Inside the Daily Life of a Korean 5th Grader

Introduction:

Everyday life can look very different depending on where someone lives. In this interview, I asked a Korean elementary school student questions about school, family life, hobbies, food and opinions about other countries. Their answers helped me better understand Korean culture and what daily life is like for children in South Korea. It was especially interesting to see both the differences and similarities between Korean and American students.

 

What do you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner?:

For breakfast I eat toast. For lunch I eat school lunch. For dinner I eat rice. 

What is your house like?:

I live in an apartment. I have my own room and there are many books.

What chores do you have at home?:

I help prepare meals, wash dishes, do laundry and more.

What jobs do your parents have?:

My mom is a freelance publishing editor and my dad is a bricklayer.

What time does school start, and what time do you go home?:

School starts at 9:00 a.m. and I get home at 8:00 p.m.

How do you get to school? Are you allowed to go to school by yourself?:

I walk to school and I go by myself.

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