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Teaching an English Summer Camp

Posted on August 1, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

If you thought Korean students received a long, glorious summer break before the fall semester, you thought wrong. Many students sign up for a summer camp.  Different schools have different options.  Some have drama camps, English camps, science camps, and … Continue reading →

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Teacher Trip to Buyeo

Posted on July 21, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

I had a blast on the last teacher field trip, but I didn’t want to get my hopes up that there would be anymore.  But in honor of the commencement of the first semester, almost all the teachers went on … Continue reading →

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Hyeonchungsa Shrine

Posted on July 3, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

It’s nice to get away from the urban sprawl.  While I consider Cheonan to be a nice city, a day in the countryside is always appreciated.  Luckily for me, the bus terminal is right next to my apartment, so I … Continue reading →

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5 Korean School Culture Quirks

Posted on June 27, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

I could never pretend I am an expert on the Korean public school system but after working in two different schools for a few months, I have noticed some quirks.  These quirks are new for me, as someone whose entire … Continue reading →

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Pizza Redemption, Sports Day, MERS scare

Posted on June 16, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

I must admit I haven’t gone on many adventures lately.  Part of that is due to the weather getting warmer and I don’t want to start sweating on a crowded bus to get to my destination but it also has … Continue reading →

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Gamcheon Culture Village

Posted on May 21, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

Every city usually has something that makes it unique.  But I’m finding most Korean cities look similar, especially in more recently developed areas with the same high-rise apartments, the same coffee chains, and the same restaurants. I was quite pleased … Continue reading →

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City by the Sea

Posted on May 19, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

Busan is South Korea’s second largest city and the largest port.  But this past weekend, it was also host to about 40 English teachers for a culture trip. We set out on the KTX, Korea’s high speed train at 7:30 … Continue reading →

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Hiking Taejosan

Posted on May 9, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

If you enjoy mountains and hiking, then Korea will probably suit you.  Even though my apartment is in the middle of downtown Cheonan, I can walk a short distance past the highway and busy intersections to Taejosan.  There are also … Continue reading →

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Teacher Bonding

Posted on May 3, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

I don’t recall much teacher bonding going on in my schools back home in America.  Of course, some teachers became great friends and spent time together outside of school but I don’t remember any group trips being planned for the … Continue reading →

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Pizza, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Time Machines

Posted on April 20, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

Yes, I ordered pizza. Yes, it had corn on it. There was no corn that I could see on the picture, but I should have known better.  Oh well, I had a pizza hankering and it did the trick.  I … Continue reading →

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