Teaching in Korea
What’s going on…
It’s been a pretty busy month and a half. School’s winding down as students start to prep for their midterm exams but at the same time, it’s winding up. Vacation classes are coming and these days I’m busy getting my classes set up. I haven’t been too happy about my decision to extend my EPIK ...
Spring Spring Spring
Spring has finally arrived in Korea! The cherry blossoms have come and gone, but the leaves have are all out on the trees now. It’s the latest spring I’ve seen in my four years in the ROK. Hopefully I find myself among the mountains this weekend or next. I started slow working on the masters ...
Prescription Refill…
(April 1st) Gizmo got me up at four o’clock this morning. The little king wanted his whiskas soft food. However I’m trying to get him into the idea of breakfast at six. So for two hours Gizmo meowed. And meowed. And batted me in the face, and bit my nose, ear, shoulder. And knocked things over. ...
Let the MA Begin!
Last weekend I had my orientation for the Birmingham MA. Me and K went to Seoul early so I could pick up my course books in advance. I’ve got them all now with exception of one that’s on back order. The orientation itself was really good. I thought it would be pretty dry but the ...
Into My Second Week of EPIK Work
I’ve completed my first week. Here’s how things are shaping up. Middle School New schedule, I’m officially at the school 4 days per week. The schools are going to share me on Mondays and Thursdays. I’ve also got a new partner, enthusiastic and involved. He has a masters in teaching English and some experience in the school ...
EPIK Reflections
I’m just finishing the first week of my second ‘EPIK’ year. I’ve got my schedule for the middle school, but will be getting the elementary schedules next week when those schools start up again. My schedule has changed from last year. I’m at the elementary schools and the middle school 4 times on a ...