Enjoying Other Cultures while Abroad Pt.1

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It was the Wednesday after my Korean class and for reasons beyond me, I began craving Korean food. Then, I found some Korean restaurants close by and checked their menus. I wanted to go to one of the Korean restaurants with some friends, whom I knew had never tried Korean food. Therefore, I booked us a table at one. I was excited because of two reasons: first, to finally quench my Korean food cravings, and secondly, to introduce my friends to Korean food. I really enjoy Korean food and convincing others to try it.

At the restaurant, I ordered their spicy pork bulgogi, mandu (Korean dumplings), and boiled rice. It came out looking so mouth-watering.

Spicy pork Bulgogi and boiled rice.

I enjoyed the meal and likewise did my friends. I was glad that they did. Next stop: Scottish Haggis.

Maureen Nwizu

*IFSA Scholarship <i>Hello in your host country language</i>: Hello <i> University</i>: Vanderbilt University <i>Expected graduation year</i>: 2019 <i>Destination</i>: Edinburgh, Scotland <i>Program Provider</i>: IFSA-Butler University <i>Major / Minor</i>: Medicine, Health and Society <i>Language of Study</i>: Korean <i>Demographic background</i>: First-generation, Nigerian-American <i>Future career aspirations</i>: Be involved with the field of public health and work as a Physician. <i>Top 3 goals for study abroad</i>: To enjoy the local cuisine; To interact with locals; To explore Edinburgh and other parts of Scotland.