Here's another Buddy from Abroad (BFA)who willingly wants to share his story about himself, his expectations about GEO and simply being a BFA.
Let's check out what Russell Tolentino has to impart to us.
"I’d like to describe myself as an ‘ambitious’ person; do you want to know why? It’s because I think that God did not just create this stunning world for nothing. It is made for us to explore and to find our place in this unique world.
Since when I was young I’ve always wanted to discover the infinite amount of cultures of the world. I am most eager to broaden my knowledge and gain more experiences in exploring the very distinct cultures of Asia. The reason behind this is that I have a Filipino background. I lived in the Philippines for 12 years but I think that I have never really had a good chance to fully discover what Asia really has to offer.
For me, moving to London felt like I have been thrown into a totally different world - Multicultural people, different language and of course a completely new culture. Adapting to the British culture took time and it was a little scary at first, but since I am very fascinated to experience diverse cultures, and understand the uniqueness of each country, I managed to adapt very well and I even really enjoyed the process.
Though I have travelled to different places, I certainly think that it is not enough and it will never be enough until I have travelled to at least 50 countries of the 196 countries of the world; travelling is my passion I shall say.
…and here I am now, in South Korea, a country that I have always wanted to visit, not just because of KPOP, but because of the very exciting culture it offers; from the distinctive language and fascinating history and traditions, to the wide variety of the amazing, I repeat, AMAZING Korean foods.
As much as I take pleasure learning the Korean language and culture as a student here in CUK, I also enjoy being a TA and sharing my English knowledge and skills to my GEO students. To break the ice with them, I had such a remarkable first day when they would not let me start my introduction presentation unless I sing; ‘Baby’ by Justin Beiber? Oh come on!
For the past week, I have been doing good guiding my students to improve their English knowledge and skills. I have attended one class session so far, I was a bit nervous but it went really well, and I have also been getting in touch with my students, not just through ‘KaKao Talk’, but I managed to take most of them out for a chat and have those sizzling hot amazing Korean food- I could not stress this enough!
This is just the beginning! I’m very much looking forward experiencing more extraordinary things here in South Korea, so until then…"
Since when I was young I’ve always wanted to discover the infinite amount of cultures of the world. I am most eager to broaden my knowledge and gain more experiences in exploring the very distinct cultures of Asia. The reason behind this is that I have a Filipino background. I lived in the Philippines for 12 years but I think that I have never really had a good chance to fully discover what Asia really has to offer.
For me, moving to London felt like I have been thrown into a totally different world - Multicultural people, different language and of course a completely new culture. Adapting to the British culture took time and it was a little scary at first, but since I am very fascinated to experience diverse cultures, and understand the uniqueness of each country, I managed to adapt very well and I even really enjoyed the process.
Though I have travelled to different places, I certainly think that it is not enough and it will never be enough until I have travelled to at least 50 countries of the 196 countries of the world; travelling is my passion I shall say.
…and here I am now, in South Korea, a country that I have always wanted to visit, not just because of KPOP, but because of the very exciting culture it offers; from the distinctive language and fascinating history and traditions, to the wide variety of the amazing, I repeat, AMAZING Korean foods.
As much as I take pleasure learning the Korean language and culture as a student here in CUK, I also enjoy being a TA and sharing my English knowledge and skills to my GEO students. To break the ice with them, I had such a remarkable first day when they would not let me start my introduction presentation unless I sing; ‘Baby’ by Justin Beiber? Oh come on!
For the past week, I have been doing good guiding my students to improve their English knowledge and skills. I have attended one class session so far, I was a bit nervous but it went really well, and I have also been getting in touch with my students, not just through ‘KaKao Talk’, but I managed to take most of them out for a chat and have those sizzling hot amazing Korean food- I could not stress this enough!
This is just the beginning! I’m very much looking forward experiencing more extraordinary things here in South Korea, so until then…"
by Russell Tolentino. Buddy from Abroad, from London
