Day 197- March 11, 2001

I've been a little stuck on blogging ideas lately, but I thought I would tell you a bit about Hagwans (Academy). Basically, Korean parents think that the intense riggors of an 8 hour school day in addition to all the high pressures from tests and school entrance exams are not enough to keep their students challenged.  So they decide to send their students to private tutors or small academic classes ranging from english/science/math focus, or general studies. The students basically leave school at 4:30 then go to hagwan until 10:00. It is expensive, and exhausting for these kids! 

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