A few years back, I quit my job as an English teacher and decided to study Korean full-time as a university student. At the time, I had forgotten what it was like to live without a steady income and it didn’t take me long to realize that my habits of frivolous spending had to come …
Recently, I wrote a post about all of the wonderful reasons to love autumn in Korea. Not listed in the post but very much included in my reasons for loving the season is that of Chuseok. Chuseok is a Korean holiday that celebrates the autumn harvest and is held around the autumn equinox based on …
It never ceased to amaze me how abruptly summer vacation came to an end as a kid. The magical, care-free days of summer seemed to cease overnight, without the slightest warning of abandonment. It was always a depressing time for me, knowing that there would be no more trips to the beaches of Florida or …
Spring is finally starting to arrive here in Korea. FINALLY! Today is one of the nicest days I’ve seen since I’ve been back in Seoul, though it’s still a bit chilly by my standards. I’ve enjoyed my morning walking around Shinchon and I’m even contemplating waking up early tomorrow for Easter, so long as the …
Updated: 25 January 2012 You’re tired of your day job. Or, you’ve just graduated and can’t seem to land a job due to the economy. Maybe you just want to see other parts of the world. So… what to do? Teach English! Teaching English abroad can be an excellent way to experience a different culture …
I love when a day begins as ordinary and ends extraordinarily. Yesterday, I woke up a bit late due to exhaustion that has been taking me over lately. Still, I made it to breakfast and preheated the ovens for my first class of the morning: cooking. Cooking class is well liked by all the students …
I’ve mentioned before how much I enjoy teaching higher level kids. It’s a hell of a lot less frustrating and much easier to determine success, especially in classes like Medical Center, where focus vocabulary is on various illnesses and symptoms. The children attending SEV this week were from the richer area of Seoul, and many …
My morning schedule primarily consisted of my teaching Physician’s Office class. In this class, students are taught particular vocabulary, dependent on their English level. For higher level students, I teach the various muscle groups of the body and various reasons for going to the physician’s office and the components of a physical. Instruction is then …
I enjoyed my first late night out in Korea last night. A group of the girls went out for Mexican food and margaritas at On The Border, which was a treat, though pricey. Korean food is so cheap, but as soon as a Western name is involved, it drives the price tag up immensely. The …