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Big Changes are Coming: Returning to Korea
The past few years have been incredibly hard for me. Since I came home from Korea I’ve been dealing with vision loss. Apparently due to...
Melanie Niarhos
Sep 21, 20244 min read
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Nightlife in Ulsan, Korea 2021
Ulsan is a sprawling city, bustling with activity both day and night. When I first arrived in Korea in September 2021, many Covid-19...
Melanie Niarhos
Aug 15, 20244 min read
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EPIK vs Hagwons: Where to Teach in Korea
If you are thinking about teaching English in Korea, one of the first decisions you need to make is whether to teach at public schools...
Melanie Niarhos
Jul 18, 20247 min read
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How I Got an E2 Teaching Visa in Korea
Today I want to walk you through the steps of how I got an E2 teaching visa in Korea. I'll discuss the visa process, how I found a job,...
Melanie Niarhos
Jun 13, 20246 min read
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My Experience Teaching in Ulsan, Korea
During my time in Korea, from September 2021 to September 2022, I had two different teaching jobs. I'll get into why that is later on,...
Melanie Niarhos
Jun 12, 202413 min read
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Korea Packing Tips
Whether you are moving to Korea or just traveling, this list might help you decide what to take and what to leave at home. I struggled...
Melanie Niarhos
Jun 6, 20246 min read
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Out of Quarantine in Ulsan, Korea!
After spending my first two weeks in Korea locked in my apartment, I was so ready to get out and explore, even if I didn't explore far....
Melanie Niarhos
Jun 5, 20243 min read
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Traveling to Korea - Planes, Trains, and Buses
My experience traveling to Korea was long, intense, and made me want to turn right around and go home. Normally, the travel process...
Melanie Niarhos
May 22, 20249 min read
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Why I Moved to Korea
Today I want to talk about why I chose to move to South Korea and why it was a great choice for me. I moved to Korea in September 2021 to...
Melanie Niarhos
May 15, 20243 min read
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