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Faith, life in South Korea, teaching abroad & navigating life with Christ.

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Teaching Abroad

EPIK vs. Hagwon: Choosing the Route That Fits Your Life

Before you sign a contract in Korea, weigh what matters most — leave days, visits home, savings or building a life. Here's how to choose between the public (EPIK) and private (hagwon) routes.

Teaching Abroad

The Co-Teacher Relationship: Your Korean Teacher and You

Why the bond between a foreign English teacher and their Korean co-teacher can make or break your classroom — and how to navigate the best and worst of it.

Teaching Abroad

What You Say in a Hagwon Can Turn Into a Complaint: A Cultural Lesson

A personal story about how a harmless nickname turned into a parent complaint at a kiddie hagwon — and the lesson to be extremely careful about what you say, how you say it, and when you say it.

Teaching Abroad

Choosing the Right City for Your Teaching Goals: A Real-Life Korean Lesson

Before you accept that teaching job, research the city — your cost of living and daily access to services can dramatically change your experience and savings, as I learned the hard way.

Teaching Abroad

The Power of Community When Moving Abroad: Lessons From My First Months in Korea

Why finding the right community matters when you move to Korea — and how my first three months alone taught me about isolation, faith, and the people who help you thrive.

Teaching Abroad

My First Weeks in South Korea: The Real Things Nobody Warns You About

Landing in South Korea feels unreal — a mix of excitement and self-doubt. Here are the practical things I wish someone had told me before I arrived: finances, banking, weather, and more.

Teaching Abroad

My South Korea Journey: The Delays, Rejections, and Miracles That Got Me Here

I started with no plan, no savings, and a tired soul — just a quiet knowing that there was more for me. What followed were months of rejections, endless paperwork, and waiting that tested everything. This is the real story of how I got to South Korea.