Yeah, so I originally wanted to do some youtube vlogs but that's not working as planned, so I will start with a blog. Oh yeah! So, what's the point? Here's the low-down.
I want to go to South Korea to teach English. If worse comes to worse, I will just visit, but I'd like to have something actively productive to do, plus I think being a teacher will help me obtain friends a lot easier than if I just go for a few months here and there without having any social connections. That point aside, I do still have to finish school first. *sad face* I am classified as a senior, but I have about a year left to complete my degree. So, the plan is to hop on the EPIK train and try for fall 2013. Hopefully I can make it in before all of the schools decide to follow Seoul's ways and drop the native English teachers.
What am I doing now? Well, for now I am doing a few things:
First, I am researching Korean culture, and starting to learn the language. I am using the supremely helpful talktomeinkorean.com for the language part, plus Rosetta Stone as well. I love Rosetta Stone, but I find TTMiK to be a lot more practical, especially since I can listen to the lessons in my car... something I can't do with Rosetta Stone. I have watched a multitude of videos from past and current English teachers in Korea, to get an idea of what I can look forward to, plus I've also been reviewing cultural and food videos, blogs, websites, etc for more Korea specific information.
Second, I have a recruiter lined up to help me search for a school once I am ready. We aren't on a daily active connection basis since it'll be a while still before I officially need their help, but it's nice to have someone to answer questions about the process when needed. I've started getting some of my paperwork requirements organized so I am ready (like lining up references and making sure I know what I need and when), though it'll still be a while before I need these things.
Third, and perhaps the most obvious, I am completing the required education portion and I will be working on certification... probably over the summer.
Lastly, I've been enjoying kpop and kdramas, perhaps more than is normal... I sort of include this in the first point, but make it separate since it's mostly for entertainment lol
There's probably still more I need to do, but I think I am making good headway to prepare myself. *nods*
That's going to be it for my first post here. Next time I will post about my first Korean food experience, and I may also include here some stuff as I am learning the Korean language. Overall, I will just post things as I think of them, chronicling my year and a half before heading off to Korea... and then some!
If you live, lived, or plan to live in Korea (or even if it was just for a visit), let me know. If you have a blog, vlog, or website about your adventures, post the link so I can check it out!
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