Oh snap, here we go. Before we get started, I want to go ahead and preface that these experiences are my own with a few…
Author: Samuel Grguric
Gaining Self-Confidence in Self-Conscious South Korea
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July 5 by
It’s not a secret that appearances are one of the most highly regarded parts of a person’s life in South Korea. Women and men alike…
What I’ve Learned From Travelling as a Lone Female
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April 15 by
I’m sure other females, or even other males out there, can relate by being told nearly everyday by various family, friends, even strangers on the bus,…
When “place where I live and work” suddenly became “Home”
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March 2 by
The first time the words casually came out of my mouth I was shocked. During a week long vacation in September I went to Tokyo…
What My Students Taught Me
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November 12 by
There are days that I love my job. I mean, like, wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world, I’m staying forever and growing old, love my…
Just 5 touristy things to see and do in Seoul
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October 27 by
Though we’ve lived here for over 8 months, last month I found myself as an actual tourist for the first time since arriving in Korea!…
What it’s like to travel alone internationally
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October 24 by
In the past month since I actually posted a blog post (see, what had happened was…), I have had some stellar opportunities and experiences that,…
14 things everyone teaching in Korea can relate to
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September 4 by
Sure I do a lot of teaching here in Korea, but there are also lots of things that teaching in Korea has taught me. I can…
Living in Korea: Honesty is the Best Policy!
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August 31 by
It’s no secret that image is very important in Korean culture and I’ve mentioned briefly in the past how my Korean co-teachers, and, well, all…
Why teaching in Korea is the greatest thing I could have done
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August 11 by
” Actually, not many people know this, but I tried to come to Korea before I came through EPIK, and when it fell through I was absolutely…