Army Strong Stories

PT With ROK Cadets

Ali Engerran — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:29:00 GMT

By: Ali Engerran
During our trip to South Korea as CULP cadets, I was able to participate in physical training with the ROK cadets. This event was a rare opportunity to interact with and exercise in the mud with some of the cadets. The cadets created a positive environment immediately by not only being friendly and welcoming to the CULP cadets, but by informing the CULP cadets on what we were supposed to be doing throughout PT. We mainly...read more

Food

Ali Engerran — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:29:00 GMT

By: Ali Engerran
While in South Korea I have had the chance to indulge fully into Korean cuisine. My first time tasting Korean food was the night before we left for South Korea. The first thing I noted about the food was how spicy it was. I'm not accustomed to eating spicy food so this was a first for me. I found that Korean food consists mainly of rice, noodles, soups, tofu, and meat; all of which I enjoy. South Korean food is known for the number of side dishes that are included in a meal....read more

Homestay

Ali Engerran — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:29:00 GMT

By: Ali Engerran
I was excited to learn more about the Korean culture by staying with a Korean family for one night. My host family consisted of a female ROK ROTC cadet, her mother, and their adorable dog. During my homestay I was able to communicate with and form a friendship with my host ROK ROTC cadet, Jessica. Also it was nice to be able to enjoy a home cooked Korean meal. My host family was extremely warm and welcoming, and I feel very privileged to have been given the opportunity to experience Korean...read more