The Best of the Best

Korea has plenty of things for foreign teachers to love. Here is a list of my top likes/loves:

4. Safety

• Being in Korea, or at least Gwangju, is the safest I have ever felt. I can come home alone at 4am, sleep with my door open, and no one will think anything of it. 
• Jogging at night at home could be a bit scary in some areas of town, but in Gwangju I have never felt a worry.

3. Convenience/Ease of living

• First, I will start with convenience. If you need something (say---eggs), all you have to do is walk out your front door, maybe 1 block or less, and there will be a store with them (or almost anything you need). I haven't had a problem finding anything. 
• Also, life feels so easy here (almost to the point of too easy). No, most foreigners don't speak Korean, but our apartments are paid for and the Korean staff at school sets up our bills, so that is the only thing we need to keep track of. Other than that, life is pretty much simple. 
• I must also note that the transportation is great. I had never ridden a city bus before coming here, and I am hooked! Taxis are super cheap and convenient as well.

2. The Food

• I probably comment on the subject of food too often, but eating and trying new food is something I enjoy. The food in Korea is outstanding. While many foreigners have cravings for food from home, and some even constantly whine about it, others are savoring Korea's goods.
• Some of my favorites: Mandu, Sun Dubu Jjigae, Kimbap, and Samgyeapsal

1.  The Kids!

• I was the girl who said she would never have children. They terrified me, and still do sometimes, but something has changed that I can't explain. I seriously love these kids.