Where is Mary Koh?

Mary Koh (U of I, 2nd year student) who is in Korea as an exchange student at Yonsei University writes: “Please keep me in your prayers. its so easy to get homesick from time to time. i didn't realize how weak i was once i was stripped of all my comforts back at home. but its in times like these when i am able to learn prayer. they are precious times when i'm able to see myself for who i am, and god for who he really is. life is short and im learning how to make the best of it.”

Here are some pictures of her in Korea.

at the top of a mountain that we climbed after our student conference. it felt GREAT to know that i've conquered something...and the new was absolutely beautiful thought its hard to see in the picture. even though missionary david kim is older than all of us, he pushed us to keep going even though we all felt like our legs were about to snap. he's a fighter. i was impressed

the picture of the kids are my two students that i tutor. sometimes its hard being patient with little kids, but they are a joy to teach. they are both gracie's age (my younger sister), and so every time i see them i think of my sister

the food is REALLY delicious here. that’s one plus here in Korea. everything is cheap but delicious. however, the portions are really small compared to the US so you might still be hungry afterwords.






when mssn caleb hong, david hong, from germany and also missionary jimmy lee were here at yunhee center. i was able to have fellowship with them--eating, talking, singing and laughing. i never knew how humorous missionaries were. and i was really touched by their lives...





This is a picture after my orientation. god blessed me to meet some new friends. it's generally difficult getting to know people for me because i'm not at the international dorm where everyone else is at. it's also a new for me to start all over and meet new people. but none-the-less i'm really thankful, especially because i know god provides.


This is my room. its really small compared to what i'm used to, but i tried my best to decorate it and make it as homey as possible. its definitely a humbling experience but its good for me :)

my dance studio. i learn various styles--hip hop, popping, and locking. in chicago, popping and locking aren't really taught...i hear it's only practiced in LA or NY where hip hop culture is big. Those who do want to learn usually learn off of youtube clips..but i'm not good with that. so i'm so extremely thankful that i'm learning what i've always wanted to learn. i'm in the studio for 9 hours a week. it can get pretty busy now that school has started, but being in the studio is doing what i love. it helps me to realize that life isn't a box, and the options in life are countless. god put us here to glorify him, that is, to highlight his greatness in every aspect of our lives...with him the opportunities and dreams are limitless. im excited to see where this takes me.

Mary Koh's favorite youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFkh5LxaQtc&feature=related