You have to separate paper, plastic, food, and regular trash—there are signs to help!
I live with my parents, or my eomma (엄마), which is my mom, and my appa (아빠), which is my dad. I also have an older brother who has already graduated from college. My mom takes care of the house, and my dad is a science researcher. We love watching K-dramas (Korean TV shows) together as a family.
I live about 7 miles (11 kilometers) away from Yonsei University. Using public transportation usually takes me around one hour to get to campus. I take the subway from Seongsu to Sinchon (the dong where Yonsei is located). After arriving at the Sinchon subway station, I walk the rest of the way to campus, which takes around 20 minutes. Traveling to work or school by public transportation, such as subways and buses, is common in South Korea, even among middle schoolers. People also walk and bike to get around.
I like comfy clothes - just like American students! But Korean fashion is super trendy. People love big, oversized shirts, fun layers (like skirts over jeans!), and matching outfits with friends or boyfriends/girlfriends. Accessories are a big deal, too, like bags with keychains, cool hats, jewelry, and masks.
Korean traditional clothing, hanbok (한복), is only worn for fun or on special occasions. I haven't worn a hanbok since my elementary school graduation, but some people wear it when walking around the palaces. Some Koreans even wear them on their wedding days.
