Dear Korea, You’re showing me something I already knew about myself. I want to do everything. I try to do everything. As much as I can. As fast as I can. It’s hard living in Korea with so much I want to accomplish that would honestly take me a lifetime. And that’s what I’ve come to realize. That this journey of self-discovery is not something … Continue reading Learning Korean the hard way
Dear Korea, Every day you’re helping me answer some of the questions I’ve lived with for a long time. I always thought I would feel more at ease living among other Koreans. Who look like me. Who don’t stare at me. Some days I still feel like I’m dreaming. It’s weird having grown up with no Koreans around to all of a sudden living among … Continue reading Culture shock
Dear Korea, You’ve made me more proud to be American than I’ve ever felt in my entire life! I thought coming to Korea would make me more confused with my sense of identity, those parts of me from the South where I was raised. I was wrong. You showed me that my differences are things I should embrace, not hide. Something recently happened to me … Continue reading American name
Dear Korea, You’ve helped me redefine my purpose. Living here through the cultural differences has shaped my perception of the world and how I fit into it. I no longer see myself only here to absorb and take Korean culture but how can I bring American culture to you? What questions can I answer or what experiences can I share with you? Daily life has … Continue reading Language barrier
Love Letters to Korea 