First Post

Hello everyone,

I've decided to start this blog to catalog my experiences obtaining employment in the ESL field in Seoul, South Korea. 

So, let's start with a brief introduction.

My name is Mike. I am a 24 year old Canadian with a BA in Psychology, and a business diploma from Niagara College. I am very interested in culture, photography, and technology. I also have a love for the English language, and lucky for you, I love to write. 

I have just last week finished my TESL/TESOL certification through Oxford Seminars. If anyone is considering taking the course, I would highly recommend it. 

So, while I am waiting to graduate (June 12), I have been applying for jobs in Seoul. My main resource is:

http://www.eslcafe.com/jobs/korea

I am waiting on Oxford to email me some job postings, which is supposed to happen soon. 

Going to Korea, I have a few things that I must have in order to feel comfortable. These are:

- A decent apartment. I'm not looking for anything crazy. I just want a semi-spacious apartment with decent space to keep my things.

- A North American toilet. This is pretty essential. I am excited to try a traditional Korean toilet, but I don't want one in my apartment.

- An apartment within walking distance to my school.

- Close to a subway or bus.

More to come...