Pink muhly have come to Pyeongchang-gun! This county, located in the Gangwon-do province, is best known for hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics. The fluffy, airy grass create a dreamy picturesque experience. This autumn visitors eagerly travel to lose themselves in the feathery, cloud-like flowering plants. Pink muhly grass have been showing off their striking pink or purple color since late September until November. Just before their color fades and they start drying up for winter, grab your friends, camera, and visit…
Let me be the first to warn you: you may be tempted to scrape off every bit of this classic Korean dish from your plate after eating it. Yes, it is that good. Dak Bokkeum Tang 닭볶음탕, Spicy Korean Chicken Stew is a timeless flavorful, hearty dish anyone can enjoy…
My very first winter camp was a hit. You can’t go wrong with a Disney Frozen theme for an elementary school English camp. Deciding on a topic or theme for a camp can be nerve-racking. Luckily Frozen 2 came out in November 2019, so students were still on the Frozen high. A Frozen themed winter camp in January of 2020 was perfect timing. As next year’s winter camp approaches, I want to reflect on my first time…
Nothing beats the journey of understanding yourself and the world around you. This fall, Cherry and I celebrate one year in Korea. Though she came to Korea from the Philippines as a missionary, who also teaches English and I came from New York as an English teacher, we share something in common: a beautiful journey of self, people, and cultural discovery…
This year has been a rollercoaster, to say the least. The coronavirus pandemic shifted the way teaching is done worldwide. In Korea, from late March to mid September, teachers in Korea juggled teaching online, partially-online, in-person with social distancing, and alternating between which grades will come to school. And due to various reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic, many EPIK teachers have either transferred out of Korea’s smaller rural towns, into bigger cities, left the EPIK program, or left Korea altogether. The remaining teachers take on new and for some, even heavier workloads. Despite the new circumstances, there was always a bright side. And there still is…
I can’t believe I can see clearly without my glasses! I just couldn’t let 2020 end without striving to have 20/20 vision too. I’ve been wearing high prescription glasses since the first grade and contacts throughout college. I wouldn’t have ever imagined I’d become a teacher in a country where LASEK/LASIK is safe, affordable and common. If you’re considering laser vision correction surgery, you may want to consider coming to South Korea. It may be one of the best decisions you ever make…