the journey is more important than the destination

The Friday morning group is not yet in California but due to the luxuries of Virgin America, we can in flight provide updates.

Dong is awake. John not so much.

John's famous pose right back at him.

Eunju sleeps.

Spring break! Malibu! KASCON!

What up KASY? It's your friendly neighborhood president here, reporting live from my hometown of Los Angeles, CA. In case you've been living under a rock (or in Bass) for the past few weeks, spring break has finally begun! And of course, with spring break comes the Korean American Students Conference, being held this year at Pepperdine University in Malibu. We have a huge Yale contingent this year--18 people--and I thought it'd be fun to keep a record of our adventures this weekend on this blog. Check back often for updates, especially on Saturday afternoon to hear how our bid for KASCON XXV goes.

Oh, and one last thing:

SoCal beaches are the best, muaha.

Have a good spring break everyone!

Culture Show Video

Videos are finally up! Check out more clips on KASY's Youtube Page.

The Brown Eyed Boys


Beginning of 3PM


Conclusion of 3PM

March 1st Commemoration and ERI Open House

ALL DAY MONDAY: Wear Black With The Commemorative Pin.
AT 5:30: Attend the East Rock Institute Open House & Eat Korean Food.

March 1st Commemoration

On March 1st 1919, the Korean Independence movement was born. Korean nationalists presented a formal declaration of independence to the Japanese colonial government and protests broke out all across the country. To commemorate the heroic acts and sacrifices of the over 7000 individuals who gave their lives and 15000 more who were injured that day, we're urging all KASY members and friends to dress in black on Monday. We will be distributing commemorative pins at the culture show and over the weekend that can be worn to show your support.

ERI Open house

That afternoon we will be having an Open House at the East Rock Institute, this coming Monday at 5:30PM. ERI is a nonprofit research and educational organization dedicated to the enhancement and deepening of cultural understanding between Eastern and Western societies through innovative approaches to research and teaching. It was founded by the late Dr. Kwang Lim Koh, husband of the current chair of the organization, Dr. Hesung Koh, and father of Dr. Harold Koh, Obama's legal advisor and Dr. Howard Koh, US Assis. Secretary of Health.

ERI is looking for Yale students interested in East Asian Studies to volunteer and intern for different ongoing projects. It is an opportunity to network with many alumni and learn about Korean/Korean-American culture. Come out to meet people, learn about the opportunities at ERI, and hear a little about the history of KASY. Also, delicious Korean food will be provided. Please RSVP to sunhyoung.park@yale.edu.