Last Day Before Class

Today is, as the title says, the last day before class starts. Tomorrow I have 3 classes starting at 9am, but am free after 2. I feel like life here is getting more into a rhythm which is really nice. After waking up I did some laundry, cleaned my room, and went to go buy some groceries. Although it's still kind of dreary and winter-esque, the trees are starting to bud just slightly which hopefully means the sun will be shining a lot soon. 

Last night I went to Seoul and met Joo, Yeonsin's friend, in Sinchon at 7:30. She is a really nice person and very funny and I'm so glad that Yeonsin introduced me to her. She gave me a tour of Yonsei University, where she goes, and also Ewha Women's University nearby. Sinchon was a real maze of nightlife, nice restaurants, bars and shopping. After walking for a while we went this place where she treated me to Korean ice-cream with red bean paste in it that was very tasty for a late birthday gift! She also brought a traditional Korean cake and gave me two presents, she is very nice! When I finally made it back to Suwon it was slightly before midnight and I took the last bus from Suwon Station to Ajou. 

This having been the 2nd weekend, it seems like every international student spends the week in Suwon and then Friday and Saturday in Seoul. I love it here in Suwon because it is quieter with only 1 million people and not overwhelming to navigate. Living in such close proximity to downtown Seoul (30-40 minutes on bus depending on traffic), while still being outside the city is great.