I can't help but say one more thing about exams. This may be my second favorite thing to happen in Korea this year.
I was so proud of both of my classes today and how well they did on their exams. The very last student that I gave the speaking exam is a Physical Education major. He is already working as a Physical Trainer in a city 2 hours away from the University. I feel bad for the guy because he's exhausted by doing both school and work. He also happens to be the one student that I have that is the same age as me.
Well, The "English for the job" speaking portion of the exam my students had to introduce themselves. I made a nice video to give them a good idea of what I was expecting. He wasn't in the class where I explained everything but got a good enough idea through emails we exchanged.
So, we are beginning the "interview" and he says: "I have prepared a suit for the interview, do you mind if I take my sweatshirt off". I'm thinking... ok... no problem- expecting a "suit"... but no. His interview is for a position as a personal trainer (what is on his resume) so to make it more realistic he is wearing a "muscle" shirt. He takes his sweatshirt off and all I see is a whole lot of muscle! I may have showed a moment of surprise, but quickly composed myself and began the "interview".
Meanwhile I keep telling myself to make sure to look him in the eye and don't blush! I'm not certain what his thoughts were, but mine were... oh my goodness! Is this actually happening?! You will be happy to know, however, that we were both very professional and I resisted the urge to ask if I could poke his bicep.
Yeah. I love my job. Thank you student for ending my day with hilarity!
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