Read on and get to know more about GEO’s Professor Peter Jenkins.
Professor Peter Jenkins in front of GEO's English Zone Sign
1. Where is your hometown?
I am from a city called Sheffield, which is located in the middle of England.
2. How long have you been in Korea?
I have lived in Korea for about five years.
3. What subject do you teach here at Catholic University of Korea (CUK)?
At CUK, I teach English conversation.
4. What is your impression of CUK and it’s vision of becoming an international hub?
My impression of CUK is that everyone seems warm and friendly and people are so helpful.
5. What keeps you busy during your spare time?
In my spare time I enjoy walking, playing football and reading autobiographies of famous people.
6. What do you like most about Korea?
Class 2-3 with Professor Peter and TA Jiyeon
I like many things about Korea but my favorite is probably the bells you press n the restaurant tables. In England it can take so long to get a waiter to your table.
7. What is your favorite Korean dish or culinary delight?
My favorite korean dish is Chu – a – tang (loach soup). So healthy and delicious!!
8. What are your expectations from GEO, GEO students, co-faculty?
My main expectations are that people all want to help each other and try and be involved as much as possible.
9. For you, a good student is someone who…?
For me a good student is someone who always tries their best and is determined to improve.
10. What are the things you want to impart to readers (Anything you’d like to share about yourself, your life as a student, your life as a teacher, living in your home country, living in Korea, difference of your home country and Korea, etc)?
All I want to say is that being a student is a fantastic time in your life. Try and experience as much as you can and do it with maximum passion.
11. Message to students
Class 2-2's wacky shot with Professor Peter and TA Alessa
Try and be open to new ideas as much as you can and sometimes allow yourself to be guided by your heart and your instincts. learning is much easier when you are having fun so try and enjoy the classes and you could be surprised by how much you learn.
By: Abigail Go, GEO Blog Editor
