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The Ignored || No. 8 (September 3, 2017)

Tuesday, 11:30am. “Hi Caleb Teacher.” “Hi! How are you doing?” “Um…I am doing okay.” “Oh? What’s up?” “Um…I…um…말 너무 힘들어. (the way to say this is so hard…)”…

First Impressions || No. 7 (August 27, 2017)

Jeonju Youngsaeng High School — home for the year. First Impressions The advent of fall is often the season of the new – school year, workplace, opportunity. And…

Onwards || No. 6 (August 20, 2017)

While passing through the streets of Jeonju (전주), blending in is not much of a challenge, so long as no one attempts to strike up a conversation for…

Legacy || No. 5 (August 13, 2017)

– “Korean Says Language Chief Barrier in Adapting.” The Kansas State Collegian. April 7, 1967. Legacy 잘지내라. Live well. Bitterness, frustration, and anger were conflicting neighbors with gratitude as I rode…

Dreams || No. 4 (August 6, 2017)

— I dreamed to be a ballerina I dreamed to be a Doctor I dreamed to be a president I dreamed to be a judge I don’t have…

Ceilings and Plateaus || No. 3 (July 30, 2017)

“People spend time leveling up video game characters, but I enjoy leveling up myself.” The friend to my right rolled her eyes. “What a Harvard thing to say.”…

Placement || No. 2 (July 23, 2017)

I, me, you — personal pronouns overused by us Fulbrighters this week.   What region do you want?   Where will I be placed?    Who am I  <=>  Who are we?…

Another Rainstorm || No. 1 (July 16, 2017)

Hello!   If you’re receiving this email, I’ve recruited you to practice your weekly longform reading skills. Killing many birds with many birds/n = stones is a hobby, and…