Week One
August 29th 2010
On tuesday we had orientation and I must say it was pretty boring. Everything they said was on the handbook we received as we entered. The only good thing was getting my ID card ( I felt super duper official). I also had a chance to meet up with my friend from Western Myoung! After that was over we all decided to get lunch at Hongdae. We took the subway there, so first I had to get my buscard or "T-money card" as its called here in korea. We ate a this really cute Korean Rice and Noodle restaurant called "Donzzola". This was what I had! :D it was really good. ( Shrimp/rice type dish).
My university is located in Line 2 of the subway. It's the busiest line of the metro since you can connect to all of the other lines from this specific one. There are seats on the subway designated for the elderly/people with disabilities/pregnant women usually at the end of each subway cart, these spots are also marked on the outside area, so it's smart to not stand by that specific door since you most likely wont get a seat. I really like the subway, it's convenient & cheap. The fare is $900 won which is about $.85 cents. Usually down by the tracks you'll find many different small shops. All of them usually sell umbrellas considering its been raining like no other lately. They really know how to utilize the space they have, since its so limited and compacted.
First Step to Korea was a program put together by the Global Lounge. It basically provided programing for exchange students as they make their transition from their home countries and into Korea. They showcased different cultural dances & did various Taekwondo demonstrations.