All of the puzzle pieces have fallen into place. Today I got my passport back in the mail with a visa stamp. My plane leaves Seattle on Feb. 16 at 1PM and arrives in Incheon, South Korea on Feb. 17 at 5:35PM. The flight is non-stop for over 10 hrs and they are 17 hrs ahead of our time. I will be meeting with some EPIK people at the airport and they will give me a ride to wherever. The first week I will spend in orientation at Jeonju University in Jeonju, South Korea (my new home). This will most likely be followed by two teacher training days at my new school. As far as I know, I will begin teaching on Feb. 26. My contract is for 1 year and that includes 18 vacation days, so I hope to travel some in the area.
Congrats on the visa—one less thing to worry about!
ReplyDeleteI have no doubt this will be a great—if not the defining—experience of your life. Have fun out there.
-Jesse
Hey, Cristen -
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear all the paperwork is now in order and ready for your trip. Looking forward to frequent updates (and, hopefully, some great pictures).
Barry
Should be required activity for anyone concerned with contemporary issues of education, travel and this part of the world in general.
ReplyDeleteWilliam Lewis
I see your going to Korea. I have studied much about this area and commend you for taking the opportunity to go someplace new and exciting. It reminds me of the old days when I was young and still had the energy to travel! Hats off to you for pursuing education and travel.
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Department Chair
Gustavus F. and Ann M. Swift Distinguished Service Professor in History and the College
Ph.D. Columbia University 1975
The University of Chicago
Department of History
Make me proud...
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