My partner and I discussed what we have as privileges, based on our race, education, gender, and other identities.  One thing we mentioned was the privilege of being able to speak English.  In an Asian country where the official language is Korean not English, we were not scared if we were lost because we were comforted by the fact that most Koreans can speak English.  English was our way of communication and we were hoping (even expecting) them to speak the language, instead of their native language--Korean.  Fortunately for us, most Koreans speak adequate or proficient English to converse with us.  However, on the flip side, if two Koreans come to the US, they are expected to speak English.  The people in the United States do not accept the idea of changing themselves to welcome others, such as encouraging students as a national movement to learn another language.  By not bending our ways to suit others' needs, we, in a way, display a sense of superiority over people from other nations.

Besides sharing our privileges, my partner and I also explored our challenges based on our identities.  One thing we shared in common is our identities as a female in Korea.  In Korea, it is against the social norm for women to show their shoulders.  They can wear the shortest miniskirt or shorts, but it is strange if they wear tank tops, baring their shoulders.  As female, my partner and I do not want to disrespect the Korean culture or social norms; therefore, we often have to wear a long sleeve shirt or cardigan over our outfits to cover our shoulders in the hot weather.  However, the guys in our group are not struggling as much.  Most of them wear T-shirts and are not restricted by the cultural norm of not showing their shoulders.