Why I Left South Korea In May, a few months shy of me completing my one year contract teaching in South Korea, I was asked by my principal if I would be renewing my contract for another year. Before moving to Korea, I was confident that I would stay another year if I was … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Why I Didn’t Always Like Living In South Korea
After spending one year teaching and living in the land of the morning calm, South Korea definitely won over my heart. With lively festivals held every weekend, epic hiking trails (with jaw-dropping views!) scattered across the entire country, colourful temples and palaces … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Packing List For Teachers Heading To South Korea
Packing up your life to move abroad for a year is hard. Especially when moving to a country you've never been to before. Looking back at how I packed for my year-long teaching adventure, I overpacked everything I didn't need and underpacked everything I actually needed. No, I … [Read more...]
50 Things I Love About Living In South Korea: Part Two
I've fallen for Korea pretty hard. A few weeks ago, I posted the first half of all the things I love most about life in the land of fiery kimchi, soju and K-pop. Here's part two of the 50 things I love most about living in South Korea. 26. Cute Cafes. With whimsical … [Read more...]
How To Apply For A Teaching Job In South Korea + Obtain A Working Visa
Decided you want to teach English in South Korea? If you read my previous post on how to find a job teaching English in South Korea, I explained the different teaching job opportunities and how to begin your job search. Once you've decided what type of position you would like … [Read more...]