Yikes, it’s September already. *checks calendar* And that makes it 566 days for me. That count is potentially going to get a little higher as it’s already closing in on the season where I will once again be asked by my school about my plans to remain here in Korea. And right now, it’s verging …
Tag: Teaching
2025 is here
Are we still counting days? If so, I’m currently at 397 here in Korea. Yes, that’s right, I did renew my contract. I have remained here in Wonju, and have been assigned the same schools to teach as last year. I am still in my apartment, which has now become cosier with a few more …
It’s a bit nippy out…
Welcome to winter! Last week saw the first snowfall here in Korea for this season *cue EXO*, and it was apparently the heaviest snowfall for this time in 117 years. Well, I just made it through the hottest summer ever, so roll on the coldest winter, I guess! Wow. December. 292 days here in Korea …
Hiking, concerts, and kimchi
I really don’t want to be this person but…it’s the middle of September and it’s still topping 30oC and 80% humidity. As a Brit, that’s just really not on.I’m not kidding. It’s time for the hot weather to take a bow and bugger off until next year. Personally, I can’t wait until I have to …
180 days
Welcome to Day 180 of living in Korea. I can now tell you that I have officially completed my first semester of teaching here in South Korea! I wrapped up my final week of term by teaching a 3 day summer camp at my elementary school (which was rather fun I have to admit). The …
The arrival of summer
Summer has come to Korea! To me this seems a little unbelievable. I arrived here in February, and I’m pretty sure time hasn’t passed that quickly, but as the temperature hit 29oC yesterday I think I have to admit that the seasons have indeed changed. Right, let’s have an update. We’ll try to be a …
Still here!
Hey, look at that! Another update and we’re still in the month of April! I’m keeping with the short and sweet updates to help me keep on top of things and so as not to bore you to death through repetition of my normal, everyday life. Here we go then… I’m still here in Korea. …
School life
Let’s lay it out clearly here, teaching in schools where I don’t speak the primary language in an interesting experience. Here’s a little bit of a role-play thought for you… You’ve started at a new school. Congratulations! As with any new job, one of your first tasks is to discover all the inner workings of …
Time for teaching
Look, I haven’t been ignoring you all, I promise. In fact, I wrote a very nice and long winded blog post over 2 weeks ago, and then simply didn’t find 5 minutes to sit down and post it. Honestly. That’s how busy and exhausting this whole ‘settling in to a new job and country thing’ …
Welcome to Wonju
It’s been exactly 16 days since I landed in South Korea and today I am welcoming you from my new home from home; the city of Wonju, located in the south west corner of Gangwon-do province. That’s your cue to grab a map. I’m not going to lie; the past 16 days have been filled …
Kerry's Korean Quest 