As i have said many times, the school year in Korea runs from March til mid December. So just recently the new school year started. And with that I got a whole new group of smiling little 7th grade students I would get to interact with. I would say speak with but half the time more hand signals and noises are made when speaking one on one with students. At first I found it frustrating but now I think its fun. Neither person really sure what the other is totally trying to say and having to over exaggerate things can be such a delight. There are a few girls who will come up to me every time they see me and beg for candy. I of course pretend like I have no idea what candy is, so they have to somehow act out candy. Much whining ensues which of course just makes me laugh. Sometimes ill be nice and give them candy if they sing or dance or do something else thats funny.
As of right now, all the new students think Im amazing/some kind of foreign creature so they are still really impressed with the fact that Im different. Which is wonderful because then they pay attention. Unfortunately the 8th graders are not the same. Well at least the boys arent. Some act too cool for school cuz now theyre no longer the youngest at the school. Most of the girls classes are still good. Boring but good. As i have said in the past, boys are a pain in the ass sometimes but more fun.
For example, I played a game with the students where they have to speak English and then play rock, paper, scissors. Might not sound all to thrilling. But im pretty sure RPS will eventually decide the Korean dispute. Seriously. They take it that serious. But anyway the game involves the students trying to beat each other to get to me so they can try and beat me at RPS to become the new 'king' and sit in my chair. Every boys class got really into it, some a little too much. However, some of the girls classes were not as thrilled about it. One class in particular was really boring. None wanted to play RPS or try to become 'king' so i was literally pushing the girls to play. Kinda sad but whatevs.
Anyway, the new school year has started off good so far. I have a new schedule and new co teachers. Im really looking forward to this year. If things keep being as amazing and fun as they are right now, I will for sure stay 2 years.
Dont worry tho, Im still a bro at heart and nothing will ever change that. I miss my buddies, but know that they are having a blast back home while im having tons of fun here. Even tho were out of college, doesnt mean we have to grow up yet. And from some of the stories Ive heard (and experienced) we havent.
POD 76 WHAT?!?!!?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He82NBjJqf8
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