Last day in South Korea

The last days in Korea were spent in Seoul visiting a High School and then visiting the Korean War Museum and Memorial. The school was so interesting and definitely one of my favorites. The students go to school from 8-5 p.m. Then at 6:30-11 p.m. they have mandatory study hall where they do homework, view on line lessons and practice test taking strategies. I taught a lesson about the history of California. Being with the students and interacting with them was by far my highlight! The War memorial was amazing too. We had the pleasure of meeting Paik, Sun Yup, General (R) ROK Army. He is currently 92 years old and continues to work everyday Monday-Friday from 8-5 p.m. Can you believe this? Him memory and ability to retell the Korean War from his point of view as a military leader was inspiring and interesting.

This trip has been such an eye opening educational experience. The learning, growing and relationships made with such inspiring colleague will never be forgotten. The time has gone very quick. It seems like I was just leaving California and now the second portion of the trip begins tomorrow. I am definitely going to miss South Korea's people and culture. The good news is that I get one more day here with Paul before we fly home. Tomorrow I leave for China.