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My week so far

Today when I woke up in the evening for dinner, I realized Thursday is over and my another week in Korea is almost over and I have probably done nothing this week but just as I was about to write that down, I realized actually it wasn't that bad. I did had a few thing to look back and smile this week.

Actually, for almost the entire week especially the first two days, I was sought of in a hangover of my trip to DMZ last weekend. It was really good, so many things but still it felt like in a blink my weekend was over. I don't know but after just those two days of my weekend trip with all those foreign students getting back to dormitory felt a little strange but all my stress, worries if any that was building up was gone after this trip.

So here is a brief summary of this week so far -
 

  • From the DMZ trip, I had brought a small card for my Korean Language teacher with a stamp of her Zodiac sign. When we went to the Astronomical Observatory (which is actually in the middle of the Korean Peninsula) , I just remembered her birthday so wanted to bring it for her. So, I gave it to her on Monday. It was a small thing but I felt so good that she liked it and she was so happy.
  • On Tuesday, Gachon University had its first International Fair and International students from different participated and represented their countries. There were participant students from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kenya, China, Vietnam, Mongolia and France. All of us skipped our Korean Language class for the day and went to attend the function. We got to enjoy the dance of different countries and taste their foods. Actually when we went there we really wished that we knew more about it before and could also have represented India. But I was glad and pleasantly surprised to see Inosha (a Sri Lankan student) in a Saree. After all the Performances, we could leave, so, Varsha Di and Anamika Di went to the Dormitory nut I just wanted to stay for a little more so I decided to stay back. I met Professor Greg Louis. He is from Canada and had recently joined Gachon and teaches English Literature. I played a small game which he suggested in which I got to learn a little about Canada and he got to know about India. We were later joined by Professor Patrick who is from America. The two of them were actually pretty cool and it was fun playing with them. Later before leaving I chatted with my friends from Uzbekistan and Alik who is from Tajikistan. I was also glad to meet Tatiyana again in the function. All of them had put a lot of hard work and were tired.They had put up a great show and I really enjoyed it.
  • On Wednesday, after my Korean class I went out with a friend of mine, Sardor. He is from Uzbekistan and is an Undergraduate student in Gachon University. He is major is also Business Administration so we take a couple of classes together. We went to a Coffee Shop 'Coffee Mama'. It was a long walk to the coffee shop but I enjoyed talking to him on our way.  I wasn't sure what to order so just asked him to order for both of us (whatever he likes). He ordered a dessert and a mango juice. The dessert was delicious. I also got to know more about him and his country Uzbekistan. We talked about our stay in South Korea, our interests and hobbies and also got to know more about each other's countries. Another Interesting thing I got to know was Babur was actually both Mongol and Turkish. I never knew Mughal is a sought of a mispronunciation of Mongol, not muslim. I enjoyed our conversations and the time we spent together. 
  • On Thursday, we learnt about the name of four seasons and different weathers in Korean language. There is less than two weeks of Korean Language Class left and we were talking about it after dinner and now none of us want it to end. it was the only class in which we could do anything and we had so much fun. I think I am going to miss our teacher. She is so cute and sweet. We were just discussing how it seemed so hard in the beginning. I thought I will never be able to learn it. I am so glad we took this class and got to learn at least a little of Korean language.
     It was actually a nice week. Lets see what this Friday has for me. Good night guys.
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