A busy week

Gyeongju University is on a march to Globalization. The president is currently in Switzerland working to build bridges with universities to create exchange programs. She will then visit Italy. Here at the White House, a term of endearment toward the newly painted white dormitory that houses 18 of our 60 foreign professors, we held an intensive English camp to prepare 120 students for 3 months in the Philippines.

I've now mentioned FIU as a potential school with a vibrant multicultural community, and internationally recognized school of hospitality management. The focus of our school here is tourism. We shall see if this fruits.

Things were a bit crazy with the students living in the bottom two floors, dining in the basement/cafeteria, and studying on three floors. We survived as did they. A few came down with illness, or just flat out gave up and went home. Stressful learning a second language, about to leave home, a home that is foreigner cautious and many never leave there surroundings.

The professors and our "captain of the ship" gathered frequently. Shared coffee, and talked about this or that. Sometimes we talked about the future, the present, or philosophy. Other times we made jokes at the expense of each and all. Those who worked hardest slept for minutes at a time. It's a nice atmosphere. Management that listens, is concerned, and willing to help you achieve your goals.

In the down time I've explored more mountain bike trails. Found some trails with flow.. that can be biked up... as well as down. One of our colleagues and his wife are cooking dinner tonight, myself and another will join. This is the pace of things.