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On our CULP trip we had a chance to observe (and participate) with the ROK cadet training. It was an interesting experience. They do all their PT on a dirt field, which was mostly mud while we were there. We did PT with them and got to hear alot of their cadences. Most of which I didnt understand. But we had to represent ourselves so we sounded off with a couple of good ol' american cadences. While their PT was a little different there were somethings...read more
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While here in Korea with the Army ROTC program called CULP I was lucky enough to see how my Korean cadet counterparts train and conduct their PT sessions. It was extremely interesting to find out that since Army service is mandatory they do not pay for any of the cadets schooling and are still held to the same standards as American cadets. The South Korean Army cadets were extremely welcoming and were extatic at the opportunity to conduct their regular PT with American...read more
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I am a cadet in the U.S. Army overseas for the first time in my life. Myself and 22 other cadets from around the country were sent to South Korea with a program called CULP which is a program designed to allow cadets to learn the cultures and languages of foreign countries. This is a wonderful opportunity that I jumped on when I heard about it. So far we've visited historical, cultural and military sites across Korea. The specific reason I wanted to write this blog was to talk about a...read more
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Teaching English in Korea is quite a challenge. I feel like all the times I didn't give my full attention to my substitute teachers paid me back 100 fold in one day of teaching. Regardless of the challenge, it was quite a fun experience. When we arrived to teach I felt like a celebrity as the girls were screaming and shouting things in English and the guys were looking for high fives. I just jumped into teaching conversational English. Keeping 35 middle schoolers entertained...read more
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My CULP platoon arrrived at the ROK ROTC barracks in the afternoon. Upon arriving we were briefed by the ROK ROTC commander and his staff. We were introduced to the facilities through powerpoint. We then conducted PT with the ROK cadets which was fun and highly competitive. At the end of the PT session we raced dragging tires attached to us. A snapshot of this appeared in Korean newspapers and the PT session made Korean news. Shortly after we set out for lunch at the dining...read more
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Today, 9Jul2011, we continued our teaching of english at a public middle school. The students in the class range from the age of 14 to 16 and have rudementary english skills. What was different from our earlier days was the participation of the student with the lesson. Students wrote down responses to the questions dealing with going out to eat at a resturant and i was truly impressed with the flair they added to it. As the lesson started to get boring i added into the lessons...read more
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During our trip in Seoul we had the chance to meet some of the cadets that are in the ROK ROTC. It was a great opputunity to get to know the cadets that will be joining the ROK Army the same time that I will be joining the Army. It was an even greater opputunity to meet the first female cadets that have ever been inthe ROK Army ROTC. The 5 female cadets were really nice to all of us. We even spent the day and night with one of the female cadets at there homes. It was a great experience to get...read more
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Several days ago I, along with the rest of the cadets on our Korea CULP trip, went to Sorak Mountain. After a cable car ride there is just a short hike up to the top of the mountain. The views from the top of the plateau were absolutely stunning. One side was a sheer drop that led to several different ravines and a stream running through the bottom right corner of the view. The front view from the very top of the mountain (which is reached by climbing a narrow neck of rock) is breathtaking....read more
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My trip to the dmz is very eye opening for me. I have never seen such security and defensive positions dividing two countries. When I looked into north korea it it looked more like a barin planet than a country. At the same time it serves as a reminder of why US forces are neede here, no human beings should have to live in such a harsh conditions and controlled sosiety as exists in the North.
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I am a Cadet from West Virginia University on a CULP trip to Korea. When I first arrived here in Korea I was very excited to experience and try the many customs and foods. The first thing that I remember getting to do was visiting the DMZ. I loved the scenery and the historical meaning behind the area as the cultural significance it had. This are was a reminder of the Korean war and the long lasting effects of such conflicts. It gave me and the other cadets...read more
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