principal and homeroom teacher. For this I had to wear my uniform, which I actually really like. My school is 5 floors which is pretty massive compared to schools in Canada. So that is about it for my first week I'm sure I forgot something but whatever. All in all it is great here my host family is really nice and I cannot wait to start school on Friday.
Will probably make another entry just on first day of school.
  
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I'm so jealous!!! sounds like so much fun
EDIT: AND WHEN I SAY FUN I MEAN FUN IN KOREA
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On February 29 2012 12:40 mOnion wrote:
I'm so jealous!!! sounds like so much fun
22 girls eh? plenty of opportunity! :D
And millions more in the country ;D;D.
Sounds like you're in for good times brah, what school are you studying at?
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Im going to Highschool should probably have mentioned so it is more of a culture/learning thing. Im studying at Indeogwon High school.
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Oh high school, its kinda sucks for you compare to college 
You guys have to stay until like 10 pm right? Because im also korean :D
Even though I live in U.S, many of my friends told me that their highschool life sucks haha
good luck!
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Wow thats amazing! I wish I could go... maybe soon!
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Nice man, would love to hear your take on the food also!!!! Good luck with everything.
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I know thiis goes without saying but make sure to try as many different foods as you can. I was only there for 3 weeks last summer and didn't get to try everything I wanted but the ones that I did get to try, I have strong cravings for it sometimes as I don't think some of them can be purchased in america..especially the seafood I tried. 
edit:ninja'd ^^
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This goes without being said but pics of girls.
빨리 와!!!
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My guess is the rest of the exchange student girls are into Korean culture; KPop and Kdrama. probably also the reason their korean is better than your  .
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Im not in 3rd grade so it isn't as bad as it could be.
But I think I do start pretty early around 8 and finish at like 5 or something
And yeah I love trying all the food, will probably do another entry of just my take on all different foods I have here.
And yeah all the female exchange students love kpop and kdramas and have been following it for a pretty long time whereas I got introduced through SC and only really got into kpop recently
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haha. it sounds like you're having a good time man! i wish i would have something like this while i was in high school.
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Speaking korean is easy. No worries, and sounds like you're having fun, which is the most important part.
GG= have fun/ i lost
REBOREBOREBO=OMG
glgl=Good luck
dimsumman=Chinese
Kimchiboy=Korean
Forean=Foreign
h2O=oxygen (if your korean, you'll get it.)
AAAAHHHHHH=AAAHHHHHHH
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On February 29 2012 13:20 Chaggi wrote:
This goes without being said but pics of girls.
빨리 와!!!
Pretty sure they're under 18 :S
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I expect you to keep me updated at least every few weeks <3
@Frostfire hes 17 years old
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On February 29 2012 14:20 Frostfire wrote:
How old are you?
17 western age
19 korean age
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How much was it to participate in this program?
EDIT: I'm asking because my dream is to move to Korea, but I'm only 14 aha
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hi loki i read your blog nice odds 22 girls /clap
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On February 29 2012 15:05 Frostfire wrote:
How much was it to participate in this program?
EDIT: I'm asking because my dream is to move to Korea, but I'm only 14 aha
Well I went through an organization but it was in Canada, I have no idea what living expenses are like but I would imagine rather expensive especially in and around the Seoul area. Just look up YFU USA and you should probably find it.
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