Hello.
So I finally made it to Suwon after 16 hours of travel, 2 delayed flights, a city bus tour of Seoul, a stay at an awesome hotel, and a ride from a friend to Suwon.
If I would recommend anything, it would be to know someone in the country that you are going to visit. It's like having a translator with you at all times, and there to watch your back.
Today is raining (surprise, surprise) just like it did yesterday. I'm having some complications with my converter and it burning everything out. Any suggestions from people who have been to Korea?
I am pretty excited because I just bought a cell phone here that I can actually call people on. I feel much more safe, and ok if I get lost. In Korea, all incoming calls are free, so it's going to be very easy to talk to my family.
Today I have orientation, in a building I'm not sure where it is. I'll have to venture out. And one thing I definitely wasn't ready for was fending for yourself when it comes to food. Some places here have pictures, some don't; and most people don't speak English. So it's kind of a point and nod game.
Well I'm off to clean up, I'll let you know how orientation went.
Tomorrow I head out to Jeju Island (The Hawaii of Korea)!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
13 days until I get lost in the 4th Largest City in the World!
I'm pretty nervous as my trip is starting to come very close to reality. I started packing a few days ago, and I realized that I had almost my entire closet of clothes in my "bring" pile! You never know what might come up, right? :)
It's been raining here in Eau Claire all day long, but I'll have to get used to that because it rains in South Korea every day. Even if it's only for 15 minutes, rain comes EVERY day I was told by my Korean friend.
But rain or no rain, Eau Claire is now my home, and I'm a bit sad to think I'll be in a place that's nothing like it for the rest of summer. Hopefully I'll be able to go tubing once more before I leave!
Stop back June 27th-August 17th to learn more about my awesome study abroad experience that is yet to come!
It's been raining here in Eau Claire all day long, but I'll have to get used to that because it rains in South Korea every day. Even if it's only for 15 minutes, rain comes EVERY day I was told by my Korean friend.
But rain or no rain, Eau Claire is now my home, and I'm a bit sad to think I'll be in a place that's nothing like it for the rest of summer. Hopefully I'll be able to go tubing once more before I leave!
Stop back June 27th-August 17th to learn more about my awesome study abroad experience that is yet to come!
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