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Korean Students Write the Darndest Things
Part of my job as a high school English teacher in South Korea involved giving out, and then correcting, weekly creative writing assignments. It quickly became one of my favorite parts of the experience, as it allowed my students to apply the language with more freedom and personality. It also helped me to get to know them in a … Continue reading
10 EPIK Haikus
As my year with EPIK comes to a close, I find myself thinking a lot about the experience. Below are 10 haikus that reflect what I’ve learned while living, teaching and traveling in South Korea (though really they’re applicable to anyone teaching or living abroad anywhere!). Being a teacher Requires kindness, patience And–JIMMY SIT DOWN!!!! … Continue reading
Panoramic Korea
Below is a collection of panoramic shots taken throughout my year in Korea! Enjoy!
New City, New Friend
This past weekend I went to Seoul to take advantage of the four-day holiday weekend! Tuesday, May 5th, was Children’s Day and my school gave everyone the day before off as well. I stayed at Bounce Guesthouse, which I highly recommend (clean, updated appliances/bedding, breakfast provided and decent, quiet location in Hongdae). Since it was my first … Continue reading
Naver Get Lost Again: A Guide to Bike Paths and Bike Travel in Korea
Naver is to Korea what Google is to America. It’s the go-to search engine and directions provider. And as far as mapped-out bike paths are concerned, Naver and Korea are both way ahead of the game. While it can be intimidating to stare at a screen filled with Korean words (there is no English setting, … Continue reading
Jeju Trip and My First Visitor!
Whether you’re living abroad or just far away from home, nothing beats seeing a familiar face. Not only is it fun to play tour guide and show off a bit of your newly-acquired cultural knowledge. It’s also wonderful to feel like you’re a little closer to home, if only for awhile. Two weeks ago I was able … Continue reading
Donut Miss Your Flight
8: 25 AM 2/14/15 – Incheon International Airport “Excuse me! Sorry! Excuse me! Excuse me!” Trying to keep up with my sprinting legs, these words flew out of my mouth as I barreled through the bowels of the international departures terminal. My 40-liter backpack bounced awkwardly with each massive stride, despite the white knuckle grip I … Continue reading
My First Month in Photos
I read about it happening to many other people who came to teach in Korea before me, and then I succumbed to the same phenomena. Due to jetlag, a lack of internet, and just getting acclimated to my new life here, my blog has sort of fallen to the wayside. I’ve also been so busy … Continue reading
Here We Go!
Let the adventure begin! Detroit –> Chicago –> SEOUL!
My Packing List
Below is a list of everything I’m taking to live in South Korea! On the clothing side, I skimped (or tried to) most on things like t-shirts, socks and underwear because I figured those were things I can easily find in Korea and not care too much about how they look on me. Also, I … Continue reading
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