Here is the rollercoaster that I rode back on our school field trip to Everland. Remember, this is supposedly the steepest rollercoaster in the world, basically straight down!! I almost get sick watching it. Be sure to turn down your speakers!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Sejong Academy- Minneapolis
My friend posted an interesting article he found from the "Twin Cities Daily Planet" today about a new Korean charter school opening up in Minneapolis. It sounds like they are still in the planning phase, but far enough in to host a fundraiser. The academy is slated to open in 2012.
The school would most likely attract Koreans or Korean adoptees because Minnesota is the biggest adopter in the United states, and second in the world or Korean adoptions. I never knew that before reading the article.
The school is going to open as a kindergarten- grade 4 school in 2012, and add a grade every year until they become K-8. There is a large number of families interested, but they still need to have a few more to get the final "go."
Since I tentatively plan on being back in the WI/MN/Twin Cities area in 2012, wouldn't that just be perfect for a job and/or volunteering?!
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/08/17/korean-cultural-festival-raises-funds-sejong-academy-charter-school
The school would most likely attract Koreans or Korean adoptees because Minnesota is the biggest adopter in the United states, and second in the world or Korean adoptions. I never knew that before reading the article.
The school is going to open as a kindergarten- grade 4 school in 2012, and add a grade every year until they become K-8. There is a large number of families interested, but they still need to have a few more to get the final "go."
Since I tentatively plan on being back in the WI/MN/Twin Cities area in 2012, wouldn't that just be perfect for a job and/or volunteering?!
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/08/17/korean-cultural-festival-raises-funds-sejong-academy-charter-school
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
"The Best Country in the World is..."
Here are some excerpt's from a recent issue of Newsweek. I picked up a copy while at the O'Hare airport on my way back to Korea. I found it really interesting! It is all in the answer to the question "If you were born today, which country would provide you the very best opportunity to live a healthy, safe, reasonably prosperous, and upwardly mobile life?" Well, here are the top 15:
1. Finland
2. Switzerland
3. Sweden
4. Australia
5. Luxembourg
6. Norway
7. Canada
8. Netherlands
9. Japan
10. Denmark
11. USA
12. Germany
13. New Zealand
14. UK
15. South Korea
In the specific category of Education, here is a small blurb about education of South Korea:
"Finland heads this category for good reason, but South Korea isn't far behind. The Asian nation is legendary for the quality of its schooling and the fervor of its students, who are among the likeliest in the world not only to complete their secondary education but then to go on and acquire college degrees (South Korean parents are notorious for spending huge sums of money on test-preparation courses for their kids). It's hard to imagine now, but back in the 1960's, South Korea's national wealth was on par with Afghanistan's. Today, it's one of the world's richest nations, in large part thanks to its focus on education."
There was another short article about 10 world leaders who have "managed to win some serious respect." What is says about South Korea:
"The CEO in charge- Lee Myung Bak- The global financial crisis provided a showcase for the South Korean president's management skills. Drawing on his experience as a former Hyundai CEO, Lee guided Korea Inc. through the storm, slashing interest rates and saving troubled banks. The result: the fastest recovery among OECD nations, and forecasts of 5.8% growth in 2010."
I thought this entire magazine was very interesting, as well as eye opening. I'd like to be able to use it in a future lesson, perhaps with my after school classes that will be starting soon, but I'm not entirely sure how. Any suggestions are welcome!
1. Finland
2. Switzerland
3. Sweden
4. Australia
5. Luxembourg
6. Norway
7. Canada
8. Netherlands
9. Japan
10. Denmark
11. USA
12. Germany
13. New Zealand
14. UK
15. South Korea
In the specific category of Education, here is a small blurb about education of South Korea:
"Finland heads this category for good reason, but South Korea isn't far behind. The Asian nation is legendary for the quality of its schooling and the fervor of its students, who are among the likeliest in the world not only to complete their secondary education but then to go on and acquire college degrees (South Korean parents are notorious for spending huge sums of money on test-preparation courses for their kids). It's hard to imagine now, but back in the 1960's, South Korea's national wealth was on par with Afghanistan's. Today, it's one of the world's richest nations, in large part thanks to its focus on education."
There was another short article about 10 world leaders who have "managed to win some serious respect." What is says about South Korea:
"The CEO in charge- Lee Myung Bak- The global financial crisis provided a showcase for the South Korean president's management skills. Drawing on his experience as a former Hyundai CEO, Lee guided Korea Inc. through the storm, slashing interest rates and saving troubled banks. The result: the fastest recovery among OECD nations, and forecasts of 5.8% growth in 2010."
I thought this entire magazine was very interesting, as well as eye opening. I'd like to be able to use it in a future lesson, perhaps with my after school classes that will be starting soon, but I'm not entirely sure how. Any suggestions are welcome!
The Deserts
http://gwangjublog.com/708
This coming weekend, my good friends are playing in a concert downtown. They'll have two concerts, one Friday and one Saturday, according to Andrew. So far, I've seen them play three times in Gwangju, but not recently. It's summer vacation now for some people, and they've all been busy traveling. The last concert I saw they played six songs- they were great! Check out the link for some more details and history about Deserts!
This coming weekend, my good friends are playing in a concert downtown. They'll have two concerts, one Friday and one Saturday, according to Andrew. So far, I've seen them play three times in Gwangju, but not recently. It's summer vacation now for some people, and they've all been busy traveling. The last concert I saw they played six songs- they were great! Check out the link for some more details and history about Deserts!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
USA Vacation
During my 25 days in the USA for summer vacation, I did a lot of nice things with my family and ate some great food! The big event that happened while at home in WI was going to my grandparent's 60th anniversary! We had a family reunion weekend filled with family, food, and fun times. Here they are with their cake!
Happy Anniversary!
As for returning back to Korea, I'm leaving Friday and will arrive Saturday night. I know I'm going to be jet lagged, and am not looking forward to having only 1 day to recoup before going to school on Monday!
Happy Anniversary!
As for returning back to Korea, I'm leaving Friday and will arrive Saturday night. I know I'm going to be jet lagged, and am not looking forward to having only 1 day to recoup before going to school on Monday!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Here's one for Mike...
If you've been wondering why I haven't posted recently, it's because I'm finally on vacation in the States! I have 25 days off total, and only a week left! I can't believe it's gone by so fast. I've been able to see lots of friends and family, and can't complain about the weather! Much nicer than Korea this time of year!
I was sailing on Lake Michigan for the last two days, and my friend Mike commented that I hadn't posted anything on my blog recently! Well, Mike, here you go. This is our group that went sailing together up in Sturgeon Bay:
I was sailing on Lake Michigan for the last two days, and my friend Mike commented that I hadn't posted anything on my blog recently! Well, Mike, here you go. This is our group that went sailing together up in Sturgeon Bay:
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Samgyetang
Monday evening, I went out to eat Samgyetang at Chon Dae Hu Mun with Kenny. We couldn't find the restaurant we were looking for at first, because there are so many. Somehow we managed to stumble upon it, I'm so glad we found it!
Samgyetang is a dish that Koreans typically eat in the summer, though it is available year round. It is a type of chicken soup (a whole chicken!) with ginseng. The whole chicken is boiled in the ginseng broth along with dried jujube fruits, garlic, ginger and glutinous rice. When we ate it, it came with some salt on the side for you to dip the incredible tender chicken is. I think even if I wasn't skilled at using chopsticks, eating samgyetang would be realitively easy because it literally just fell off the bone.
I'd love to try making it sometime on my own. Here's what it looks like:
Delish!
Samgyetang is a dish that Koreans typically eat in the summer, though it is available year round. It is a type of chicken soup (a whole chicken!) with ginseng. The whole chicken is boiled in the ginseng broth along with dried jujube fruits, garlic, ginger and glutinous rice. When we ate it, it came with some salt on the side for you to dip the incredible tender chicken is. I think even if I wasn't skilled at using chopsticks, eating samgyetang would be realitively easy because it literally just fell off the bone.
I'd love to try making it sometime on my own. Here's what it looks like:
Delish!
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