Guest Writer –
Cultural Orientation: South Korea Itinerary
Sunday: After their personal airport pick-ups leading up to the course, we met with the teachers on Sunday and headed over to the school for a short meeting to brief them on the program, give them a bunch of information as well as go over orientation week and the plan of the weeks to come.
Tuesday: Day 2 kicked off with our first of 3 Korean language lessons. These are split up into beginner classes, and a slightly more advanced class for those whose level is a little higher. We then had a presentation on Korean culture, as well as cultural “do’s and don’ts”. After lunch, we headed into Seoul for our first excursion of the week, which was a guided tour of the Korean war memorial. This is a great tour and really highlights the brutal and sad nature of the war, and how the split of the peninsula has torn this once unified country apart. The cultural orientation in South Korea is such a great opportunity for new teachers to learn about their new home (the good and bad).
“The honesty of the diversity talks is important and not sugar-coated which is always the right way to approach it. The cultural orientation in South Korea was so critical to settling in well while in the safety of a group and with guides who can set examples and answer questions.” – Current Participant
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The requirements for South Korea are a Bachelor’s Degree and a clean bill of health.
Also check out what life is like for one of our current teachers, Clare Haggerty.
Guest Writer: Enzo, East Asia Programs Manager
Enzo is currently based on the ground in Seoul, South Korea. He taught in the South just outside Changwon for 3 years before deciding to help fellow teachers follow their dreams. When asked what his favourite food was, he said: Korean.
