In my OPINION…

      During the Spring Vacation, I went to Korea. As usual, I enjoyed the time with my family and friends. Every time I see my friends going to home with their parents at Tabor, I thought that being an international student is such a pain because international students can go home after several months. So, many of international students become really excited before every vacation. They miss their family, friends, home, food and their own culture.

The day when the vacation starts all Korean students from Tabor gathered at Flag pole to take Van which heads to JFK airport. On the way everyone are busty with talking about what they are going to do when they arrive in Korea. We usually take the Korean Air which departs at 00:50am from JFK. Although it is quite late at night, airport is busy with many Korean students who go to school in New England like I do. I have met many of my friends at the airport.

Going back to home, Korea takes about fourteen hours from JFK airport. My parents always ask me how my flight was since it is such a long flight and said they never imagined that they could do this several times in a year. Yet, spending fourteen hours is easier for me because it has been fourth year that I have been going back and forth from Korea. Off course, at the first time, spending fourteen hours on the plane was impossible. I had nothing to do and had a twinge in my legs. On the plane, I usually spend time with sleeping and watching several movies.

Airport is a place many people can say hello and goodbye at the same time. I remember the first time when I say goodbye to my parents at the airport. At that time, I was only fifteen years old. After I came to US, I could not celebrate my sweet sixteen birth day with my family. I had to get over homesick, cultural difference and language. Although I experienced many difficulties, I never regret the decision that I have made because I could get better education and open mind.          

After fourteen hours of long journey, finally I arrive at Korea airport. I can see many people are excited to see their families and friends. I become excited to meet my family who always come to airport to meet me and take my youngest brother’s warm hug. The first thing that I do when I arrive at home is enjoying my mother’s homemade Korean food.