Archive for April, 2009

Will Be Getting EPIK Visa Documents

I got a response from my Footprints recruiter.

Waiting to Apply for My Visa

I’m thinking about all of the work that I’m in for to move to Korea.

Still Waiting on Visa Number to Teach in Korea

I am waiting on my visa number to teach in Korea. Getting a visa number is turning out to be an involved process.

Learning Korean

I am learning Korean.

Contract and Visa Documents Mailed for Teaching in Korea

Passport Photo Adventure
I mailed my contract and visa documents for the job teaching in Korea, but not without some drama! The drama took place when going to pick up my passport photos. I ordered my passport photos through on www.passportpictures.org. I took my on photo with my digital camera and paid someone $14 to format [...]

I Got the Job! Contract for EPIK Teaching in South Korea

I got my contract for EPIK and have been offered a job teaching in South Korea. I will teach there for a year, beginning August 2009.

Waiting for EPIK Interview Results

I am still waiting to get my EPIK interview results for teaching in South Korea. This is the beginning of day two, but in the meantime, I’m getting my paperwork in order.

My EPIK Interview for Korea

Read EPIK interview advice and EPIK interview questions from someone who has had an EPIK interview. This is a must-read for anyone planning to teach in public schools in South Korea

Getting an Apostille Seal for South Korea

Yesterday and today I had adventures in getting an Apostille seal for South Korea. It’s pronounced: A pos steel, with the accent on the second part of the word. Yup. I embarrassed myself by pronouncing it incorrectly several times.
Anyway, this is part of the paperwork needed for a visa to teach in South Korea.  I [...]

Job Interview Techniques for Teaching in Korea

I am now working on job interview techniques for teaching in Korea in hopes that I land a job this summer. I am waiting for EPIK (English Program in Korea) to contact me.