Chilling on My Summer Vacation in Busan

One of the good things about the English Program in South Korea, EPIK is that you usually get more days off than working for a private school. University teachers get several weeks off, but they advertise that you must have a master’s degree to land one of those jobs. I’m using my time to see [...]

10 Reasons to Visit and Live in South Korea

After  a year of teaching and working in Busan, I will be leaving South Korea in about a month, more or less.  The departing will be bittersweet, because although I’m excited about being in my homeland, I’ll definitely miss Korea.  In fact, while I am away, I’m making arrangements in the U.S. to travel more [...]

Saying Goodbye

Yes. I’m leaving Korea in about a month, but I’m not sure when. I have some possibilities. Anyway, I’ve been having a BALL traveling outside of Busan. I’m really sad to leave South Korea and some of the awesome people that I’ve met. I do hope to return, but for now, I’m frustrated with the [...]

Good Times in South Korea

I have experienced kindness here that I have not experienced from strangers in America, and I wanted to take the time to reflect on that.

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Teaching in South Korea, Communicating With Korean Teachers

I learned something important about teaching in South Korea today. I had been told in the English Program in South Korea (EPIK) orientation that Koreans are very indirect. I have not found that to be the case in my experience. My co-workers, the vice principal and the principal have no problem telling me directly [...]

Gyms in Busan

There are gyms in Busan and in other large cities in South Korea. There are nice big ones like Club Chicago (in Busan) which is like Bally’s in my opinion, and there are smaller gyms. Some apartment buidlings have tiny gyms in them.
Inside the Gym in Korea
The interesting thing about the gyms in Korea is [...]

Finding Shoes and Getting a Cell Phone in South Korea

BRING SHOES with you to South Korea! I wear an 8.5, and although I can find something to fit my feet by searching, searching, and searching some more, the pickings are slim… I found some boots, but I was shocked when I found them. Usually the cute shoes (heels, and heeled boots) that [...]

Seoul versus Busan

A reader asked me to compare Seoul and Busan. Readers who plan to teach here want to know where to live in Korea. I asked the same question when I applied to teach in Busan. Now, that I am here, I have a better opinion.

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FAQS About Teaching English in South Korea

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about teaching English in South Korea. I plan to keep this post updated.
Q: Is it difficult to get a job Teaching English in South Korea if you are black?
A: I applied through Footprints Recruiting, and my application for teaching English in South Korea was sent to the Ministry of [...]

Where to buy Spices in Busan

I have been wondering where to find spices in Busan, South Korea. The food in Busan is pretty good! I can go to the Jagalchi Market and get awesome fish for less than $5 for one huge pan fried fish. I was so happy that they serve single people, not only groups. A lot of [...]

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