#wanderlustland

[seoul-babo]

hey! I was wondering if you even had a problem with all of the salt in korean food? I get super bloated >. < and was wondering if there was something I could do, or a way to eat, while I'm there?

You know, I was never very conscious of my body before I started dieting/working out a few months ago, so I can’t say I ever noticed it while I was in Korea. But now that I’ve lost weight and become more sensitive to picking up on the changes in my body, I do find that I get CRAZY bloated if I go even a little bit overboard on salt. So I’m kind of nervous now about eating when I go back! All those soups like ramen and jjambbong and tangs and jjigaes are alllllll salt but I loooove them. @.@;; so I feel your struggle. I hate feeling bloated.ㅜㅜ

My only advice is to stay away from soups/broths if you can (as well as fried foods, instant or highly processed foods, and sauces like soy sauce), and drink lots of water!! Green tea is also a natural diuretic that’s both yummy and good for you~.

[seoul-babo]

Hi! I absolutely love your blog!! You are so helpful and seem really sweet! Anyway~ I'm coming to Seoul this summer for Korean classes and I was wondering what the weather is like? (for clothes and whatnot) and I was just wondering if you could give me a little "summary" i guess! ^.^ Thank you so much!! <3

It’s HOT! Usually hovers around the mid 90s during the summer, and it’s that wet, humid type of heat that makes you sweat. >_> Ugh. Do not like.

Anyway, just bring the stuff you usually wear for summer! Shorts, skirts, dresses, light tops and blouses. But as a warning, I never see Korean girls wearing tank tops or spaghetti strap things during summer. (Or, if they do, they always wear a cardigan over it. Same with dresses.) Not to say you can’t, but you may feel a bit uncomfortable.

Also make sure to bring a couple pairs of closed-toed shoes for when it rains. (Because it rains a lot during monsoon season.) And a cardigan or light jacket as well, because it be a bit chilly when it rains sometimes.

Good luck in your preparations! You must be so excited~. *0*

[seoul-babo]

안녕하세요! 이번 여름 서울에 가고 있어요! (저 진짜 신나요~ ㅋㅋ) 아무튼, 7월 동안, 날씨는 어때요? 어느 옷 가져야 돼요? 비가 많이 와요? 아님, 아주 뜨거워? ~감사합니다!~

안녕하세용! 7월은 장마 시작이니까 날씨가 더울뿐만 아니라 비도 많이 와요ㅜㅜ 그냥 원피스라든가 반바지같은 여름 때 입은 옷을 가져오면 되겠죠~ 비가 올 때 약간 추울 때도 있어서 카디건이나 얇은 자켓을 하나라도 가져오는 게 좋을 것 같아요. 그런데 여기 옷이 되게 싸니까 너무 걱정하지 말고 짐을 가볍게 싸 오세요. 필요한 게 있으면 여기서 사면 되죠, 뭐~.^^

**Hi! July is the start of monsoon season, so not only is the weather really hot, it rains a lot as wellㅜㅜ You should just bring summer clothes, like dresses or shorts~ When it rains, sometimes it can be a bit cold, so it would be good to bring at least one cardigan or thin jacket with you. But clothes are really cheap here, so don’t worry too much, and pack lightly. If there’s anything you need, you can buy it here~.^^

[seoul-babo]

일단- LOVE your blog and Chunsa (I hope I got that right, seems 완~벽! 아무튼… I was wondering if you know anything about being a international student in korea (not exchange). Specifically, how good does my korean need to be? 고마워요!

Okay, I think you’re referring to enrolling as a regular, 4-year undergrad in a Korean university, correct?

In that case, most schools require a Level 5 on the TOPIK. L5 is… hot damn. Really good. As in, good enough to take classes entirely in Korean, which means listening to lectures, reading assignments, writing essays… all in Korean.

HOWEVER. There are several schools that will accept less, so long as you agree to enroll in Korean classes and take them during your entire time there (or until you hit the required level.) I know Korea University will accept less than a 5, and my friend Lifelovekorea is enrolled as an undergrad at Hanyang right now too. So, I’d say just do your research and find out the individual requirements for your top schools. Don’t be shy to send emails either!

[taeffect]

How do you get to travel like this at 17??? im so jealous!!! ^.^

awww hahaha I just saved money for this and..yeah. ;__; I'm going to Korea for uni so mom helped me a lot too since she wants me to know the place before I go study there lmao. 

[queensusie-blog]

Sorry but do you mind if I ask... what is your job that you get to travel like this?!? :D That's the type of job I want! lol :3

My job is to be hopeful, happy and curious.

My job doesn't allow me to travel - I allow me to travel.

I am currently working as an ESL teacher in Seoul, South Korea at a private academy. 

Rewind to 11 months ago - I was working in New Brunswick, Canada as an accountant for an international accounting firm. I traveled a lot, going to various client locales all over Canada and the US. But it was shitty travel. Traveling for business is not enjoyable. You are traveling to work, not to explore. Don't let this fool you. Traveling for work (at least in my experience  only made more tired and disconnected me with the people I care for most.

Fast forward 3 months - I will be make a pit stop in Egypt before heading to Germany where I will be studying for an MBA.

Good luck in your future - and remember, a job is a job. Even, a career is a career. Don't let it define you.

Much Love,

xx