Dancing is always fun!

Do not be shy, lets dance together!

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Shyness, Enjoyment and Activeness of Western People

The first time that I danced was at Foker building, kinesiology department in Iowa State University. For the two semester in ISU, I took Jazz dance class and ballroom dance.  Taking dance classes were the second best choice that I had made during exchange periods; the first best choice was to go backpacking. The reason why I dare registered these classes was that I wanted to see whether I could dance or not. It was the same like testing myself. I love listening to music  and  I love singing. Dance is the last thing that I wanted to conquer. I learned Jazz dance, eastern swing dance, Waltz, Chacha, etc. It was very fun and good way to meet new people. Regardless of gender, they were cool, nice, good manner, and sociable. As time goes by, I was getting used to dancing with people who I don’t know and enjoying dancing people. Later, I made group of people to go dance social and taught some moves to students who had not danced before.

One thing that I observed was the activeness of western society people. they do not have any problems talking, dancing, and hanging out with people who they do not know.  it took times for me that getting used to this culture which is totally different with Korea. However, I do not think that I am afraid of meeting or talking with strangers anymore. Instead of being shy, I would go first to ask dance and talk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let’s cook delicious food with Junyeong

Accept the difference between cultures

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There is a phrase representing me. ” No rice, No life”

If there was not Korean market in Ames where I stayed in the States, I would not have survived. As the picture showed, I cooked Korean foods almost every day and shared with my four roommates and other friends. One of my roommates was big fan of my cook; he said that I am the best cook, but not for the others. From sharing foods with my friends, I learned how to understand the different culture. We both should respect their own food culture. I felt that we did not have any right to say which one is better and worse. We just need to accept and respect the difference between cultures.

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Short speech to freshman

I really wish I had this chance talking my story to people

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My mentor professor in the school asked me to give a short speech to freshmen. He wanted me to say to them with my experiences in the States and gave them a advice about school life. I wanted to give them strong motivation of doing what they love and going abroad with courage.

It was little nervous until I started, but I was getting into speaking of myself to them. It was great and unforgettable  time for me. If there was one more chance doing this,  I would love to do it again.

Keep having a positive effect on people

Tolerance, Reading and Discussion club

We love to share thoughts, Do not be shy!

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I have joined Reading and Discussion club since I was freshmen. We read a book once a week and have a conversation meeting on every Wed. we share our thought from books and argue one another.

I learned many things at this club. The one thing is that listening to others’ words lie ahead of speaking. So, listening is the starting point of conversation.  Even though people are saying without points, listener’s role is to keep listening to them until they finish and answer it with your best. This is the common courtesy.

Global Mentoring Program

Great opportunity to meet people from all over the world!

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Mentors and Mentees went to bowling place to get to know one another

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This was when we went to Ice Rink. We had a blast!

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교환학생 수기_정준영

International coordinator in my school asked me to write a essay about my life in Iowa and introduced the Global mentoring program that I joined. Fortunately, my essay was on the school periodical. I was glad that my essay motivated the potential students who wanted to go abroad!

Singing at the Stage

For the first time to sing a song in the Stage!

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When I was in Iowa, I participated in Korean Night, which was showing talents. I was hesitant to participating in this show because I had not been on the stage before. However, I think I wanted to feel the emotion receiving applause. That is the why I did.

I sang a duet song with a girl who I met at the Iowa State University. I thought that singing a duet would be easier, but it turned out to be harder. We should divide the singing part, dress codes and adjusted our harmony. It was even far harder to sing  by myself.

Unfortunately, we did not win this show. we fully enjoyed singing at the stage and broke our fear being on the stage. The happiest moment was the time when one girl told me that my voice was good.

If I have a another chance to be on the Stage, I would definitely do it. It was unforgettable experiences.