Why I Love My Students!

For starters, they are adults like me!!

And although, a few barely speak English. I can still communicate better with them, then I can with kids who have the vocabulary and fluency to do so.

Second, when I am sick...like now. They send text messages, telling me to get better soon. And not to worry about our classes. And if I need anything to call them, and they will translate for me. <----- This equals awesome!

Third, I have so much fun teaching them English!! They always give me tips on foods to eat, places to visit, and areas to live in permanently. And while I should be teaching them about corporate branding. I'm really sharing stories about where I grew up...and what cities I like...what my family is like...what do I eat...what hobbies do I like...why do I look so young...did I ever do crazy stuff as a kid.

It's just hard to stay on topic in class! Especially when they have so many questions...and you like sharing stories!

And fourth, they are the warmest people ever! Which is odd because rumor is Koreans show very little emotion and this is pretty common here.

Don't believe it!

A couple weeks ago on the subway a Korean lady in her 60s sat down next to me. I looked disgruntled and unhappy because I was shivering from being poured on by the rain. Then out of nowhere, she started stroking my wet leg with her hand. I was a little startled at first too, and although her little hand didn't make my pants dry. It was the most comforting thing a stranger could do. When her subway stop approached, she squeezed my leg and gave me a look that said, "You'll be okay." Like how a grandmother would do. I really did feel better too.

Another time on the subway, a Korean lady in her 40s sat across from me and my friend and just smiled at us. We smiled back and the next thing we know, she's walking over to us and giving us chocolate fudge cookies! Oh, and they were really good too. Like so good, you wouldn't want to share them good.

So.

I don't buy no one shows emotion here.

It ain't true and don't believe it til you see it!

Find out for yourself.

*I heard the meanest Korean people I will encounter will be the older women. Like these women will push you out of the way, elbow you, etc. Yet, the older women on the subway were the most affectionate people I've met in Seoul.