The EPIK Week Ahead.

After spending three nights and two days in Seoul, it is time for my journey in Korea to continue. Here's a brief overview of my week ahead during EPIK orientation:

Wednesday, August 18

I'll be waking up bright and early to check out of my hotel and find my way back to the airport. Once at the airport, I'm getting on the free shuttle provided by EPIK to take us south to Jeonju University (about a 4 hour trip) where orientation is being held. We'll be staying in the dorms on campus. Since it will be earlier in the day, I'll be able to explore the city of Jeonju some. They're supposedly known for their bibimbap.

Thursday, August 19

The schedule says we'll have a campus tour, opening ceremony, and welcoming dinner.

Friday, August 20

The morning is reserved for our medical check-up and assessment. I'm not entirely sure what is all included in this check-up, but I know they're very serious about it.

Saturday, August 21

The day (9a-5:30p) is going to be filled with all sorts of educational lectures designed to help me succeed as a teacher in Korea. I'll definitely be taking notes!! There will also be a screening of a popular Korean movie at night. 


Sunday, August 22

On the schedule for today: Korean Cultural Experience. That means... FIELD TRIP!! We should get see some traditional Korean folk villages and have some good food.

Monday, August 23

More lectures and learning to be a teacher...

Tuesday, August 24


...More lectures and learning to be a teacher.

Wednesday, August 25

The day will start out with the new teachers doing a lesson demonstration incorporating information we've learned during orientation. This should be interesting. Hopefully I won't make a fool out of myself. After that, we're scheduled to finally meet with our respective Office of Education supervisors (and find out our school/grade assignments!!). Wednesday night will conclude with a farewell dinner.

Thursday, August 26

After the closing ceremony and lunch, everyone gets on the various buses and we're escorted to our respective cities across Korea.