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Tips and Advice for Moving to South Korea

I’ve gotten a few contacts from people who are moving to Busan or South Korea in general to teach! You all want advice and tips for moving and you want to know what it’s like in Busan.
If you have already applied, read on!
I am glad to help by giving you my point of view.
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Packing for the Move to SoKo

Okay, fair readers. I just wanted to let you know, that I have been busy packing and preparing for my move to Busan. Today, I bought some clothes and flat shoes to take along. For those of you who are travelling to South Korea (SoKo) or are just interested, make sure that you contact your [...]

I Have My Visa!

Okay. I won’t keep you all in suspense any longer. I haven’t posted since my Notice of Appointment was on the way. I am going to Busan! Once I received my NOA, I waited a while before heading to Atlanta to get my visa. The process went smoothly. Except, I do have some advice for [...]

Letter of Appointment on its Way

I JUST found out that my letter of appointment is on its way. A letter of appointment is the final document that is mailed to you with your final contract. You need to have a Letter of Appointment to get a visa. You do not write a letter of appointment. It is written for you [...]

Getting in Shape to Go to Korea

I keep picturing myself lugging a too-heavy suitcase through the airport. I am also picturing shopping in Korea and trying to fit into those itty-bitty clothes. I am trying to get fit also to hit the beaches in Busan! Okay. That may be one of the real reasons that I am eating right and working [...]

Let’s Learn Korean!

In between packing and earning money for my trip, I will be learning Korean. I am joining a Korean study group today, and I am super-excited about that. I also found this cool site with the 6,000 Most Common Korean Words. I hope that can learn a couple of them before I go, and even [...]

Kancho in Korea

A lot of people have been wishing me well about my trip to Korea, but some (really just one person) thinks that it is not such a good idea. It’s a co-worker, but not someone whom I work with everyday. I just see this person around at the school. Anyway, she asked me if I [...]

Packing and Organizing to Move Abroad

Packing up to move abroad is a daunting and tedious job. I am going to start small. I hope that I get it all done for my move to Korea.

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 [...]

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.

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