Change of Heart

This is me after my first Modern History Class: I'm keeping it.

I wasn't the only one who walked in there skeptical. There were several students who were going to try it out and then probably switch over to Korean War. After one class we've all decided that Modern History is going to be far superior.

The Korean War class is taught by an American ex-general who fought in afore mentioned war. This has it's lures and repellents. For one, the English would be great and we'd know entirely what expectations are. Taking class from differently cultured people is sometimes a little unnerving (can I drink a Coke in class? Can I just get up to use the bathroom? How strict are they exactly?) The drawback, however, is that the class would be an American perspective, so why not just take it in the States? I should be taking classes and learning things that are impossible back home. Besides, the guy was a general, so does tardiness equal push-ups?

The instructor for Modern History is an older Korean man, maybe in his 60's. He introduced himself by his full name, then told us what we could call him:
Mr. Park (because he is a Mr.)
Dr. Park (because he is a Dr.)
Professor Park (because he is a professor.)
Prince Park (because he is a prince.)
or
Genius Park (because he is a genius.)
He had various justifications for each claim, but suffice it to say that I don't foresee "Prince Park" catching on in the near future.

If it's not already apparent, the man has a great sense of humor, but kind of in that "wow, that was a weird thing to say" kind of way. He's clever and approachable, and very knowledgeable about history in this region. He got a masters at Korea National University, a Doctorate at Washington State University, taught for 14 years at Oklahoma State (where he claims 80% of the population will still tell you they know Genius Park), was the vice president of another university here, aspires to the national presidency, and was a lunch monitor in a middle school in California. He told us not to buy the textbook because we should save our money for partying. He's a "born again Christian chain-smoking party animal." The man has so much personality and flare that no subject could be boring in his hands. He's the kind of teacher who makes you want to come to class. Today he taught us his secret knowledge that we may only share with a significant other, so if anyone's interested I am available.