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Is Teaching English in South Korea Worth It Financially?

Teaching English in South Korea has become an increasingly popular endeavor for the mainstream. More than ever before people are finding themselves attracted to the idea of traveling to Korea to teach … [Read more...]

What I Miss Most About Korea (and I’m still here!)

I have been living in Korea for exactly four years now. It’s an amazing experience that has helped me to grow as an individual in many ways. Living in another country has forced me to break many of … [Read more...]

Teaching English in Korea for 3+ Years – What’s It Really Like?

Teaching ESL in South Korea for one year - fun and exhilarating. Teaching for two years - interesting and more time to explore things now that you're settled in. Teaching for three years...? During … [Read more...]

“I’m Not White and Korea Won’t Hire Me!”

This is a touchy subject. At the same time though, it's just reality. In the Korean ESL job market for private academies, or hagwons, there's a lot of negative press. And for good reason. You don't … [Read more...]

When is the Right Time to Leave Korea?

I've been teaching in Korea for three years as I write this. I'm living what many people look forward to or can only dream about. So many look for adventure after college and find Korea to be a great … [Read more...]

3 Female Teachers Talk About Dating, Racism, and Safety in Korea

One thing I've learned through blogging and vlogging over the past two years is that there are a lot of questions about life as an expat teaching English in Korea. They are all different and they … [Read more...]

How to Quit Your Job and Teach Abroad…Without Regrets

Teaching English abroad is a great opportunity in many ways.  If you're an aspiring teacher it is invaluable experience that will shine brightly on your resume for future job prospects.  It's also a … [Read more...]

7 Reasons You’ll Love Teaching Abroad

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...]

5½ Tweaks to Daily Life in Korea I Highly Recommend

Here's a little light-hearted (but true!) ranting for the weekend.  Over the past year and a half I've learned to navigate some of the...nuances of everyday life in a major South Korean city.  The … [Read more...]

DO NOT Teach English in Korea If You Are…

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...]