Getting Settled

Hello! My last two days in Seoul have been spent getting to know the area, stocking up on essentials for my room, and becoming familiar with my school. We had our orientation yesterday and I got all signed up for my classes, which are as follows:

• Modern Korean history
• Intro. To Korean language (these two classes are for international students only) 
•  International Organizations and Development
•  Understanding global media
•  Fair trade and social enterprises 

These courses are subject to change within the next week, but I believe they're set in stone for the most part and I'm very happy with them. During orientation, I met some fellow American friends and had a lovely conversation with two ladies from France.

I still do not have any roommates, and I am starting to think I might have this room to myself. The facilities are top-notch and very energy efficient. I frequently visit the gym/lounge/garden on the 29th floor of our building (see views below) and have been taking walks around the city to familiarize myself. Its a beautiful place.

Classes begin tomorrow! More updates coming at you soon.

Watched the sunset from the lounge of my building. Breathtaking. Personal note: watch the sun set more often.

I took this photo from Namsan park, one of my walking destinations. I live in the middle-back building in the cluster of towers. 

Used my first squatter the other day, folks. It was quite the experience.