Korean red tape and cute kids

So, in order for us to get our ARC (Alien Residency Card), which allows us to do stuff like open bank accounts and stuff, it seems to be a lot of hassle and work in order to get it. Anyway, first we would need to get some photos taken. Pretty simple. And then we also have to go the hospital to get some tests (blood, urine, and xray scan I think?). Now, I hate HATE being jabbed with a needle, so I am not looking forward to this. Since it was in the downtown area, coteacher and I journeyed after class for 35-40min to the hospital, where they said I would need a passport. Of course I didn't bring one, since the information and website told my coteacher that I wouldn't need it, so I journeyed my half and hour back. An hour of the bus for nothing, yay. Hopefully we'll try again today after school, because I actually did remember my passport. Apparently Aaron went to the hospital as well and they let him do the tests without a passport. We think it was the persuasive nature of his more experienced coteacher than my new coteacher. Anyway, after the medical test, we can go to another city half an hour or so from here to actually get the ARC card, which supposedly takes a week to receive. More red tape, I tell you!

As for teaching itself, it's not bad. Yesterday morning I had three 6th grade and introduced myself with my powerpoint. They especially liked my pictures of my family and animals. They asked me lots of questions as well. Some of the students spoke English quite well, and some didn't say anything, which could mean they don't know much or that they're shy. But they are quite cute and they all say "Hi, Miss J---" [my last name] all the time.