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All coming together
After all the stress and running around, I finally have everything in order. My visa arrived yesterday and I was able to find a flight that arrives on the right day for orientation that was actually really cheap considering the prices the night before. I'm finally able to relax a little bit. I even packed a little last night and didn't feel like freaking out. Everything is simply much better now and I can breathe.
Placement
EPIK received my documents on the 11th. Today I was informed that my placement is Daejeon! Which, given that it’s my first choice, I’m pretty excited about it! Only one week to between them getting my documents and giving me a placement? Not bad. Not bad at all!
Documentation Sent!
After months of crazy stress and dealing with government screw ups, my documentation has been sent over and received! Which is great because for a while it was looking like I wasn’t going to be able to get everything out on time. I am now in line for recommendation to be placed and can finally relax for a little bit. That is, until it comes time for me to get my visa. I’m also working on learning Korean in preparation for my departure. It’s not as easy as learning any of the latin based languages, what with the sentence structure being completely different, but it’s fun. I’m finally able to start getting excited! T-minus 5 weeks~!
I got in!!
I found out weeks ago, but have been so busy with work to update. Unfortunately I’m still waiting for the FBI to have my fingerprints in the system. They keep telling me to ‘check back in a week’. A lot of hurry up and wait over here :/
Finished my interview!!
Wow that was crazy and not as detailed as I expected. He really only asked me about three questions that weren’t pertaining to my application. And even those were very generic like ‘what are you doing in preparation for coming to Korea’. Nothing teaching specific really, only making sure that I knew that I might teach older kids. Maybe because I already have teaching experience? I hope it’s a good sign like they already knew they wanted me and that the interview was just a formality :) Happy thoughts!!
I got an interview!!
My interview with EPIK is scheduled for this Thursday at, like, three in the morning. I’m pretty excited!
The adventure begins!!
I guess I’m a bit late posting this but I’ve officially applied to EPIK! I sent my application in on the first and have received the email saying they’ll be scheduling interviews in the fall. I’m pretty excited. I did all the FBI background stuff the day before I applied, so no worries about it not getting done in time. I just had my federal background check expire from my last job, but I’m hoping the short time span between the two will mean this one comes back sooner. I’ll keep you posted!
