Gurll this video was reallyyy informative especially since I've never taught at a public school. Loved your honesty and it wasn't in a negative/debbie downer way at all. P.S. your hair and outfit in this vid is 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾😍😍😍🧡🧡🧡
I love how you keep it real. I don’t want sugar coated I’m not looking for a fantasy life. I want to know what I’m going to get myself into.... and I’m a TESOL student.
thank you Sofia!!! Like I've been sayin in the comments, I was initially worried with how the response to this video would be, because I wasn't all like bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. I mean work is still so much fun and I love my kids (cept my 5th graders rn u__u) but yeah I had to keep it real
this was so informative, i'm glad you brought up the reality of teaching being really hard as well as being rewarding, i think that can be easy to lose sight of when applying for these kinds of programs! sending you good vibes from the uk~
Yay! Glad you found it so!! Yeah you know, like most of my days are great, but definitely when shit hits the fan- IT HITS HARD u___u. But yeah just be realistic :) && thank you so much Amber!
this video couldn't have come at a better time. im currently prepping for my study abroad semester in korea and im seriously contemplating the epik program once i graduate with my teaching degree. thanks for all the info girl!
I really didn't know that you were an International Business major! I have been watching your videos for the past few months and only been looking into teaching recently. I am in my third year of my International Business Degree. I've been thinking of teaching in Korea just to get more of a feel of living in another country and well interested in teaching English. I actually lived abroad in Tokyo for like 6 months but I really want to live in Korea. I worked in the International Programs office on my campus where one of the jobs I had was helping International students not only feel more comfortable in America but answer questions about any grammar/speaking in English. It was a lot of fun and really interesting. Thank you for making this video. It really gave more of an insight into a teacher. I know you have changed your career path in Korea (honestly amazing keep going something that you love) but this is a good video to watch. I hope things are going well. :D
Oh my god, I got do happy when you said South Africa. I'm from South Africa and want to come teach in Korea. So happy to hear that Korean children enjoy our people.
THANK YOU so much for answering my questions! It was really eye-opening to hear you address all of the different things people wanted to know and it helped a LOT. I super enjoyed watching this video and learning so much more about teaching in Korea. Thanks for taking the time to chat with all of us. This video was really wonderful!!
This video could not have been more timely for me! Just submitted my application to my recruiter, and have been coming up with a LOT of questions while I wait for them to review it. Amazingly, you just happened to address nearly all of my concerns! Bless you for giving us balanced, honest information.... also your shirt/hair combo made me GASP 🍊🍓❤️
Omg yessss!!!♡♡♡♡ thank you so much for that! There was a moment that I was really hesitant about uploading this because I didn't want you guys to take what I said the wrong way. But everyone totally understood what I was trying to say so yay!! And thank you so much Molly~~ ♡♡♡☆☆☆
Are you gonna do another day in your life since you've switched to smoe?? Also before you started teaching in korea, did you do teaching? Love your videos! I also love how you show a more technical side to living in korea. Your taxes video was something that i hadn't even realized to think about but sooo helpful!
You did a great job answering all those questions! I won't ever do this but it was interesting to hear your answers and understand your experiences thus far :)
Your videos are always so helpful and interesting. You got me interested in the EPIK program by your teaching video where you showed your students and your life in Korea. I started watching you more and more after that and now I am in love with your bright personality and your creativity. Thank you for always making my day brighter!
Great video, I just moved home from two years teaching in Tokyo. You definitely get to a point where it becomes very mundane and painful haha, I was thinking of moving to Seoul, but like you, don't want to keep teaching english forever.
Love, love, love your videos. As another fellow Latina, you inspired me to apply for EPIK (currently waiting for placement ☺️) even though I didn’t know about other Latinos teaching abroad.
Thank you for the informative video! This is actually my first video of yours that I am watching, and I realized that we both graduated with similar majors! I'm trying to go back to Seoul for teaching after studying abroad there last year, and you answered some of the questions that I've been thinking about. It's been really insightful, thanks!
omg okay wow I feel HEARD and UNDERSTOOD. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm so excited to start my epik application process, and this made me feel so much more at ease!
I just graduated high school just last month and i now I'm going graduate with my Bachelor's in Teaching English for Secondary Eduaction in 2020!!! I want to teach in Korea too any advice? Love your videos by the way
I taught in Japan for several years, so I found this video very interesting. (Actually I follow you and love all your videos!!) I just wanted to say that in Japan at least, your employer can NOT take your visa away. I guess they could fire you for moonlighting if you signed an agreement to that effect in your work contract, but you'd still be allowed to remain in Japan (and search for another job) at least until your visa had expired. There are some employers that might try to threaten deportation, but if so, they're lying. In Japan, a work visa lasts 3 years. After 3 years, you would need an employer to renew the visa if you planned to stay--so just tutoring privately wouldn't really work for too long. But technically, you can stay until that first work visa has expired.
I’ve also haven’t had an easy time saving money. The hardest part for me has been travel. I want to make make use of every vacation, every 4 day weekend, and every long holiday!
I’ve tried to apply to EPIK twice but life got in the way. But this year is the year I’m gonna do it because if not now, then when? Thanks for this informative video!
YO' HOMEGIRL thank you so much for this advice and replying toooo. I've been thinking about teaching but that was the thing I was worried most about actually... this cleared it up a lot!!! ❤❤❤ Would try to take a jab at it once it's closer around. And for videos... hmm maybe some cute cafes around Seoul?? I'm just a sucker for architecture and cute aesthetic things hahaha. Looking forward to the videos you will upload!!
I have a question, thinking about teaching out there . The issue is I get paid 3400 a month and I know it’s not a lot it it’s a bit more of the over there? Should I go for it since they do pay for living ?
Oh my gawd, thanks for answering all of my questions(lalalaanaa)!!! I asked so many 😅💀 this video was so useful and helpful. I really appreciate it! As always, slayin’ with the fashion in your videos.
Could you tell me the name of the South African outreach program with the high school kids? I've been looking for a local program that goes to S. Korea and this sounds pretty much what I've been looking for.
I've always wanted to be some kind of teacher ever since I was young. And I heard about teaching abroad when I was in high school and been thinking about it since. Not a forever job but to get out there and have a different experience. I'm currently in my 3rd year of college and have switched my major like 3 times and I always come back to teaching English abroad but there isn't a specific major so I decided on a major where I can easily find a stable job when I come back from teaching abroad. But you never know, I want to try Korea but also other countries ((:
Visas are really touchy, I work at the study abroad office at my college and if you turn one paper in incorrectly or late you have the possibility of losing the ability to work or having to leave the country while you get everything settled.
Hiiii. I love your videos, especially the ones where you talk about your lifestyle in Korea. I am planning on taking a gap year (or two) before applying to med school and I'm interested in teaching abroad in Korea in the meantime (I am thinking pediatrics hehe). However, I'm very concerned about teaching English as an Asian American? I've seen videos about horrible experiences and being discriminated against because they don't look exactly like the stereotypical "foreign teacher"... I was just wondering what's your input on that and any advice??? ❤❤❤
Hey Emily!! Oh thanks dude! In terms of your gap year, first off- awesome that you're thinking about applying to med school! :3 But hmm, I have friend's who have taught and teach English here as Asian-american and Korean-american. From what I know of their experiences is that they've really enjoyed it! If you're talking about the actual application process, I'm sorry I can't really comment on that. I haven't heard of horror stories with the application process (in govt programs), but definitely have heard stories from hagwon applications. Because in hagwon's they are really looking for the "white (looking) foreigner)" (of course not all the time, but I've had friends who told me trying to find a hagwon job and not being white has really affected their job search) I hope that helps Emily! Also what other videos would you like to see?
How were you able to get a year abroad internship in korea? I really want to do after my sophmore year but i cant seem to find any companies that take on students that havent graduated yet. Did you simply just email loads of companies your resume asking if you could come work there for a year or did you apply through a certain program? thanks!
Hey! Oh no it was through my uni. They had the program available so I just applied. I would suggest reaching out to a counselor or something at your school to help you out!
When you say "you CAN quit after 6 months," what do you mean? Are you not able to put in a resignation at any point like you would be able to at a regular job?
Hey, I loved the video! So I was just wondering whether your first language is English or Spanish, where you born in Peru? Cause I really wanted to teach in korea but I’ve been told that you need to be born in a a country where the native Language is English..
Hi, I know this video has been like a year but I was wondering. If you can't have another job, then what about your job with youtube? would youtube not be considered a job? or you're being paid on an overseas bank? I'm just wondering cause I might decide to work with webtoons and Idk if Epik would allow that. Thanks!
I really want to teach in Korea, but I'd love to possibly meet some friends before hand that I could go to Korea with to possibly have a roommate. Do you know of any chatrooms or place that I could meet anyone? I'm from Canada btw :)
This may be a dumb question but are the teachers allowed to have piercings/tattoos? I’m studying for my bachelors to teach in Korea and I don’t have any tattoos but I plan on getting one on my neck and I’ve had my septum piercing since I was 13 (I’m now 19). In the schools I’ve attended there’d be teachers with tats/piercings so I’m just wondering if Korea’s like not okay with that
How open have schools been with you having colored hair? My hair is like yours but purple and I’m a little nervous to start applying for private academy’s.
hey girl! My schools have been perfectly fine with my hair, but I work for a public school. Hagwons (Private academy) can be a bit different because there parents could have a bit more of a say. But honestly I have no idea about hagwons sorry Erika! ;; - ;;
Aww nuts. Well looks like i might have to go back to boring black hair for a bit! No biggie, maybe I can talk to my school about it when i get over there. Anyway thank you for the reply. Your videos and input have been a huge help in making my decision to move to Korea. So THANK YOU!!!
I dont know if youll see this, but I want to teach english in korea in a few years and by that time I should be fluent in korea. If I'm fluent in korean, would I still need another korean teacher in the classroom? I love your videos btw!
i'm not going to lie. this video stressed me out lol because i know there's a lot of things to say about the job. working as an epik/smoe/hagwon/etc teacher isn't always breezy. it can be difficult navigating the fact that we can be the fun teacher while at the same time the most hard working teacher but also not taken seriously but also sought after to be english masters. i struggle feeling fulfilled when my role carries a multitude of meanings that i'm not 100% sure on.anyways, thanks for sharing your experience and advice. all the best!
This vid is v helpful, but you mentioned student loans and I wanted to ask if you consolidated your loans or not? I'm waiting for my placement for EPIK (fingers crossed), but once I get to Korea my main goal is to put a good chunk of cash towards my loans. There are just so many differing opinions on consolidating so ya girl is stressing haha. Thanks for the video!!!
Hey Margaly! Hmm this is going to sound horrible but I think so? I pay directly to one place that that takes care of my loans however- if you ask me more on it I have no idea my mom took care of everything 😭 I'm useless!! Sorry! But also good luck girlfriend!!♡♡
What's it like to have a vibrant hair color in Korea? I've seen some things about it on the internet in the past, but I figured that maybe things have changed and that employers aren't as strict anymore. How has it been for you in general and as a teacher? I really love your videos and editing btw :)
Hmmm it's fine! My previous school in daejeon was super chill about it, my old coT was like.. why didn't you do pink? So it depends on your school. Even though my hair is pretty vibrant, it's still technically a "natural" color like..not my natural hair color, but it could be someone else's! Lol I had a friend where she couldn't wear her purple streaks in her hair, and other friends who had silver hair and be okay
Interesting...my first thought was actually that it was a natural color, but I wanted to ask anyway, lol. Do you think attitudes are different for hagwons because they technically have to sell their services or whatever to parents?
If I'm not a native English speaker but still have a good level, is there any program or possibility to work as a teacher? Or if my native language is spanish?
Can you go ahead and apply to SMOE without any experience? I am about to graduate with my teaching certification and I’ve lived in Seoul for half of my university life, I’ve also had experience teaching in Seoul so I’d like to stay in or around Seoul lol.
Yep! Like I said in the video, you don't need any teaching experience, I didn't have any teaching experience myself ^^. If you want to get Seoul, I'd recommended sending in your application THE DAY applications open. Because everything is a first come first serve basis!
I didn’t know you couldn’t just transfer to smoe! I’d never want to do all that paper work and interviewing again!! I have a question! What are you doing for English camp? Haha
yeah dude- it's a little bit different, and definitely not as stressful as the first time. But yeah you do need to go through the steps again. With alot of your official documents that you needed from usa- you can just get offical copies from your MOE :) GURL I DON'T KNOWWWWWWWWW what about you?
YO' HOMEGIRL I’m either doing Harry Potter or detective! I have my students vote and those were the 2 highest! Last year I did superhero and drama camp, so If you do Those , hit me up cause I have a really well laid out camps!
i don't know if you answer this question ages ago but with those SMOE GEPIK and EPIK programs what TEFL certification did you do? I read in my last research on teaching in korea that these programs would need certification to even be considered. *I dont have any cerification lol*
then homie g you gotta go get a certification! You just either need a 120hr tesol/tefl/celta certification. Where to get it, well you can do an online course. I did mine online & sorry I forget the website. Or you can do an in class course (which looks better btw) but it is more expensive. But that's up to you to do it are not. I just went with a cheap online site!
this is such an interesting video! i'm currently in my second of three years in art school can i still be considered do you have to have a degree from a big university to be a teacher or is my bachelor in visual arts enough? ily
This all depends on your qualifications and the program you do: EPIK, GEPIK, SMOE have different pay scales. You can refer the epik website for more details ^^
YO' HOMEGIRL ok I'm not sure if you will see this. I'm having a difficult time deciding whether I want to do teaching or a vet tech lol (ik in the end I will have to chose myself) I honestly want to go and live in korea and japan. But at the same time I dont if this is for me haha. I'm very introverted. So I was wondering if you could me like idk some tips or how it is going alone and etc . Im sorry if this doesnt make sense . 😓
Gurll this video was reallyyy informative especially since I've never taught at a public school. Loved your honesty and it wasn't in a negative/debbie downer way at all.
P.S. your hair and outfit in this vid is 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾😍😍😍🧡🧡🧡
thank you girlfriend!
I love how you keep it real. I don’t want sugar coated I’m not looking for a fantasy life. I want to know what I’m going to get myself into.... and I’m a TESOL student.
thank you Sofia!!! Like I've been sayin in the comments, I was initially worried with how the response to this video would be, because I wasn't all like bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. I mean work is still so much fun and I love my kids (cept my 5th graders rn u__u) but yeah I had to keep it real
this was so informative, i'm glad you brought up the reality of teaching being really hard as well as being rewarding, i think that can be easy to lose sight of when applying for these kinds of programs! sending you good vibes from the uk~
Yay! Glad you found it so!! Yeah you know, like most of my days are great, but definitely when shit hits the fan- IT HITS HARD u___u. But yeah just be realistic :) && thank you so much Amber!
this video couldn't have come at a better time. im currently prepping for my study abroad semester in korea and im seriously contemplating the epik program once i graduate with my teaching degree. thanks for all the info girl!
Oooh yes ! No problemo Jasmine!!!♡♡♡
I really didn't know that you were an International Business major! I have been watching your videos for the past few months and only been looking into teaching recently. I am in my third year of my International Business Degree. I've been thinking of teaching in Korea just to get more of a feel of living in another country and well interested in teaching English. I actually lived abroad in Tokyo for like 6 months but I really want to live in Korea. I worked in the International Programs office on my campus where one of the jobs I had was helping International students not only feel more comfortable in America but answer questions about any grammar/speaking in English. It was a lot of fun and really interesting. Thank you for making this video. It really gave more of an insight into a teacher. I know you have changed your career path in Korea (honestly amazing keep going something that you love) but this is a good video to watch. I hope things are going well. :D
I'd love to teach English in Korea, would you advice fresh graduates to do this right after graduation as their first job? Love this video 💕
dude, soooooooooo many people do this! So go for it!!
Oh my god, I got do happy when you said South Africa. I'm from South Africa and want to come teach in Korea. So happy to hear that Korean children enjoy our people.
THANK YOU so much for answering my questions! It was really eye-opening to hear you address all of the different things people wanted to know and it helped a LOT. I super enjoyed watching this video and learning so much more about teaching in Korea. Thanks for taking the time to chat with all of us. This video was really wonderful!!
No problemo Megan!!!! I'm so glad you found this informativeeee! ♡♡
I don't know if your skincare is on point or if today was a good hair day but your looking great! Your vibe just seems extra refreshing today~
my air conditioner was finally fixed- and I'm not sweating while I'm filming hahahaha
proud South African here! yay!!
ayeeee
This video could not have been more timely for me! Just submitted my application to my recruiter, and have been coming up with a LOT of questions while I wait for them to review it. Amazingly, you just happened to address nearly all of my concerns! Bless you for giving us balanced, honest information.... also your shirt/hair combo made me GASP 🍊🍓❤️
Omg yessss!!!♡♡♡♡ thank you so much for that! There was a moment that I was really hesitant about uploading this because I didn't want you guys to take what I said the wrong way. But everyone totally understood what I was trying to say so yay!! And thank you so much Molly~~ ♡♡♡☆☆☆
Are you gonna do another day in your life since you've switched to smoe?? Also before you started teaching in korea, did you do teaching? Love your videos! I also love how you show a more technical side to living in korea. Your taxes video was something that i hadn't even realized to think about but sooo helpful!
You did a great job answering all those questions! I won't ever do this but it was interesting to hear your answers and understand your experiences thus far :)
thank you so so so sooo much!
Gracias Chica!! That helps alot in my decision making. Lots to think about. 😚
no worries GeorGina!
Your videos are always so helpful and interesting. You got me interested in the EPIK program by your teaching video where you showed your students and your life in Korea. I started watching you more and more after that and now I am in love with your bright personality and your creativity. Thank you for always making my day brighter!
😢😢😢😢😭 thank you so much Karri!!!!!! This was so awesome to read ;;;
Great video, I just moved home from two years teaching in Tokyo. You definitely get to a point where it becomes very mundane and painful haha, I was thinking of moving to Seoul, but like you, don't want to keep teaching english forever.
Love, love, love your videos. As another fellow Latina, you inspired me to apply for EPIK (currently waiting for placement ☺️) even though I didn’t know about other Latinos teaching abroad.
Oh thank you so much girlfriend! ♡♡ and make sure to enjoy orientation!!! Also don't stress out over the demo class- it's seriously super easy! ♡
Thank you for the informative video! This is actually my first video of yours that I am watching, and I realized that we both graduated with similar majors! I'm trying to go back to Seoul for teaching after studying abroad there last year, and you answered some of the questions that I've been thinking about. It's been really insightful, thanks!
i love how transparent you are! i love it
Thanks Nastassia! Just making sure everyone knows what they are signing up for ya know~
That’s really considerate. I’ve been thinking about trying it out but I’m really nervous about being homesick and facing racism in S.K.
omg okay wow I feel HEARD and UNDERSTOOD. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm so excited to start my epik application process, and this made me feel so much more at ease!
No worries Rachel!!!! ♡♡♡♡♡♡ good luck!!! ♡♡♡
I just graduated high school just last month and i now I'm going graduate with my Bachelor's in Teaching English for Secondary Eduaction in 2020!!! I want to teach in Korea too any advice? Love your videos by the way
whoooop! congrats bb Seoul!! Hm advice is to enjoy your university life homie!
I taught in Japan for several years, so I found this video very interesting. (Actually I follow you and love all your videos!!) I just wanted to say that in Japan at least, your employer can NOT take your visa away. I guess they could fire you for moonlighting if you signed an agreement to that effect in your work contract, but you'd still be allowed to remain in Japan (and search for another job) at least until your visa had expired. There are some employers that might try to threaten deportation, but if so, they're lying. In Japan, a work visa lasts 3 years. After 3 years, you would need an employer to renew the visa if you planned to stay--so just tutoring privately wouldn't really work for too long. But technically, you can stay until that first work visa has expired.
Watching your videos makes me so happy and I really would love to go to Korea and be a teacher like you
aw thank you so much Leann!!!!
I’ve also haven’t had an easy time saving money. The hardest part for me has been travel. I want to make make use of every vacation, every 4 day weekend, and every long holiday!
OMG YES YES- I mean like when it comes to vacation it's like "okay what country do I go to next?" hahah
I’ve tried to apply to EPIK twice but life got in the way. But this year is the year I’m gonna do it because if not now, then when? Thanks for this informative video!
This was really helpful, thank you! Im a recent graduate considering EPIK, so it was great to hear you answer so honestly :)
Wow your hair looks so amazing in this video!
thanks so much Elle!!!!! I'm back to curling my hair again, I stopped for a while to let my hair just breathe and repair itself lol
YO' HOMEGIRL thank you so much for this advice and replying toooo. I've been thinking about teaching but that was the thing I was worried most about actually... this cleared it up a lot!!! ❤❤❤ Would try to take a jab at it once it's closer around.
And for videos... hmm maybe some cute cafes around Seoul?? I'm just a sucker for architecture and cute aesthetic things hahaha. Looking forward to the videos you will upload!!
I'm going through EPIK right now so this video was very helpful! I'm very excited to start in September~
oh yayayyy! See ya soon in Korea Kait!
I have a question, thinking about teaching out there . The issue is I get paid 3400 a month and I know it’s not a lot it it’s a bit more of the over there? Should I go for it since they do pay for living ?
so glad you are still updating!
Oh my gawd, thanks for answering all of my questions(lalalaanaa)!!! I asked so many 😅💀 this video was so useful and helpful. I really appreciate it! As always, slayin’ with the fashion in your videos.
lmao guuuuurl hahahahahahaha. Well I'm happy that you found it useful
Would TH-cam not count as another job? referring to question at 8:55
Years laterrrrrrrrrrrrr
Lmaooooo- well alot of things have chanhed goooorl
You're the best Nathalie! Love love.
You the bestest for watching! ♡
Hii South African here love your channel, and thinking of moving to South Korea when I've finished my degree next year :)
Oooh yaaay Courtneelee ♡♡♡♡ wishing u all the best chica!!!
Thank you for sharing your video!
Ay!! Muchas, pero muchas!! gracias por este vídeo!!! No sabes lo mucho que me has informado✨
De nada Benilda!!! Me alegro que este video te ayudado en una forma! ♡♡
Could you tell me the name of the South African outreach program with the high school kids? I've been looking for a local program that goes to S. Korea and this sounds pretty much what I've been looking for.
Just found your channel and I love how chill and relatable you are! Just subcribed,!❤️
wahh thank you so much Kari!
it's crazy watching this two years later😯
Straight keepin it 💯 Thank you 🙏🏽
thanks so much chica!
I've always wanted to be some kind of teacher ever since I was young. And I heard about teaching abroad when I was in high school and been thinking about it since. Not a forever job but to get out there and have a different experience. I'm currently in my 3rd year of college and have switched my major like 3 times and I always come back to teaching English abroad but there isn't a specific major so I decided on a major where I can easily find a stable job when I come back from teaching abroad. But you never know, I want to try Korea but also other countries ((:
about to teach in anyang city next month!
Visas are really touchy, I work at the study abroad office at my college and if you turn one paper in incorrectly or late you have the possibility of losing the ability to work or having to leave the country while you get everything settled.
Yeah exactly. The whole application process is first come first served, so definitely gotta make sure everything is 100% and on time!
Could I teach in Korea with tattoos, I got a sleeve and more hidden tattoos. I wouldn’t mind hiding all the tattoos. But would they allow it . ?
Que bien explicas el Tema Eres Muy professional ,bendiciones !!!!
hehe gracias mami
Hiiii. I love your videos, especially the ones where you talk about your lifestyle in Korea. I am planning on taking a gap year (or two) before applying to med school and I'm interested in teaching abroad in Korea in the meantime (I am thinking pediatrics hehe). However, I'm very concerned about teaching English as an Asian American? I've seen videos about horrible experiences and being discriminated against because they don't look exactly like the stereotypical "foreign teacher"... I was just wondering what's your input on that and any advice??? ❤❤❤
Hey Emily!! Oh thanks dude! In terms of your gap year, first off- awesome that you're thinking about applying to med school! :3 But hmm, I have friend's who have taught and teach English here as Asian-american and Korean-american. From what I know of their experiences is that they've really enjoyed it! If you're talking about the actual application process, I'm sorry I can't really comment on that. I haven't heard of horror stories with the application process (in govt programs), but definitely have heard stories from hagwon applications. Because in hagwon's they are really looking for the "white (looking) foreigner)" (of course not all the time, but I've had friends who told me trying to find a hagwon job and not being white has really affected their job search) I hope that helps Emily! Also what other videos would you like to see?
Can I ask why you don't want to teach in Japan? I'm thinking about that route in the future so I wanted to hear your thoughts :)
thank you 💕
no worries bb! thank you for watching!
Can a Non -native speaker can teach English in Korea? Is it necessary to know Korean language?
How were you able to get a year abroad internship in korea? I really want to do after my sophmore year but i cant seem to find any companies that take on students that havent graduated yet. Did you simply just email loads of companies your resume asking if you could come work there for a year or did you apply through a certain program? thanks!
Hey! Oh no it was through my uni. They had the program available so I just applied. I would suggest reaching out to a counselor or something at your school to help you out!
So informational, thx ❤😊
What are your hours? Where are you located? How long could you legally stay in Korea after not renewing your contract? Sorry- so many questions haha..
Do u need an english degrees or master to teach in korea
would youtube count as a second job if I were making money from it?
When you say "you CAN quit after 6 months," what do you mean? Are you not able to put in a resignation at any point like you would be able to at a regular job?
Hello loved your content also can you tell me if a non native English speaker can teach in South Korea?
yes
Hey, I loved the video! So I was just wondering whether your first language is English or Spanish, where you born in Peru? Cause I really wanted to teach in korea but I’ve been told that you need to be born in a a country where the native Language is English..
Omg...that s african experience must have been so fun! Your teacher is amazing for planning that out!!!! How wonderful..../sigh.
I love this video !
thanks Loba!
Hi, I know this video has been like a year but I was wondering. If you can't have another job, then what about your job with youtube? would youtube not be considered a job? or you're being paid on an overseas bank? I'm just wondering cause I might decide to work with webtoons and Idk if Epik would allow that. Thanks!
OMG! No sabía que eras peruana. Me encanta tu canal. Saludos compatriota!🇵🇪
Siii~ mis padres son de Peru, pero yo naci en EEUU. y muchisimas gracias Aliciaaaaaaa!!!
I really want to teach in Korea, but I'd love to possibly meet some friends before hand that I could go to Korea with to possibly have a roommate. Do you know of any chatrooms or place that I could meet anyone? I'm from Canada btw :)
This may be a dumb question but are the teachers allowed to have piercings/tattoos? I’m studying for my bachelors to teach in Korea and I don’t have any tattoos but I plan on getting one on my neck and I’ve had my septum piercing since I was 13 (I’m now 19). In the schools I’ve attended there’d be teachers with tats/piercings so I’m just wondering if Korea’s like not okay with that
South African and proud 😊🇿🇦🙆♀️ We're the true definition of Rainbow Nation 🏳️🌈
How open have schools been with you having colored hair? My hair is like yours but purple and I’m a little nervous to start applying for private academy’s.
hey girl! My schools have been perfectly fine with my hair, but I work for a public school. Hagwons (Private academy) can be a bit different because there parents could have a bit more of a say. But honestly I have no idea about hagwons sorry Erika! ;; - ;;
Aww nuts. Well looks like i might have to go back to boring black hair for a bit! No biggie, maybe I can talk to my school about it when i get over there. Anyway thank you for the reply. Your videos and input have been a huge help in making my decision to move to Korea. So THANK YOU!!!
In Korea how can you teach English without a degree or be able to do that???? What if you had only TESOL
tianna love You can’t teach unless you have a Bachelors degree minimum and a TESOL/TEFL otherwise you aren’t eligible!
I dont know if youll see this, but I want to teach english in korea in a few years and by that time I should be fluent in korea. If I'm fluent in korean, would I still need another korean teacher in the classroom? I love your videos btw!
Hi :)
did you have to do Desk Warming? :(
i'm not going to lie. this video stressed me out lol because i know there's a lot of things to say about the job. working as an epik/smoe/hagwon/etc teacher isn't always breezy. it can be difficult navigating the fact that we can be the fun teacher while at the same time the most hard working teacher but also not taken seriously but also sought after to be english masters. i struggle feeling fulfilled when my role carries a multitude of meanings that i'm not 100% sure on.anyways, thanks for sharing your experience and advice. all the best!
This vid is v helpful, but you mentioned student loans and I wanted to ask if you consolidated your loans or not? I'm waiting for my placement for EPIK (fingers crossed), but once I get to Korea my main goal is to put a good chunk of cash towards my loans. There are just so many differing opinions on consolidating so ya girl is stressing haha. Thanks for the video!!!
Hey Margaly! Hmm this is going to sound horrible but I think so? I pay directly to one place that that takes care of my loans however- if you ask me more on it I have no idea my mom took care of everything 😭 I'm useless!! Sorry!
But also good luck girlfriend!!♡♡
What's it like to have a vibrant hair color in Korea? I've seen some things about it on the internet in the past, but I figured that maybe things have changed and that employers aren't as strict anymore. How has it been for you in general and as a teacher?
I really love your videos and editing btw :)
Hmmm it's fine! My previous school in daejeon was super chill about it, my old coT was like.. why didn't you do pink? So it depends on your school. Even though my hair is pretty vibrant, it's still technically a "natural" color like..not my natural hair color, but it could be someone else's! Lol
I had a friend where she couldn't wear her purple streaks in her hair, and other friends who had silver hair and be okay
Interesting...my first thought was actually that it was a natural color, but I wanted to ask anyway, lol. Do you think attitudes are different for hagwons because they technically have to sell their services or whatever to parents?
I don't know much about hagwon's but I'd say yeah probably. Sorry- i don't know many hagwon teachers ;;;
Thanks for the replies, looking forward to your next video!
no worries Sidney! See ya in the next one :3
Is posting videos and making money from them considered a second job?
So if you make money off of TH-cam videos, is that considered having another job in Korea?
If I'm not a native English speaker but still have a good level, is there any program or possibility to work as a teacher? Or if my native language is spanish?
Sorry unfortunately no :-( you'd have to be from one of the 7 english native speaking countries that is listed on the epik website ;; - ;;
:'(
Hey girl!
Do you have to have a Bachelors degree in English to teach?? I have a Bach degree but not in English.
thank you !!
It just has to be a bachelors degree, in anything it's fine but you have to have that level of education
Can you go ahead and apply to SMOE without any experience? I am about to graduate with my teaching certification and I’ve lived in Seoul for half of my university life, I’ve also had experience teaching in Seoul so I’d like to stay in or around Seoul lol.
Yep! Like I said in the video, you don't need any teaching experience, I didn't have any teaching experience myself ^^. If you want to get Seoul, I'd recommended sending in your application THE DAY applications open. Because everything is a first come first serve basis!
I didn’t know you couldn’t just transfer to smoe! I’d never want to do all that paper work and interviewing again!! I have a question! What are you doing for English camp? Haha
yeah dude- it's a little bit different, and definitely not as stressful as the first time. But yeah you do need to go through the steps again. With alot of your official documents that you needed from usa- you can just get offical copies from your MOE :) GURL I DON'T KNOWWWWWWWWW what about you?
YO' HOMEGIRL I’m either doing Harry Potter or detective! I have my students vote and those were the 2 highest! Last year I did superhero and drama camp, so If you do Those , hit me up cause I have a really well laid out camps!
i don't know if you answer this question ages ago but with those SMOE GEPIK and EPIK programs what TEFL certification did you do? I read in my last research on teaching in korea that these programs would need certification to even be considered. *I dont have any cerification lol*
then homie g you gotta go get a certification! You just either need a 120hr tesol/tefl/celta certification. Where to get it, well you can do an online course. I did mine online & sorry I forget the website. Or you can do an in class course (which looks better btw) but it is more expensive. But that's up to you to do it are not. I just went with a cheap online site!
does youtube count as a second job for you?
this is such an interesting video! i'm currently in my second of three years in art school can i still be considered do you have to have a degree from a big university to be a teacher or is my bachelor in visual arts enough? ily
You just need a bachelor's degree! ♡
& a tefl/tesol/celya certificate but you can get that via online courses!
thank you :)!!!!
np bb!
What's the pay rate like ? Or does it pay good ? Lol I'm really having a tough time deciding what I want to do.
This all depends on your qualifications and the program you do: EPIK, GEPIK, SMOE have different pay scales. You can refer the epik website for more details ^^
YO' HOMEGIRL thank you. this is very helpful
no problemo bb!
YO' HOMEGIRL ok I'm not sure if you will see this. I'm having a difficult time deciding whether I want to do teaching or a vet tech lol (ik in the end I will have to chose myself) I honestly want to go and live in korea and japan. But at the same time I dont if this is for me haha. I'm very introverted. So I was wondering if you could me like idk some tips or how it is going alone and etc . Im sorry if this doesnt make sense . 😓
BtW looking extra cuteeeeee~~~
ty bb!
What is that sneeze??? Lolol
a sneeeeeeezeee
me : *hears South Africa*
me after 2 seconds: omw, i live there!
Same!!! I was like "That's my home!"
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you want to teach English in Korea too?
@@carmenesterhuizen7528 I actually do😅
But I'm not done with my degree, I'll only leave in maybe a year
@@ccrraazzyyggiirrll i still have a looooong way to go 😂
@@ccrraazzyyggiirrll how far are you?