To start this off, I must dedicate this post to my Woodsie friends, especially Carolyn Ouellet, Danielle Schiewer, Allison Ouellet, and Sara Herbig. My first year of college, there was a certain international student who freaked me out in the communal bathroom on 3 North in Le Fer Hall. One day, I thought I was alone in the two-stall bathroom because I didn't see any feet on the floor. All of a sudden, a pair of legs drop down to the floor. She had been squatting on the toilet! That was my first experience with squatting and toilets - I've had 3 experiences since. :)
My first personal experience with a toilet and squatting was at the hospital when I arrived in Korea. We had to have a "check-up" before we were given our residence cards. Anyway, part of that required a urine sample. I took my cup into the bathroom and found a toilet on the floor. I had done some research before I came to Korea, but had never experienced one before, especially not to pee in a cup.
It's actually not as bad as it seems. It's just a little uncomfortable and takes a little balance, as you can image. Below is a picture of the toilet I've been talking about. I did not take this photo but got it off the internet. These are not very common, as I've only had to use three in the four months I've been here. I just wanted you to be aware. :)
