teaching in Korea

How to Stretch Your Won and Save Money While Living in Seoul

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 …

Chuseok Traditions, Hagwon Style

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 …

Backpack Full of School Supplies

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 …

Eggs and Easter

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 …

Teach in Korea

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 …