I’ve started to become accustomed to various aspects of city life. The Seoul metro subway is much easier to navigate than I would have imagined, the aromas of the street food roasting in dimly lit tents has become slightly more appetizing, and the constant staring of passersby is phasing me less. As this is my …
I am finally getting over an angry allergic reaction to a medication which made my first week in Korea slightly less comfortable. Much to my surprise, the Korean health care system has exceedingly met my expectations. While I had never experienced any sort of universal health care first hand, I found it to be quick, …
After much anticipation, I have finally made it to Korea. The past week has undoubtedly been a whirlwind of chaos, but everything seems to be falling into place. Mom and I went to Houston last Tuesday for my interview with the Korean consulate, and picked up my visa later that afternoon. Upon our return on …
It’s been three and a half months since the glorious occasion of graduation. Since then, I have obtained my nursing license, applied for a number of jobs within the public health sector, been regretfully rejected due to my lack of experience, and have wasted my days away unproductively in the hurricane-torn town of Bay St. …