Teach Abroad Blog

One month in Korea and I’m about halfway to feeling settled. The first 24 hours are probably the hardest but that is to be expected. If you have never visited...keep reading

I'm assuming you've stumbled upon this page because you are planning on (or thinking about) moving to South Korea. If you're set with a contract and just crossing the t's...keep reading

OCTOBER My journey officially started in October of 2021. That was when I made the decision to apply for CIEE’s TEFL Certification and Teach in South Korea Program. I remember...keep reading

Turns out in the early fall there is a unique phenomenon that happens in certain areas around South Korea. Namely, large sections of grass turn pink. Like full-on, bright, bubble-gum...keep reading

Hello! As I write this, I'm in the middle of my second full day of quarantine. I'll be writing another post detailing my experience with the flight, immigration, and quarantine...keep reading

Teaching in South Korea without knowing any Korean is actually easier than you might think. The majority of Koreans studied English in school at some point, and as a result,...keep reading

Compared to the U.S., South Korea is a relatively small country, geographically speaking. When it comes to land mass, South Korea is only about 7% bigger than the state of...keep reading

I have to say, I'm a little in love with my Korean apartment. For the next year, I think it will do quite nicely! When all was said and done,...keep reading

Over the past several weeks, I have been exploring and getting to know the beautiful city of Daegu. The photos below are some of my favorite moments....so far! So, without...keep reading

SO. You just accepted a job teaching English in South Korea...congratulations! If you are anything like me then right now you might be feeling stressed, and thinking to yourself, “What...keep reading