When the music stopped, a number was called out, and we had to form a group with the right number of people quickly! The last number called in this game was six, and the groups we formed ended up being our new groups for the second half of the games—Guess the Image, Jeopardy, and Charades—which we have in the U.S.
Even though I barely slept that night, I made lots of new friends, had fun playing games, and got to experience something really special in Korean student life.
South Korea has a collectivist culture, meaning people really care about working together and helping each other, kind of like being on one big team! Instead of focusing just on themselves, many Koreans think about what's best for the whole group, like their family, school, or community. That's why they love doing group activities that help everyone feel connected.
Membership Training offers a fantastic opportunity for university students to meet new people and get to know each other better through food and games. It's not about schoolwork - it's about making friends and learning how to work as a team. MTs help everyone feel like they belong, which is a big part of Korean culture. After the trip, students usually feel much closer and more comfortable with each other, kind of like a little family!
Yes! Life in South Korea can be super busy, especially for students and workers. People spend a lot of time studying, working, and staring at screens. That's why Membership Training usually takes place far away from the city, in peaceful places like the mountains or countryside.
