My Piece for the day

Date- 15/09/2017 We sang a verse in Korean with our country groups. So there were the three of us from India, me with Varsha Di and Anamika Di. We prepared well but we got nervous, forgot a lot of it and it was really hilarious. We also played a game, one person was blindfolded, we gave her the directions in Korean and she had to hit the balloon. There is something new in the Korean class everyday. They tell us a lot of new words and we do remember a few of them. I am planning to write all the new words I learn in Korean in a diary whenever I get time. Because I just cannot remember so many words all at once. After the end of two weeks we have learnt  some Korean words, made a few new friends, some small ups and downs, getting along well with my Indian friends and finding a new support system in them because at this point in my life noone can understand me the way they can because we all our probably going through the same. Its nice being here and I am really glad to have come...

Date - 15/09/2017 Today I was sitting on the front desk alone and wandering which seat should I choose next week. Then suddenly a girl came and asked if it was vacant and she could sit and I was really glad to let her sit there. Her name is Laylo and is from Seongnam itself. She is a freshman and it was just her second day in the University. We couldn't really talk much today but exchanged our Ids on messenger. I am looking forward to seeing her on monday. Back in India, it might have made no difference but here it always feel good when you are still thinking who you can talk to and suddenly someone stops by first. I always enjoy meeting new people and making a few friends and what could be better than knowing a little more about Korea from some Korean friends. And we were really happy that today we had no homework for the Korean Language class. Classrooms always keep that kid inside you alive. I haven't even opened my bag tonight. 😃😃😃

Date - 14/09/2017 Today we had a test in the Korean Language class. Because of the bad performance by many students we got a retest for tomorrow. This time I had studied and prepared for the test and performed better than the last one. But I was so nervous for the test today, I have wrote the correct spelling for all the words that were difficult for me. But I fumbled on the ones I clearly knew. This time it wasn't that I didn't knew but rather my stupid mistakes. I just don't want to do that again. But thankfully I wasn't the one who performed the worst in the class. No comparison but I hate being the last one. But despite everything I am happy that I am finally learning a few words and its getting better. I am happy about that. We also learnt the counting in Korean. In the end, our teacher also taught us a small drinking game (Samyuko) although without Soju (the traditional Korean drink). In English we refer to it as 3-6-9 game. In the class me and Lawrence also ...

Date - 12/09/2017 Sometimes just a nice morning is all that it takes to begin a great day. I just tried to approach everything positively today. I just decided to let go of the things that I cannot change or help. We recorded a video of self introduction in the Korean class. It was fun and something I will always remember and probably even laugh at later. I want to keep all the little memories (both the good ones and the bad ones) of my student exchange forever with me through this blog. Since I was a little free I read a couple of articles today. One was about being an exchange student, having the feelings I couldn't interpret or express right now just reading that article felt really good. Another one was about learning a foreign language. I have decided to try not to compare myself to anyone else and learn things at my own pace. To take my Korean lessons outside my classroom was yet another thing I learnt. While reading these articles I realized, one thing that is common...

Date -12/09/2017 I think everyone should try to learn a new language as you grow up. It not only adds one more language to your knowledge but I think it also improves your command on the Languages you already know. Learning Korean is a little tough but once I got along the basics and began to practice a bit on my own it just became interesting and fun. Actually after practicing the corrections in the test I got to understand what I was getting wrong. I was now able to understand things more clearly. Waking up on time and working a little actually gives you a good feeling and help you start the day fresh.

Date -11/09/2017 Today, my first class was of Finance Management and I learnt about Balance Sheets, Cash flows, etc. I was worried but it is not really that hard. We had a test in the Korean Language class and I performed really bad. Although since I hadn't really studies for it I didn't feel bad but it was embarrassing. I think I really need to get a little serious about my studies here. We also learnt how to introduce ourselves in Korean today. My brief introduction would be Anneyonghaseyo! Vaishnavi yeyo. Jonon Indo Saaram I-e-yo. Chega Haksung I-e-yo. There might be some mistake in this incase there is I will make the corrections soon after checking with my teacher tomorrow. Writing down things on the blog actually helps me out to reflect on my days and analyze things. But I think an exchange program is just not about visiting a new place but there is so much more to it. It is just not all about those adventures and excitement but I am also learning to adjust to new ...

Date -10/09/2017 I had planned to study and revise this weekend but I actually did nothing useful. I spent most of my day sleeping today. Even when I was free I wasn't feeling like studying so I simply did not. But in the evening I talked to my friends and I guess that's the easiest way to cheer up. That's all for today actually.