{"id":5970,"date":"2019-07-23T15:08:42","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T15:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/?p=5970"},"modified":"2025-06-15T09:01:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T09:01:48","slug":"korea-day-4-first-day-of-class-singing-at-a-noribang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/korea-day-4-first-day-of-class-singing-at-a-noribang\/","title":{"rendered":"Korea Day 4: First Day of Class &#038; Singing at a Noribang"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Kookmin\n<ul>\n<li>Class in 504 &#8211; learning consonants and vowels<\/li>\n<li>Visited the school Copy Store to pick up a workbook for the class.<\/li>\n<li>Lunch in Baguk Hall &#8211; rice cake bowl<\/li>\n<li>Photo walk around campus<\/li>\n<li>3:30 pm, Special Lecture on Korean Millenials in the Global Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Underground\n<ul>\n<li>Ovenmaru &#8211; Baked Chicken Restaurant for dinner<\/li>\n<li>Noribang &#8211; three hours of karaoke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Study Hall &#8211; homework and friends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Day of Class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We began learning about Hangul, the Korean alphabet. Hangul was invented by King Sejong the Great in 1445 to write the Korean language. It&#8217;s very scientific and logical with shapes designed to mimic the shape of the mouth and\/or throat, and is written in syllable blocks. Syllable blocks look confusing at first because we&#8217;re not used to them but they made reading much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_004-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_004.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_004.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_004.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_004.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>My language class, the beginner one, was located on the 4th floor.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_005-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_005.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_005.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_005.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_005.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Break time!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_009-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_009.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_009.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_009.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_009.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Learning how to write our names.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_030-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_030.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_030.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_030.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20190723_030.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>After class we were escorted to the school&#8217;s copy store to get a workbook (pictured left). Both the textbook &amp; workbook are unique to Kookmin University.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lunch in Bugak Hall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After class a bunch of us went to Bugak Hall for lunch. I had a delicious apply pastry from Mirr Cafe and slightly too spicey for me, but super yummy Topokki from the traditional Korean restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-3 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_011.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_011-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6543\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_011.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=6543\" class=\"wp-image-6543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_011.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_011.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_011.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_011.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Mirr Cafe in Bugak Hall serves pastries, beverages, and sweets.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_016.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_016-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6544\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_016.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=6544\" class=\"wp-image-6544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_016.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_016.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_016.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_016.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Apple Pastry<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_019.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_019-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6545\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_019.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=6545\" class=\"wp-image-6545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_019.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_019.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_019.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_019.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Topokki (Spicy Stir-fried Rice Cakes)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_024.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_024-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6546\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_024.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=6546\" class=\"wp-image-6546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_024.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_024.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_024.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190723_024.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Lunch with friends is also great.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kookmin University &#8211; Photo Walk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kookmin University&#8217;s campus is quite beautiful and has several really cool buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_028-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_028.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_028.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_028.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_028.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>The Courtyard outside Baguk Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_037-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_037.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_037.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_037.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_037.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Outdoor Art Gallery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_044-600x528.jpg?resize=600%2C528\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_044.jpg?resize=600%2C528&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_044.jpg?resize=400%2C352&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_044.jpg?resize=200%2C176&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_044.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Super cool entrance between the International Hall and the College of Business Administration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_047-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_047.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_047.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_047.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_047.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Map of Campus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_049-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_049.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_049.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_049.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_049.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>fun bench<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_056-450x600.jpg?resize=450%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_056.jpg?resize=450%2C600&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_056.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_056.jpg?resize=150%2C200&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_056.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>stretching cat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_074-450x600.jpg?resize=450%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_074.jpg?resize=450%2C600&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_074.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_074.jpg?resize=150%2C200&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_074.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>University Statue &#8211; Yongduri<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Lecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our cultural activity for the day was a presentation on Understanding Korean Millennials in regards to Marketing. The special lecture was presented by marketing professor Dr. Jounghae Bang. I enjoyed the lecture, especially when we got to compete with each other on quizlet. Dani came in first place and won a box of cookies that she shared with us. \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_063-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_063.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_063.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_063.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_063.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>lecture by Dr. Jounghae Bang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_059-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_059.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_059.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_059.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_059.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dinner at OvenMaru Chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We had a group dinner at OvernMaru Chicken, located in the Underground near Kookmin. I was surprised by all the different flavors and toppings offered. There are way more options for chicken in Korea than in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Singing the night away at a Noribang<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I think it&#8217;s safe to say we all had a blast at the Noribang near Kookmin. We had a really large group so we rented the largest room available for 3 hours and sang our hearts out. It was a great group bonding experience and I sincerely enjoyed listening to everyone sing and perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\nngg_shortcode_1_placeholder\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Homework + Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_274-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_274.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_274.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_274.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_274.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Homework time in the Study Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_273-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_273.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_273.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_273.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20190723_273.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Yummy Orange popsicle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_8226-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_8226.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_8226.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_8226.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolandkarl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_8226.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Up late working on homework<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/carolandkarl.com\/photos\/index.php?\/category\/124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View more photos from this day in our gallery.<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kookmin Class in 504 &#8211; learning consonants and vowels Visited the school Copy Store to pick up a workbook for the class. 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