Before coming to Korea, I have explored the option for volunteering during my stay. After comparing several options, I have decided to teach English to little kids in orphanages. Finding the organizations that needed my help was difficult at first, because many require a minimum of one year dedication, which was much longer than my two month stay in Korea.

In any case, I have to thank my dad for researching this area on my behalf, and today was my first day teaching English with nine third grade Korean children. My LSAT instructor, who had experience teaching English with young children, warned me that the experience is daunting and recommended not to smile for at least three weeks. I finally understood what he meant as I struggled to control and keep nine different children in focus with the lessons. My stress levels sky rocketed during the two hour lessons.

However, you truly cannot blame these children for their wild behavior, because they had to endure such a saddening experience at an early age. Let me ask you this. What does the term “mommy” or “daddy” mean to you? These children, who were never exposed to such meaning, want to know.

There is a lot I want to write, but I am above my word limit. My next lesson with them is next Tuesday, so I will add more details later.