The Experiment Korea: K-Culture & Peacebuilding Pre-Departure Orientation by World Learning Youth Exchange https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s Welcome! You'll see 3 "buckets" (columns) on this Padlet. Using the [+], add your post under each prompt and feel free to engage with your fellow participants. This Padlet will be shared with your group, group leaders, and our in-country staff on your program. en-us 2026-06-01 21:05:49 UTC 2026-06-23 22:40:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/svg/1f1f0-1f1f7.svg Share your name & where you are calling from WorldLearning https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3937345301 2026-06-01 21:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3937345301 What are you looking forward to learning on your program this summer? WorldLearning https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3937345302 2026-06-01 21:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3937345302 Hi, I'm Anna Gail, Senior Program Officer, calling from southern Vermont WorldLearning https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3937345303 Greetings, I'm Dr. Anna Gail Caunca (she/her) and go by Anna Gail or AG. I have been working with World Learning since 2015 and this is my 5th summer with The Experiment. I love collaborating with our global partners and supporting participants to expand their worldview. I'm a mama, pickleball player, and a beginner circus arts aerialist.

]]> 2026-06-01 21:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3937345303 Post your questions here WorldLearning https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3937345304 If we don't get to all the questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to info@experiment.org.

]]> 2026-06-01 21:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3937345304 Share your name & where you are calling from WorldLearning https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3937346662 2026-06-01 21:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3937346662 Hi, I'm Anna Gail, Senior Program Officer, calling from southern Vermont WorldLearning https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3937348181 Greetings, I'm Dr. Anna Gail Caunca (she/her) and go by Anna Gail or AG. I have been working with World Learning since 2015 and this is my 5th summer with The Experiment. I love collaborating with our global partners and supporting participants to expand their worldview. I'm a mama, pickleball player, and a beginner circus arts aerialist.

]]> 2026-06-01 21:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3937348181 Introduction https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947177349 Hi my name is Gabriella Uribe and I am calling from NYC :)

]]> 2026-06-09 23:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947177349 My Introduction https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947177612 Hello, my name is Jagger Ryba. I live in Florida and come from the Jack Kent Cooke Program. I am most looking forward to the new culture I will experience. I love to explore and see new places so I am incredibly exited!

]]> 2026-06-09 23:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947177612 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178089 I am most looking forward to meeting new people, experiencing a totally different country and having fun ! :)

]]> 2026-06-09 23:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178089 Hello!! My name is Emily Ramirez and i’m coming from Georgia:) https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178093 2026-06-09 23:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178093 Introduction https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178209 Hiii, my name is Rosalie Schneski and I'm calling from Vermont.

]]> 2026-06-09 23:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178209 yo, my name is simon, I'm from the dmv https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178320 2026-06-09 23:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178320 i’m looking forward to making friends and sightseeing https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178433 2026-06-09 23:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178433 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178557 I am looking forward to eating Korean food and learning more about Korean culture.

]]> 2026-06-09 23:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178557 Introduction. https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178567 Hello, My name is Yaretzi and I am calling from Chicago, Illinois.

]]> 2026-06-09 23:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178567 Hello I am Diego and I am from San Diego California https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178613 2026-06-09 23:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178613 Introduction https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178946 Hi, my name is Christian Orantes (He/Him). I'm from Utah near SLC. I am also a JKCF scholar and am looking forward to the program!

]]> 2026-06-09 23:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947178946 Introduction https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179129 Hello, my name is Sharon Suardi and I'm from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

]]> 2026-06-09 23:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179129 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179211 I am mostly looking forward to being able to live with a homestay family and the ability to learn about their culture.

]]> 2026-06-09 23:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179211 Hello! https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179485 Preston and Im from New Jersey!

]]> 2026-06-09 23:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179485 Hi! I'm Evelyn Cardenas and i'm calling from Houston, Texas (US). https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179532 2026-06-09 23:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179532 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179675 I am looking forward to getting to eat their food

]]> 2026-06-09 23:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179675 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179683 I am looking forward to understanding Korean history and culture in an immersive setting.

]]> 2026-06-09 23:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179683 What im most excited for https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179833 Im most excited for the variety of different, weird, and tasty foods!


]]> 2026-06-09 23:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179833 Jaz’s Introduction https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179867 Hi everyone! My name is Jazmin Colin, and I’m calling from San Francisco, California.

]]> 2026-06-09 23:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179867 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179942 I am looking forward to engage in K-Culture and to see how life is like there. :)

]]> 2026-06-09 23:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179942 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179957 Hi my name is Luanne and I’m calling from Chicago.

]]> 2026-06-09 23:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947179957 Intro https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947180572 Hello I am Oscar Gamez from Brownsville, Texas!✌🏽I will be a Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholar on this trip!

]]> 2026-06-09 23:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947180572 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947180805 I am looking forward to learning the Korean Culture and meeting new people.

]]> 2026-06-09 23:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947180805 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947180878 I’m a Mexican American, Chinese learning student, so I’m most excited about exploring a new country, language, and culture. I’m also looking forward to eating new cuisines and learning more about SK history.

]]> 2026-06-09 23:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947180878 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947181120 I look forward to immersing myself in a new experience and learning about a different culture, such as food, language, and customs.

]]> 2026-06-09 23:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947181120 Hello! My name is Danica I'm calling from Lakewood, Ohio. https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947181883 2026-06-09 23:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947181883 Masks https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947182759 I saw that it was recommended to bring double padded masks, is there any reason why that's the case? Is there a disease we should be careful about?

]]> 2026-06-09 23:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947182759 Packing https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947188277 Do you recommend a backpack or a rolling suitcase?

]]> 2026-06-09 23:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947188277 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947218006 What's an estimated amount of gifts should I bring for my host family?

]]> 2026-06-09 23:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947218006 How much freedom would we get during the inbetween of activities? Would we be able to explore the city in small groups? https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947226400 2026-06-10 00:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947226400 What are some foods that may seem/look weird to someone who being introduced to that food for the first time. https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947227286 2026-06-10 00:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947227286 Packing list https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947229327 On the topic of clothing, are knee-length summer dresses and/or skirts and shorts appropriate during the program? Would it be possible to speak a bit more about appropriate attire, especially since our locations will vary?

]]> 2026-06-10 00:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947229327 Homestays https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947231545 Could you please confirm how many host families we will be staying with over the course of being with host families? Will it be one family for the 8-9 days, or will we be with multiple?

]]> 2026-06-10 00:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947231545 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947232493 Hi!!! My name is Emilia, and I am from New York City!

]]> 2026-06-10 00:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947232493 Q&A Closed WorldLearning https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947253787 This Q&A is no longer being monitored. These questions were addressed during the Pre-Departure Orientation, so check out the link to the recording in the Korea program tab: Planning Documents | The Experiment.

]]> 2026-06-10 00:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947253787 Hello, https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947273347 I’m Ashley Chung (she/her) who is going to be your field manager for Kore 2. I am currently studying immunology and health & diseases in Canada. I have lived in Korea, Germany, and the US before as well.

I am excited to support participants and staff throughout the program, and I look forward to help create a meaningful experience for everyone.

Thank you!

]]> 2026-06-10 00:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3947273347 Hello. My name is Micah and I am from Iowa https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3962473301 2026-06-23 22:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/dshb3c3yfzrbxx7s/wish/3962473301