Comments on: I Got my Korea E-2 Visa for Teaching in Korea (My Step-by-Step Application Process)

By: AnnaI

AnnaI — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:55:19 +0000

You should also mention that your particular case applies to Korea only. It’s a lot less complicated if you want to teach in other countries. For example, Japan does not require your documents to be apostilled. And it seems that China will take just about anyone who’s a native speaker, I know foreigners teaching there who got their jobs and visas without ever showing a copy of their university diploma.

By: GRRRL TRAVELER

GRRRL TRAVELER — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:45:47 +0000

In reply to AnnaI. @budgettrouble: I appreciate your catch on that, thanks! Will make the correction. Yes, my application process is very specific to SKorea and my program. SK is one of the more stringent countries, even down to requiring criminal background checks (which totally surprises me b/c we're adults dealing with minors & its a scary world out there... even MTV requires a crim. bg check of its field crew!) BTW- wish I stumbled upon your Budget Volunteer Opportunities page earlier. It's pretty comprehensive & closer to what I thought volunteer programs should be!

By: GRRRL TRAVELER

GRRRL TRAVELER — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:14:01 +0000

In reply to Gray. Normally, I'd be there with you about the paperwork, Gray. But after losing a chunk of my life to the internet & research, paper was nice....it was taaaactile. I could see people eye to eye. LOL. I'd say the research work was the most challenging- after that, everything felt like a breeze. =-P

By: GRRRL TRAVELER

GRRRL TRAVELER — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:04:01 +0000

In reply to Nomadic Chick. Yeah, once you have a lock on what you want, the dark clouds and confusion rolls away. There's always those moments of brief self-doubt that things may not turn out, of course. Sometimes, the arrow bows no matter how straight you shoot it or there's external factors you have no control over. But generally life opens doors when your heart is the key. Your own adventure sounds like is shaping pretty nicely- are you getting excited?

By: Gray

Gray — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:01:01 +0000

“In gaining an E-2 work visa abroad, the most vital ingredient was faith and self-belief. Finding the will and courage to believe in your own abilities to accomplish what you want is 75% of the up-hill battle.” –This is so true about so many things in life.

Thanks for spelling out what the process is to get a VISA and teach abroad. I’m sure a lot of people have no idea what’s involved. Man, I hate paperwork.

By: GRRRL TRAVELER

GRRRL TRAVELER — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:53:08 +0000

In reply to gringation. I guess that's what makes it partially exciting, laborous and terrifying. ;-) Good times. How did you get your Mexican visa, Gringation? Are you on a student or work visa?

By: GRRRL TRAVELER

GRRRL TRAVELER — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:49:03 +0000

In reply to Your Dad. Nice poem, Papa! I should burn that on a plaque for inspiration on those droopy days I need a little encouragement.

By: Your Dad

Your Dad — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:25:26 +0000

PERSERVERING

Hold steady to your course. Weather the storm. Don’t give up the ship. The beacon is ahead, the sea is calm. The crowds all on deck, cheering you on.

Daddy 88′

By: Nomadic Chick

Nomadic Chick — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:18:14 +0000

I like how you compartmentalize those 2 choices via Door #1 and Door #2. Once you commit to a path, even if it deviates (and it will) putting in 100% is easier than one thinks. Door #1 becomes null and void, less appealing, and any past regrets are gone. Viola Christine, an adventure begins!

By: gringation

gringation — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:40:15 +0000

It’s nice to know that Visa paperwork is just as complicated in any country!

It’s all part of going through door number 2, right?