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In this week's episode, we speak to Korea-based freelance writer, Krissi Driver.
We discuss the frustrations of buying things off Korean websites, briefly living in Lithuania as a child (plus a particularly harrowing Russian acid bath tale - be warned) and the even more harrowing ordeal of navigating Korea pre-smartphone.
We also get into student loan repayment, the 'business-first' hagwon model (even if it's to the detriment of actual learning) and students being in a higher level than they should be because their parents are paying.
As always, something for everyone.
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In this week’s episode, we speak with expat entrepreneur/influencer Tanaya Clark about initially heading to Korea as an exchange student, starting a business in Korea and the benefits of controlling your own visa.
We also discuss dating differences in Korea (compared to The West), being a black...
Published 11/16/24
In this week’s episode, we speak to seoulfuldiaries creator, Sharen Hau. We discuss the lack of onboarding at hagwons, being discriminated against as an Asian-American of Vietnamese origin and how Koreans view other Asians in the English teaching industry.
We also get into older Koreans’...
Published 11/09/24