Can't speak for everyone but for POC the experience of the stares etc can be very trying. Some people experience the worst racism they've ever faced and others experience racism that is nothing compared to what they grew up with. There's a scale of a thousand of the most amazing days and treatment you've ever experienced all the way down to the worst most isolating nightmarish experiences. You won...
As our placements are in rural areas of Korea only, any of the potential locations will be at least a few hours away from Seoul City. Our program does not prioritize placements near large cities; individuals who are interested more towards the metropolitan life may be interested in our sister program, EPIK! Their website is http://www.epik.go.kr.
Eligibility: Completed Associate’s Degree or enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree Program(3rd year or higher) Must be a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, U.K, U.S.A.
Teaching Type (Hours): After-School Classes (15 teaching hours per week) Eligibility: Completed Associate’s Degree or enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree Program(3rd year or higher) Must be a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, U.K, U.S.A.
I believe 6 months is the minimum contract term with TaLK (6 months being pretty flexible -- most private English academies and other public school programs only offer 1+ year contracts). That said, you could try and touch base with the program's administration to see if they'd make an exception. You could also try the Private Academy / "Hagwon" route and see if they offer summer term contracts.
Hi Ana. Yes, assuming your first term went well, you will be given the option to renew your contract for an additional 6 month or 1 year term (your choice).
In 2009, when I was part of the program, the housing options you got depended on where you were placed. Some of the options were your own apartment, living with a home stay family (which is what I did), or even staying at a home on school grounds. I'm not sure that everyone had the option to have an apartment, especially in very rural areas - or you may have to travel more to the school if you do...
I was easily able to (plus I saved about $10,000 over the year) because I lived in a home stay situation with a family who was very generous and provided all of my meals, etc. I was only responsible for my travel expenses (for which I also used the cultural experience money provided) and things I got on my own. At the time, we received a generous amount to travel (reimbursed with receipts), which...
Can't speak for everyone but for POC the experience of the stares etc can be very trying. Some people experience the worst racism they've ever faced and others experience racism that is nothing compared to what they grew up with. There's a scale of a thousand of the most amazing days and treatment you've ever experienced all the way down to the worst most isolating nightmarish experiences. You won...