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
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