So, let's backtrack to the beginning of my TaLK (Teach and Learn in Korea) experience
I got my acceptance to be a native English teacher in South Korea mid-July. I was told that I would be leaving August 1st, so there was a huge rush to get my VISA, passport photos, all the paperwork necessary finished and packing finished for that day.
Leaving home was sad but I was very excited to be on my own in Korea and to start teaching in a real public school classroom.
August 1st I was on a direct flight to Incheon airport. My flight went by so fast; I took a book to read and didn't even open it. I barely watched a few movies and I was there. Thirteen hours went by very very fast, which I was so thankful for! I arrived at Incheon airport, had no problems with luggage and made my way out to the TaLK booth. They put the scholars from Toronto on one bus with our luggage and headed to our orientation location in Jochiwon at Korea University Sejong campus.
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| Korea University Sejong campus- Jochiwon |
Right now, orientation is a blur. It feels like it was ages ago, when it really was only three months ago. I met so many new friends, had so much fun hanging out and getting to know each other. I think we were all feeling a little lost and being here together bonded us all very quickly.
I didn't have a roommate for a few days so I definitely felt a bit lonely, especially my first day in Jochiwon, sitting in my room all alone. On my second day in Jochiwon, before orientation actually started, there was a small group of people that wanted to make a trip into town to see if we could find a Home Plus (a.k.a. Walmart Supercentre). We were told it should take 20 minutes tops....but obviously it didn't. We walked for what felt like an hour, but in the end, we made it.
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| Home Plus Jochiwon |
This was just the beginning of what was a very eventful and exciting time for me.
I will post more later...off to teach now!
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