Mini Cobbler Shop in Korea Certain things just don't get old in Korea. When I first arrived in Korea in August of 2011, I remember walking around the streets of Jeon-Ju during orientation … [Read more...]
Vacation Time is Coming
June 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
My current contract ends in late August which means summer vacation falls within the current cycle. In EPIK we receive 18 days vacation to be split between winter and summer breaks. It all … [Read more...]
Do Koreans Go on Diets?
June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I received a great question from someone on YouTube about Koreans and whether or not they diet. What is Korean food like? What's happening here in this rapidly changing nation? … [Read more...]
Sending Money Home with Wire Transfers
June 14, 2013 by 5 Comments
It's come time for me to finally send money back home. I've been procrastinating the task for quite some time, but I decided to just get it over with. Not knowing where to start, I went to the … [Read more...]
How Much Money Should You Bring to Korea?
June 11, 2013 by 9 Comments
A common concern for all soon-to-be foreign teachers in South Korea is "how much money should I bring?" I'm asked this a lot and it really depends on a couple things. How Martha Stewart you … [Read more...]
Time to Study, Time to Teach
May 31, 2013 by 4 Comments
Trying to find the time... Back in early February I began the process of becoming a certified teacher in the state of Florida through the University of West Florida's TeacherReady online … [Read more...]
Volunteering at Korean Orphanages
May 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There are so many things to get involved with while teaching English in Korea. Sometimes though, it's a great and rewarding idea to give back in some way so it isn't always about ourselves. If … [Read more...]
7 Reasons You’ll Love Teaching Abroad
May 21, 2013 by 7 Comments
Running into UNESCO volunteers People who travel abroad to teach English do so for many different reasons. Some are paying off debts, some want to learn about a culture they are interested in, … [Read more...]
Buddha’s Birthday Means Vacation Time
May 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If it's a vacation day - I'll take it. This past weekend Korea celebrated Buddha's birthday and with it came a day off from school. Many people in Korea use the day to visit temples to pay homage to … [Read more...]
DO NOT Teach English in Korea If You Are…
April 3, 2013 by 7 Comments
Teaching English in Korea (or any foreign land) is not for everybody. I think many people believe it's for them and that it will turn into an epic experience of natives embracing them at the airport, … [Read more...]