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Recipe: Korean Mandoo (Dumplings)

Thinking about studying Korean in South Korea and want to try your hand at making a traditional Korean meal?

Follow this Korean dumpling recipe for mandoo that are easy to make and can be prepared in large quantities in advance and stored in the freezer for future use. Korean dumplings are traditionally made with a beef or pork filling, but chicken and vegetarian dumplings are also popular. Versatile and delicious, mandoo can be boiled, steamed, deep fried, pan-fried or added to soup. They are substantial enough for a main dish, but are also good as snack dishes or a mess-free lunch.

Finding a Foreign Language Dictionary

While studying abroad in an unfamiliar place, a foreign dictionary or phrasebook can be your best friend.  Here, we've compiled a few tips for finding a dictionary that is clear and most useful:

iFeliz dia de los Muertos!

Today is the Day of the Dead, or "Dia de los Muertos" in Mexico and among Mexican immigrants.  It is a colorful and very unique holiday with indigenous roots.  Modern Mexicans often pay tribute to their deceased relatives and ancestors on this date, and offerings ("ofertas") are typically made.  This is a fun holiday to experience for those studying Spanish in Mexico.

 Often, families will clean and festoon the graves of their loved ones with flowers, food, toys, and even tequila!  Some will construct shrines and memorials in their home, often with Catholic adornments like crucifixes or virgin Mary statuettes.  Friends and family alike will recall fun stories and memories of their loved ones, and sometimes parades are held.