Hello!

To make the most of my summer vacation, I signed up for an IELTS class for 4 weeks! They say the CIA is semi-Sparta school, so it might not be too busy, but it was already very tight for me with a tight schedule with 5-minute breaks from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

The biggest advantage of studying English in the Philippines most especially in CIA is having the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. On weekdays, you can go out after 6 p.m. when class is over, but on weekends, you can go out freely as long as there are no daily tests or penalty points. The advantage is that there is a tour company inside the academy, so you can go with like-minded academy friends.

I went on a hopping tour this time, and it was an amazing day because I felt good seeing the emerald-like color of the water and was able to see a variety of fish. Lunch and ramen were provided during the tour, and they were all very delicious. (But the ramen tastes mild, like Jin Ramen.) One of my happy memories was being able to go to a tavern and get to know friends who were on the tour in the evening after the tour ended. Studying is good, but if you have a day off, I recommend going on a hopping tour!

- PARK SOOHYUN