As a journalism major, I have worked under deadlines to get a story on the air, but today, this morning, one hour from now...One more set time frame will close, and this time, it is not for TV.
It is for this blog.
I gave myself a couple of hours to complete this first post because I have a flight to catch soon. Yes, that means that I will not be sleeping much until boarding the plane.
The flight? Phoenix, Arizona to Jeollanam-do, South Korea
The stay? one month (July 15 until end of Aug)
The purpose? to teach English at the Jeonnam Summer Camp for elementary and middle school children
This is the first time that Arizona State University students, undergraduates and graduates alike, will be volunteering their hours in the Jeonnam Province in South Korea. Arizona has become a sister state with this province and wants to give ASU students and alumni an opportunity to give back to the community and teach English in order to strengthen their education system.
(Photo: Part of the ASU groupo that will teach English
in Jeollanam-do, South Korea during a pre-departure meeting)
I will be one of 33 ASU students total embarking on this trip. I am very excited to go and learn about the Korean culture while I hopefully make an impact on these childrens' lives and help them improve their English speaking and oral comprehension skills.
Now... off to the airport to start on this new adventure! First stop--Seoul! =)
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