Teach Abroad Blog

The thought of spending a year away from my family and everything I am familiar with is daunting. Having to pack up your life in maybe one or two bags,...keep reading

A little bit of advice on the EPIK Application for Teach South Koreakeep reading

One of the hardest things about living in another country is figuring out the food. Depending on which city you live in, there is a chance that many restaurants will...keep reading

Getting lost and stumbling upon something unexpected is the best way to travel. In this case I had planned to do a short hike up to Mongwolsa Temple, which is...keep reading

Korea has made fall my new favorite season. The change in the colors of the trees is dramatic, and very different than any of the falls I experienced in California...keep reading

Chuseok, which literally means “Autumn Eve,” can be loosely equated to American Thanksgiving. It’s a big holiday across Korea where people gather together with their families to pay respect to...keep reading

What a jam-packed, crazy, fun week! From exploring Incheon and Seoul, to juggling 9 classes, and getting to know all of my co-teachers there has been a lot to do...keep reading

I have been officially spoiled by Korean Air. This flight was truly an amazing experience, especially because it was funded by my job. Private schools in Korea will often pay...keep reading

(Me and my family rocking Christmas sweaters.) With Thanksgiving long past and Christmas just around the corner, I wanted talk about what it is like to be away from your...keep reading

Step One: Fly to Korea Step Two: Land in Korea Step Three: Profit? Okay, so ignore that last one but for real: you’ve landed in Korea, you’ve gotten to your...keep reading