In my 6th grade class, which is a class of 2 children (12 years old), the little girl asked me, "Teacha, how old are you?" I told her that I couldn't tell her, because in America students don't (usually) as their teacher's age (at least mine don't, and if they do I don't tell them!) Her response, which was in Korean was, "But you are in Korea!" Somehow I understood what she said, and I couldn't help but to bust out laughing! It was too funny. And then she looked at me looked at me with the sweetest look on her face! Of course, I ended up telling them my age.
The elementary students had a Korean festival yesterday and I wish I would have been able to attend. One of the things that they did was a traditional Korean dance. After class today, my co-teacher gave me two of the fans that were used in the dance! They are pink (of course!). I will be sure to take a picture and put them on here.
I learned so many new things today from my co-teacher. As you read a few of these, think about how you would feel (if the shoe fits....)
1. If you are a working Korean woman, you can only have 1-2 kids! My co-teacher has two kids, but she wants 4. She can't have 4 though because she works. Her family is completely separated....completely. She lives in Seoseok with her little boy, her 2 year old daughter lives in Chuncheon with her grandparents and great grandmother, and her husband lives in Wonju. She (my co-teacher) only sees her husband and daughter on the weekends, and it is a pretty long drive. Keep in mind, Seoseok is a very rural area.
2. Teachers can only work at a school 3-5 years and then they are sent to work at another school. It's not like in the U.S. where teachers can stay at the same school for eons!
Everyday is something Brand New ! I'm just glad and thankful that I am able to experience it all!
That's deep!
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