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Army ROTC cadet in Korea

Joe Frechette — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 04:43:00 GMT

By: Joe Frechette
One of the most challenging experiences I've had while in Korea has not been, as I thought it would be, training with the R.O.K. Army cadets. We are halfway through teaching middle school aged Koreans how to speak english. It is an incredible test of my leadership capabilities due to how incredibly rowdy the students are. They are excited to have Americans in their class teaching them however they are very easily distracted and would rather chat in Korean with each other instead of listen...read more

Army ROTC Cadet in Korea

Joe Frechette — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:43:00 GMT

By: Joe Frechette
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

Army ROTC cadet in Korea

Joe Frechette — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:43:00 GMT

By: Joe Frechette
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