EPIK Timeline

Just so I can remember in the future and to possibly help someone out there that is going through the application process, here's a timeline of my EPIK job process:

Sept. 16 - 6:30am - Received email from recruiter saying I had a job interview

Sept. 16 - 9:30pm - Phone interview with Office of Education (lasted about 20 minutes)

Sept. 16 - 10:30pm - Received email from recruiter saying I passed the interview and I had a job offer

Sept. 17 - 5:30pm - Mailed documents via FedEx to recruiter's office in Gimhae, South Korea

Sept. 20 - 6:00am - Documents arrived to recruiters office

Sept. 21-23 - ChuSeok Holiday in Korea

Sept. 29 - NOA (Notice of Appointment) issued and documents mailed from Korea

Sept. 30 - Ordered plane ticket to Busan

Oct. 2 - Received documents back from Korea; Mailed visa application packet to Atlanta Consulate

Oct. 6 - Received passport with visa from Korean Consulate

Oct. 12 - Flew out of Dallas

Oct. 14 - Arrived to Busan by way of LAX & Seoul

Oct. 15 - Went to the Office of Education in Changwon to sign documents and meet with co-teacher; Went to Tongyeong and signed contract with principal at Tongyeong Elementary School; Moved into apartment

Oct. 18 - First day of teaching; Medical check at hospital (~25,000 won)

Oct. 21 - Received results of medical check; Applied for Alien Registration Card (10,000 won) - Asked for expedited service (normally takes 10 days)

Oct. 27 - Received Alien Registration Card and multi-entry visa (50,000 won)

MUVB at NC State

I was so excited when I realized a couple of months ago that Mercer Volleyball would be taking part in the NC State tournament. I was even more ecstatic when I learned they would be staying at the hotel where I work!!

Since it's been a couple of years since I worked with MUVB, my 'little freshmen' are now seniors!! I can't believe it!! So that means I only know three girls on the team, but it was still fun to see them! Of course, I still know the coach [Noelle] and we enjoyed seeing each other and chatting it up like the old days! Here are a few pictures from the two-day tourney:

I was also excited to learn that the NC State volleyball team plays at Reynolds Coliseum, home of Kay Yow Court.

"When life kicks you, let it kick you forward"

It was a great weekend, and I really enjoyed cheering on the Bears!!

Hugh-y Lew-y's

Last weekend, I was excited to go to a little get-together with some of my co-workers and former co-worker. Hugh, one of the Sales Managers at the Hilton, had everyone over to his house for some chatter and delicious dinner! I finally got to meet Hugh's wife, Sherrie, and she is such a sweet woman! I also got to meet Brian's (another Sales Manager) girlfriend, Cortney! She used to be in the same position as me at the Hilton, so it was just a Hilton-filled night! Also there was Emma Kate...my lovely friend and former co-worker!

Here are a few pictures from the evening:

Brian, EKG, and Hugh

The ladies: Sherrie, Cortney, me, & Emma Kate

What a cute couple!! Cortney & Brian

Our wonderful hosts! Hugh & Sherrie

Emma Kate! Sad that Scott couldn't be there!

It was lots of fun and I enjoyed getting to hang out with such great people! :)