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On ATEK and 3WM – an enigma meets a mystery
TweetI’m not sure when I accepted the role of an outspoken, if optimistic, critic of ATEK. Perhaps it was during this article where I offered then-new president Greg Dolezal a few suggestions. Perhaps...
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29 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Chris in South Korea
TweetIn honor of my 29th birthday, which I celebrated on March 29th, I thought I’d mix things up and present some things I’ve never shared with my wonderful readers:1. Although I’ve lived in Seoul in...
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AFEK opens membership to E-series visa holders
AFEK opens membership to E-series visa holders TweetThe following press release comes courtesy of AFEK‘s Mike Yates, AKA ‘The Web Guy’:AFEK, a group for expats in Korea, is pleased to announce that...
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The hidden cost of starting over – a tale of becoming single again
TweetThe Lady in Red and I broke up on Friday.It’s not heartbreak, it’s not infidelity, and personally it’s not a shock. I’ll refrain from sharing the story or rehashing the details in such a public...
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ATEK at a crossroads – the fallout post-3WM
TweetAuthor’s note: if the title of this post makes no sense to you, please read this post to catch up.Some weeks after the Three Wise Monkeys’ expose on ATEK (read part 1, part 2, and part 3), the...
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AT THE CROSSROADS: TO ATEK OR NOT TO ATEK (guest post from Chris D.)
TweetChris in South Korea note: this is a guest post from Chris D., whose biography is part of the story. Since we happen to share the same first name, please kindly address your comments to Chris D....
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punishment.
TweetA friend shared this documentary about corporal punishment in South Korea today and it is so shocking and disturbing I was moved to write about, and infact I am quite embarrassed to be working in...
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Moving forward: time to talk about a new teacher’s organization
TweetIt’s time to move forward.I do think we need a organization that assists teachers; in fact, I’d be open to sitting in on that future discussion and offering up some ideas. Let’s get the seven or...
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Expat slang, part 2
TweetSince the first expat slang post, a few new phrases of expat slang have been overheard. Add what you know and enjoy!Keyboard condom (n.)– the thin, plastic-film-like plastic cover found on Korean...
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Re: 12 rules for expat life in Korea
TweetA recent article on CNNGo recently talked about the 12 rules for expat life in Korea. While I found myself agreeing with some of them, living in Korea requires more than drinking like a fish or...
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On AFEK, a conference, and hundreds of years of Korean experience
TweetArguably, a moth is drawn to a flame thanks to an intense point of light. To say I was drawn to the AFEK business conference like a moth to a flame is not only appropriate, but apt. Although not a...
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On restless Americans, living in a foreign country and settling down
TweetIf I had read this New York Times article before I had thought of teaching English in a foreign country (circa late 2007), I would have found the premise implausible at best. Americans voluntarily...
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The Seven Wonders of Hype
TweetSeven countries are fervently celebrating their inclusion on the new list of “Seven Natural Wonders” of the world. But is this anything more than hype? And is the organization that put it all...
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Korean Food Trends for Korea in 2012
Korean Food Trends for Korea in 2012 TweetThis is a food trend report prepared by O’ngo Food Communications and KoCTA (The Korea Culinary Tourism Organization. Even though Korean food is gaining...
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South Korea Food Report 2: The Rising Cost of Kimchi
TweetSouth Korea Food Report 2: The Rising Cost of Kimchi
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K-Pop: A Secret Weapon of Korea for Future Cultural Domination?
K-Pop: A Secret Weapon of Korea for Future Cultural Domination? K-Pop Tweet“Gee, gee, gee, gee, babe, babe, babe, babe.” What does it sound like?It is a “hook” by an idol girl group who fascinated...
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Letter from Korea, May 2013
TweetSuwon, South Korea May, 2013Dear Ireland,I am Ireland. It’s mad. Over the weekend I became a country. In fact, little and humble me is now my country. I’m touched.Actually, that’s an exaggeration....
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About K-Pop in Europe (an interpretation)
About K-Pop in Europe (an interpretation) TweetAs it may not be common knowledge yet, I was teaching Italian secondary school students in Ireland for a month for pocket money while spending the summer...
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Community supported agriculture: is it worth it?
TweetBy Taryn AssafIf you’ve been thinking about purchasing a share in a CSA, then you likely already know what they are and how they function. If you don’t (from wikipedia: far more eloquent than...
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Community supported agriculture: is it worth it?
Community supported agriculture: is it worth it? TweetBy Taryn AssafIf you’ve been thinking about purchasing a share in a CSA, then you likely already know what they are and how they function. If you...
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