Living in South Korea
Life as an English Teacher in South Korea
Whether you've been abroad or whether you're just getting ready for your first trip, nothing can completely prepare you for life in Korea. Seoul is one of the most wired cities in the world yet in the suburbs just outside this metropolis people are still burying their food in the ground to preserve it for the winter. Truly amazing!
Be patient and accepting.
- One of the most important factors in one's happiness in Korea is acceptance and patience. Remember that you are in a foreign country and that things happen differently. Accept that you don't understand the many facets of the culture and that you may never completely understand and you are well on your way to making the most of your experience.
Explore and achieve.
- Often when one first arrives in any country they explore to begin with and then they settle into routines. Our advice to you is to step out of your comfort zone and you will get a lot more out of your experience.
Learn the language.
- One of the most important things you can do while you're in Korea is to try to learn some Korean. Koreans are extremely appreciative to those that show an interest in their history, their culture and their language. It doesn't take much but it will make a tremendous difference in the way Koreans will act and react to you. It's really not that difficult either, you just need to put a little effort into it.
Message from Lindsay Rueter - Footprints Teacher in Korea
- "Living in Korea is awesome. Most of the apartments are furnished with Western style furniture and you can always get Korean style stuff. As for buying furniture, I don't know. We have a TV, microwave, stove, bathtub, shower, fridge/freezer, and all types of little goodies. There are 3 people living in my apartment and we all have our own bedroom and share the rest."
