I can’t let fear hold me back from what I want to do. I’ve gotten a lot of questions from people regarding how my skin color affects the quality of my life in South Korea. I’ve touched on this question last year when I was pretty new here and my answer reflects my fresh, doe-eyed…
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Q: What is something that you wish you knew before moving to Korea? There are certain things that I’ve come to find out during my short duration of living here that would’ve been highly beneficial to know before, necessary even. I’m not the most resourceful person, and frankly, this first thing that I’m going to…
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Q: How are you surviving in South Korea? It’s almost been two years since I’ve moved to Korea. I’ve had my share of good days and bad days, but the thing I like most about living here is the things I’ve come to discover about myself along the way. Living so far away from people…
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Q: How do you know when it’s time to move on to the next chapter of your life? Okay, it’s that time again. It’s another adulting segment for y’all. Even though living in Korea has been a great experience for me so far, I would be lying to myself and you all if I pretend…
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Q: How do you manage a work/life balance in Korea? Korea has a very fast paced, demanding work culture (especially in places like Seoul). Work can include long hours (sometimes cutting into your weekend) with no overtime pay, unpredictable schedule changes and demanding workloads. So how does one properly balance having a life and a…
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Q: Are you planning on leaving Korea and if so, what’s your next game plan? The Big Question In a previous post, I opened up a floodgate to feelings that I haven’t felt in a while, and I promised to revisit it, sort them out and be honest with myself and others. I’m finally getting…
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Q: How’s adulting going for y’all? What are some concerns and worries that you face in your everyday life? How do you go about making decisions for your future? What is your biggest concern about finding a career? How do you go about finding the right career for you and preparing for it? How do…
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