Others plead for him to also show off his dance moves, since he's studied hip-hop in South Korea.

Not only do the students know songs that are popular in America, they also are familiar with American TV shows, chain restaurants and stores, and movies because they also have them at home in South Korea.

"We like ESPN, Prisonbreak,' CSI', Friends,' Sex and the City'. Kichul just bought High School Musical' on DVD!" Uk Hur, 23, of Seoul, South Korea, says with a laugh.

"So if you live in South Korea and don't go to America, you still know about the culture, but if you are American, you might not know much about South Korea if you don't go there."

The group's trip to the states wouldn't be complete without some sight-seeing. Many took bus trips, often planned by other workers at Knoebels, to New York City, Hershey Park, Dorney Park and Baltimore, where they saw the Yankees and Orioles play baseball. And which team did they root for?

"The Yankees -- they're more well-known," says Mr. Hur, as someone starts to chant "Let's go Yankees. Let's go Yankees!"

"No, we support both teams!" Juyoung Jang counters.

When they weren't working or traveling to other states, the group shopped at the Susquehanna Valley Mall, Hummels Wharf, and marveled at how inexpensive clothes were here compared to those in South Korea.

They went to the movies and had barbecues and bonfires at Ms. Tobin's house. And they still look forward to the weekly trips to Shamokin's Super Wal-Mart.

"I love Wal-Mart and shopping!" Juyoung Jang says. "Everything is cheap there!"

Soon, the curry dinner is done, and a few students begin to fill plates to pass out to everyone. Their hospitality is evident, despite being visitors to the country.

"I really admire them because they're so respectful and open and expressive," Ms. Tobin said. "They sing all the time, joke around, put their arms around each other. They don't worry about what other people think of them, and it's refreshing."

For most students, this was their first time to America, and some are already talking about returning and keeping up with friends like Ms. Tobin through e-mails.

"I don't want to go home!" Juyoung Jang said. "My friends here are very kind. I'm lucky because I met very good people and learned a lot from them."