It's Starting!!

Hey everyone and anyone I'm going to start with a little recap first....

I have applied to the Korean government TaLK Program (Teach and Learn in Korea), this is like the part time version of EPIK.

Basically this program is a scholarship program allowing foreigners with minimum 2 years of university completed, to work in Korean schools and explore the culture and country. 

• You work 15 hours a week (roughly 3 hours a day Mon-Fri)
• Apartment and Airfare provided
• 1 month orientation/ training
• Among other benefits

This program only places the applicants in rural areas. So if you are looking to teach in Seoul or Busan...this probably isn't the choice for you. I have chosen this program because of the short hours allowing me to travel and learn the culture, and the fact that it is a rural area. In a rural area English will not be common meaning I HAVE to learn the language. I am not going to Korea for Kpop or entertainment I am going for the culture, traditions, the fact that I love teaching and languages and to learn the Korean language. For me this is a great start up choice so that I can advance my skills and knowledge in this profession. 

So that's just a really really brief description of this program.

Why am I telling people this? 

I GOT THE JOB!!!!

Last night at 10:30pm I got an email from the office offering my the position...I of course took it!

At this time I will not find out where I am placed yet or exact orientation dates but I can safely say that the first week of August I will be in Korea starting the life I have been working towards since 12 years old!

I think the actual acceptance package (that I need  to get my Visa) will come in June. 

As I get updated on things I will post more information but for now I don't have much information. 

I will post again this week about the application process I went though and any tips I can think of. :D

The Start Of My Crazy Ride

Hey :)

I'm Kat a 22 year old Canadian who loves culture, language and teaching.

I just finished University and now I'm headed out into the big world. Since 12 I knew I wanted to teach English overseas and at 14 I had my heart set on South Korea. To clarify no I am not a Kpop fan -_- I have a genuine interest for culture and language. 

The view from my old Goshiwon in Sinchon Seoul

My major is Linguistics TESOL.

I have been to Korea before (Seoul) and I LOVED it!!!!

Basically I want to share what I can with others because I know growing up I read blogs like this and watch Youtube videos 24/7. I hope I can help people out or at least satisfy some curiosities. 

I won't start posting until maybe mid summer but I hope to post at least once a week when I start. I am not the best writer so be patient haha

Here are some topics I am hoping to post about in the future, see if your interested

• Application/ Job finding process
• Settling in
• Korean Culture
• Food (LOTS OF FOOD)
• Cities other than Seoul
• Traditions and holidays
• Teaching strategies and practices
• Makeup and Skin Care (I have an obsession with skin care and Korean skin care is on point!)
• Music (Mainly Hip hop and Jazz)
• Places to see and things to do