We've had great vocational visits this past week. We were able to attend a class in which our translator is enrolled in, Global Literature, at Chosun University. The professor is from New Zealand and even though he had one day to prepare, he certainly had a lesson plan for the class. We interacted with the class by "performing" a traditional Maori welcome. The Maori people are native to New Zealand, and like many cultures, their lives are steeped in traditions. The class sung a song, we introduced ourselves, touched noses (literally), and shared food and drink.
The point was to exchange introductions, welcome us, and share cultures. This was a perfect exercise since this is the whole point of GSE. Not only have we been learning about Korean culture, but we also got a chance to learn about Maori culture. It goes to show that no matter where you are, you are able to share and learn about others.
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