Featured photo credit: Photo by James Lucian from Pexels After living back in the UK for at least three months now, I realise that I do miss aspects of my life from when I was living in my humble two room apartment in Namyangju, South Korea. I think my feelings are heightened somewhat as well, since we are... Continue Reading →
Things I Don’t Miss about Living in South Korea
Featured Picture Credit: Photo by James Lucian from Pexels Let’s begin by stating that this post is not intending to bash South Korea. Everyone is different which means throughout life you will experience things that you like and things that you dislike. And what you like or dislike may be completely different to what the next person likes... Continue Reading →
Some of My Experiences as an ESL Teacher/Foreigner in Korea: Part 3
Here we are at Part 3 in a three part series about my experiences whilst living and teaching in South Korea. If you missed the previous posts CLICK HERE for Part 1 and CLICK HERE for Part 2. Seoul Forest ParkSeoul Forest ParkSeoul Forest Park I’ve discussed my experiences in the school I teach in... Continue Reading →
Skin Care Spotlight: Cleanser
What’s the Product? Banila Co Clean It Zero Foam Cleanser Ingredients Spotlight Acerola – Acerola cherries, commonly found in the regions of South America and Central America, have a ton of skin benefits. They contain many antioxidants and high levels of Vitamin C which help to eliminate the build-up of free radicals (unstable molecules produced... Continue Reading →
Skin Care Spotlight: Cleanser
What’s the product? Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil Ingredients Spotlight Black Sesame Oil – Black sesame oil contains antioxidants that fight free radicals (unstable molecules that can harm the skin). It also has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties meaning it has the potential to stop the growth of harmful microorganisms and reduce inflammation and swelling.... Continue Reading →
Some of My Experiences as an ESL Teacher/ Foreigner in Korea: Part 1
EPIK Orientation February 2018Lunch with an old friend during my first few months in KoreaEPIK Orientation February 2018Catching up with old friends during my first few months in KoreaEPIK Orientation February 2018EPIK Orientation February 2018 I came to Korea to teach English in February 2018 and it is now September 2019, so I have been... Continue Reading →
Attending Seoul Pride Festival June 1st 2019
It’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month so I thought I would share my experience of attending Seoul Pride Festival in South Korea. This year it was held at Seoul Plaza, right in front of Seoul City Hall. On my way there I was wondering what the turnout would be like. I had previously been told that there... Continue Reading →
Renewing my Foreigner Resident Card in Korea
Tuesday 12th March 2019. Today, me and my Korean Co-teacher visited the Korean Immigration Centre so I could get my Foreigner Resident Card renewed. This card allows me to stay in Korea as a legally registered foreigner, and acts as a Multi Entry Visa during my time in Korea. The actual name of the card... Continue Reading →
First Day of School 2.0
Cherry Blossoms in South Korea in the Spring Monday 4th March 2019, Namyangju, South Korea. Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Jessica Stevens, I was born and raised in Manchester UK, and I am currently teaching English in a middle school in South Korea. I started teaching here in March 2018 so today... Continue Reading →