Hweshik

My first week of teaching is almost over. I really enjoy teaching. Little kids are really cute and when you teach (or attempt to teach) you really have a sense of productivity. I teach in two different schools, one mwf and the other tues/thurs. Both schools are fun to teach in and it lets me re-use lesson plans. However traveling to the schools is a pain, but manageable. The country side is beautiful! with many huge and dynamic mountain ranges. I want to explore them someday.

On Wednesday night I was asked by the Vice Principal to join all the teachers for dinner, drink, and afterwards Noraebang. This is what is called a Hweshik in Korea. Every so often all the teachers get together and have a good time. It is akin to a team building activity where the staff gets to know one another. Before we started eating the Principal asked that I introduce myself to everybody (the schools staff only consists of about 10 people) by making a short speech on the spot. After dinner everybody went to a Noraebang for continued fun. I was asked to sing first, so I chose "A Whole New World" from Aladdin. It is one song I just happen to know all the words to. Luckily one of the other teachers lives in Yeongju so I got a ride home at around 9pm. 

Everybody has to take off their shoes and put on these sandals when entering the school.

My classroom at my second school.