Teaching in Korea | EPIK Program Korea Pros and Cons

Teaching in Korea | EPIK Program Korea Pros and Cons | Melody Alisa

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Hi! My name is Melody Alisa - welcome to my channel. I lived in South Korea for two years where I met God and I documented my life as an English teacher (check out my Life in Korea playlist for more on this!) Now, I call Atlanta home. On my KZfaq channel, I share my Christian faith and life as a creative, a newlywed, a soon-to-be first time mama through weekly new videos!
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@rita.jane.g 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this. I'm in college right now and I want to teach English in Korea like you are. So, this video was so super informative, and you're super fun to watch. I will definitely be watching more of your vids!

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

sweet, thank you! I'm glad it could help!

@WorldEaterFilms 7 жыл бұрын

honestly the sitting 8 hours while on break almost works perfectly for me if i could get away with doing other things

@salimaa4218 7 жыл бұрын

I adore Korea and I adore you!! I just started watching your videos and I'm obsessed!!

@msanimestarz 7 жыл бұрын

gurlllll i just started watching your videos and i LOVE you already!!! Wishing you all the best in Seoul!! :D (just subscribed btw)

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :D

@jessicapena2142 7 жыл бұрын

I will be moving to Korea in August and I just wanted to tell you that all of your videos have been SOOOO helpful. Thanks a million!

@naomi641935 7 жыл бұрын

Hey so I just got an offer from Epik and will be starting in spring!! This video was very informative, I am scared because I'm not sure where I will be placed. My contract is for Seoul, but not sure which part. it's all very exciting and new, but at the same time very scary lol

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

That's awesome - congrats! I definitely can relate to the feelings, I felt the same way but if you're in Seoul, I'm sure any part will be great :)

@amala7231 8 жыл бұрын

Of course!! I love your videos! Vlog every experience! I can't wait to see your solo trip! Have lots of fun!

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@iamishantijulia 7 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!!! A friend of mine recently suggested I teach in Korea and I have to say your videos make my research enjoyable! You are very relatable and make me think this could be such a life changing experience that will help me grow into the woman that I want to be. So thanks again. :)

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

no problem! I'm glad it could help :)

@ReemAbdelrahman 8 жыл бұрын

Love your channel Melody! Thank you for making this awesome video, I really learned alot!

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

thanks so much :) Happy to hear it!

@spandino 8 жыл бұрын

Yes of course vlog it girl!

@KraziKlutz12 8 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! Some other people, when they talk about cons it's almost as if they're TRYING to discourage you. But I feel as though when you do it, you're just providing a realistic point of view! Thank you 😄😄👌👌

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

That's always my goal!

@ems333 4 жыл бұрын

this is so helpful... thank you! ♥️

@LydiaLiduLidissa 8 жыл бұрын

YESSSS! vlog it!!

@OALM1991 8 жыл бұрын

this video was very helpful. & I can't wait to see the VLOG!

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

:D Thanks!! & I'm glad it could help!

@bbqmellow 7 жыл бұрын

Helllooooo! Your video's really make me have hope in the future. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!!

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

aw thank YOU!

@bbqmellow 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!!!

@sushipower2134 7 жыл бұрын

I know I'm only in high school but I'm trying to set a career in teaching English in Korea or Japan. Is there a program like EPIK in Japan? Does the program help you settle in? How did you adapt to a new setting? Did you meet friends that's from Korea that speak english?

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

yeah, there is the JET program in Japan. I don't know much about it though, so def give it a gander on the google!

@shabnammunirtanisha6736 7 жыл бұрын

Melody on the Move hi, I just started watching your videos and I love you. very informative and encouraging..well i am from Bangladesh and I actually wanted to do the TEFL course so I will be doing it in Thailand from Asian College of teaching (ACT). it's a 120 hours in class course which will start on 5th June 2017.though I am doing the course in Thailand but my dream is to teach in Japan.thats my dream country.so pls suggest me do I need to do the JET program If I want to work in Japan?

@ESLinsider 7 жыл бұрын

JET is quite similar. You teach in a public school in Japan as a co-teacher. The benefits are a bit different. Not quite as good, but yeah and then there are other companies there that place teachers. INTERAC is one and there are others.

@spacebug1873 6 жыл бұрын

Gha Woon Ng sAme!

@spacebug1873 5 жыл бұрын

Paige R I’m a senior and I still want to do it as well

@lyfewithdj2258 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this vid! It was very helpful! =)

@GKO-sr1hj 7 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about doing something like this for a long time. Currently have a friend who is teaching English in China and your video is very informative. I think I'll look into this a little more and get the TEFL qualification first and then decide. Keep posting 😊

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

Glad it could help! Good luck!

@br_itt 7 жыл бұрын

i like this video and your attitude :) honest but still positive! as i was watching the video i just kept thinking, this job seems worth the cons. i imagine myself in other jobs like in an office and it just doesnt seem like the cons of that job would be worth it like this one. thanks for the video :)

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

no problem :) and thanks!

@Lunaedea7 8 жыл бұрын

I love Khai's "Alive" at the cuts of this video :) Also, thanks for this- I'll be applying for Fall '17!

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I didn't think anyone would know it - dope! & nice!! Good luck!

@kieranshae 6 жыл бұрын

this is great information. I started learning Korean this year and after I graduate I would love to teach there.

@hannahluong5264 7 жыл бұрын

Honestly you are such an inspirational person, I wanted to travel to Korea but now I also wanted to become a teacher like you too ❤❤❤

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

aw thank you so much

@hannahluong5264 7 жыл бұрын

Mel on the Move how do you travel around ? Do you have a license or you're taking public transports ?

@macaylahan8489 7 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. My husband is Korean and misses home, so I am trying to find job opportunities for me there and I think EPIK is a good one.

@akimmy2012 8 жыл бұрын

Love this channel! lol my go to info channel

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you!!

@Ballet4Hooligans 6 жыл бұрын

Great Job! ..... I mean as in you did a great Job with this video.

@MelodyAlisa 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@thatperson4828 4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully epik stays around for a while I really want to get this job

@michaelhunt6388 4 жыл бұрын

I taught in EPIK from 2006-2011, I worked in 2 rural middle schools. I maxed out at W2.7 million because I had an MS Ed, the won/$ ratio was pretty good then. For the most part, I really enjoyed it. There are times that I really miss it.

@Trinnidee 7 жыл бұрын

Why is she so gorgeous? I'm very confused please enlighten me. ❤😂

@Naioki4 8 жыл бұрын

YES PLEASE VLOG IT

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

will do :D

@oOTheWondrousStrange 8 жыл бұрын

youre so pretty! and brave lol idt i'd be able to go through with a program this long away from anyone who looks like me but it would be so cool to visit ah

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks! It can definitely be difficult at times - but it's been totally worth it to me!

@misschevious123 7 жыл бұрын

Wow. I'm at a point when I'm getting very serious about going--filling out applications, getting all my paperwork in order, etc.--but I didn't know about the randomization of location. That's quite honestly a large con that I'm going to have to look into more, considering that, if possible, I would like to be in a larger city (not somewhere rural). How often would you say people get their "preferred" province/are satisfied with where they are based on their application? Anywho, thanks a bunch for you videos! They're very informative :)

@lilmzann 8 жыл бұрын

With JET, Japan's counterpart of EPIK, I was at 7 schools so I never had to deskwarm. It was mostly the high school English teachers who had to. Suckers. :P I hope I luck out again this year ... If not, Netflix is about to be my best friend

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness - 7 schools O.O how was that?! Fingers crossed!!

@lilmzann 8 жыл бұрын

It was a nightmare and a half. I got to go to my junior high schools once a week and my elementary schools once a month. Needless to say, I didn't get to teach my kids much of anything :/

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

Man that sounds rough. I can only imagine how difficult it must've been to keep up with what lesson you've taught which kids too.

@lilmzann 8 жыл бұрын

Oh I definitely had to keep a journal! But with Japan they want every kid to be on the same chapter at the same time in every subject so that definitely helped

@whitneywatts470 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video! How did you adjust to the culture/language differences?

@toniCbenn56 4 жыл бұрын

Same pros and cons apply to language assistant positions in Spain!

@DoubleSushii 7 жыл бұрын

This is pretty far out, but thank you for the video first off! :D Second, I am going to be studying abroad in S.Korea for my Senior year of College and was hoping to go back to possibly teach when I get done with college (hopefully not too long after I graduate that May of 2018). I was wondering what the timeline sort of looked like? About how long it took you to get your TEFL and how long the whole process and application took. I am trying to figure out if I should try to get my TEFL over the summer or do it during my last semester at home once I come back. Then after getting my TEFL applying for the EPIK program and find some job in my waiting time. What are you thoughts? Thanks again and sorry for the long question!

@kathewashburn2595 7 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you so much for this video! I've been looking into teaching in Korea and this was super helpful!. I did have a question though, did you take get your tefl certification through the website you linked in the info box?

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

yes I did. I took the 120 hour fully online course.

@_miriamariana_ 8 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled upon your videos and love them! I just returned from a 2 month internship in Japan, and would love to teach in Korea after I graduate in spring! For the TEFL did you have it completed before you applied? I would love to submit an application now as I start to work on the certificate!

@ashliynburgos6555 7 жыл бұрын

MiTV what was your internship in Japan? That's sounds amazing 😉

@tabithajackson5633 7 жыл бұрын

Hi!! Love love ❤️ your videos!! I'm applying to EPIK but I've been told that it can be very competitive. Do you recommend any other programs?

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

In Korea, no but other countries have programs!

@alexvenditti6628 7 жыл бұрын

helloo i love the videos! they are such a great help! I was just wondering how do you connect to other people while in korea? like both family back home and people around in korea such as coworkers? do you use an app or have a phone plan in korea?

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad they can help! yeah, I have a phone plan with Olleh (korean provider). I got it set up about a month after I moved, I had to wait til I received my ARC (alien registration card).

@quichex466 7 жыл бұрын

i was kinda considering teaching in korea because i really want to visit and live there but i am from europe and obviously english is not a native language... are there any other options for work or something?

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

there might be but I'm only familiar with the English teaching route. but definitely do some research, if there's a will, there's a way!

@ESLinsider 7 жыл бұрын

You could try China. It's usually kinda similar, but I know some non-native speaking Europeans who have taught there legally.

@wildlyshai3874 7 жыл бұрын

Just started watching your channel ans gotta say I love it! You are such an inspiration. But I gotta ask, how did you get your tefl certification? I'm also in Florida but I made not go to UCF(Almost done with my A.A. and working towards my B.A.)

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

aw thank you so much! I got my certification online through www.i-to-i.com/

@wildlyshai3874 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And being who you are because you amazing!

@gloomyie 5 жыл бұрын

hi i’m only a senior in high school but i’m choosing what i’d like to do after college and teaching english in korea has always interested me. as i’d like to teach there for a while, what is the limit EPIK puts on a contract for teaching and do you recommend anything to get a full time job in the country?

@janinethomas2914 7 жыл бұрын

Such an informative video! Do you by any chance know any details of opportunities for couples? Or a blog to look out for. Been searching for hours 😂🙈

@jonathanlovesadventure7838 5 жыл бұрын

that is like saying you have summers off and do not.. desk warming sucks... that is when you just say I am going on a vacation. Teaching at 4 schools seems kind of crappy too. I love teaching at one school.

@hmheather8949 7 жыл бұрын

i just stumbled across your channel a few days ago but finally watched this video and it's definitely an option for me because i would love to experience korea but i know it's hard going there on your own, but the only question i have is- do they give any like... i dunno, guide? maybe... i can't think of the word. heck. okay. like; do you think up what you teach on your own or do they have something that you follow but with your own plans? does this make sense... i hope it does 😰

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

it depends on your schools. some require you to teach out of the book and some prefer you to come up with own lessons and I get a lot of them through waygook.org

@hmheather8949 7 жыл бұрын

Mel on the Move ah, thank you so much! i'll keep this in mind.

@mariemadeleinefaivre5491 7 жыл бұрын

Love your videos so much! Do you know if we can teach french in Korea?

@noraanne3742 7 жыл бұрын

if they keep increasing the schools you get to teach at, did they increase the pay? i can only imagine

@malakoueslati1951 7 жыл бұрын

dear @MelodyOnTheMove , what if you're very good at English but you don't hail from a country whose first language is English . Is it possible to become an EPIK teacher? . thanks in advance 😊

@wilmafingerfit614 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting your experience! It was very helpful. :) I am older and just got my masters in TESOL & Applied Linguistics. I don't know anyone in Korea but this program sounds so nice since it's structured & safe for different reasons. I'm debating about whether or not I should go through EPIK or just apply with an online recruiter. I don't have any paid teaching experience but now must pay off large student loans so I must focus on making as much money as possible. Some of the issues that were mentioned could pertain to other teaching jobs, couldn't they? Does anyone have any advice for someone like myself who wishes to teach abroad but doesn't know if I should go through some sort of agency or through EPIK?

@reitusega6645 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been in Thailand for a year and now I’m looking forward to going to SK, I wanted to know, being a woman of colour is it easy getting a contract through EPIK?

@RandomChannel007 7 жыл бұрын

Mel, please make a video on What happens at the EPIK orientations?

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

I probably won't do a video dedicated to it but it's basically 10 days of going to classes and learning teaching skills, learning Korean culture, learning how to speak Korean (they have different classes for different levels), you will go on a cultural field trip, and then the last day, you will find out what city you've been assigned, how many schools, and sign your contract.

@RandomChannel007 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Info 🙂

@RandomChannel007 7 жыл бұрын

Mel, Can Indians get English teaching jobs in Korea? Because I've heard that they only recruit Teachers from English speaking countries. Currently, I'm doing my bachelors in English Literature. How likely is it for me to get a Teaching Job in Korea?

@Tiger74147 7 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you! Also, how do you get your teeth so white?!

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

:) thanks for watching! & I used to whiten with the crest white strips but I haven't in a while!

@saraho6051 7 жыл бұрын

just like me I say yeah a lot

@amysofia5783 7 жыл бұрын

so it's the JET program of Korea. Lol (I'm a current English teacher in Japan, this sounds exactly the same. Thinking of applying to this program after a few years on JET)

@MissyASTB 5 жыл бұрын

When you said 3 schools, is it 22 hours over the 3 schools?

@minjaeii2779 7 жыл бұрын

I know this is pretty late but I hope you reply. I have a question about orientation.. Is it hard? And also could I get by as an English speaker even if I only know short phrases like "Gapsida" or "Goma Woyo" and the alphabet?

@johchadow 6 жыл бұрын

I had heard the weekend camps were voluntary and for extra pay, is that not the case?

@GraceLee-xt6uc 7 жыл бұрын

Can already korean citizens work with the EPIK program??

@faayminpark4390 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video love it, so for desk warming who lets you in if your by yourself what if you skip it how will they even know lool

@DalgonaC 8 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely looking forward to the safety net Epik provides. But definitely not looking forward to last minute changes. I can't wait to go to Korea though. I hope where ever I work, I work with wonderful and kind people. Who will help me and I can help them.

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

You said it perfectly! EPIK is a great safety net which is nice to have when moving SOOO far away! Everything tends to always work so just go into positive like you are and you will be fine! Good luck!

@DalgonaC 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video and reply. Is it ok to ask you some questions later about the application process? Still working on mine for August 1st. My friend and I are applying at the same time. Quite excited.

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

No problem! Sure, feel free!

@camiladiaz-borges291 5 жыл бұрын

Okkk quick question: in originally from Cuba and came to the USA when I was 7 and studied there my whole life would I still qualify?

@mellimyr682 7 жыл бұрын

🙂 ahh why am i living in Germany

@rainbowpigjerkyproduction 7 жыл бұрын

So I'm not graduating from college until May and I'm planning on taking my TEFL classes online within the next two months or so but I was wondering if you knew if I would still be able to apply for a teaching job if I haven't met the requirements yet but will by the time I would have to start. I'm so nervous because I don't want to sit around not applying yet but I don't know if I just will have to wait until after May when I graduate and then go hardcore into applying to be able to start that next February or if I can start applying now/soon with the assumption that then I would be able to start working in August. I know that it would be different if I did private schools but I would probably feel more secure with going through a government program. Btw I love your videos and they have been super helpful!

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

Hey! yeah you can apply without a TEFL as long as you'll have it completed by the time you begin teaching (that is the requirements for the EPIK program).

@2760db 7 жыл бұрын

Hey! Awesome video, subscribed! but just a few Qs :P 1. I'm concerned about the fact you brought up that you teach at more than one institution. Surely that's unreasonably difficult to manage and travel to different locations? And surely the pay would differ depending on institutions? 2. The TEFL course; I know you said yours is entirely online, but apparently institutions there are increasingly asking for atleast 20 hours in class training. Can you confirm if this is true?

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for subbing! To answer #1 it is difficult but having 2-3 schools is becoming more typical in the EPIK program. I know some teachers that have 4 schools, which is just insane to me. For each additional school, we do get paid 50,000 won more each month up to 3 schools (so max 150,000 won extra). And #2 I have heard this to be true! Per the EPIK website today they say that in the future they may require 20 hours of the course to be in person but it's currently not required. So it may be in your best interest to get a TEFL course that has a portion in person, just in case!

@moniquehart3792 8 жыл бұрын

vlog it!!!! omg

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

Most definitely will!! :)

@bevdn 3 жыл бұрын

Is it easy to make friends with other EPIK teachers or some sort of community that's easy to get into when you move to Korea (assuming not knowing anyone)?

@reginagalan2042 7 жыл бұрын

Hey I have a question... If English is my second language and I live in Mexico (that English isn't required) can I enter to the program?

@stephanietanniss 7 жыл бұрын

woah you are so beautiful!

@cooliipie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@therosie54321 7 жыл бұрын

I know people say you only need a bachelors degree and it doesn't matter in what. What did you major in?

@BubblesTonight 7 жыл бұрын

Rosie Perez She said before she got an interdisciplinary degree emphasizing in health studies so basically in school terms it's sort of like a science type of degree with no emphasis on which field. Usually you'd take another 4 years to actually work with this degree (meaning masters) however she decided to teach with it instead. She didn't have a teaching degree though so she took a course online so that she could teach oversees so she wouldn't have to go back to school.

@therosie54321 7 жыл бұрын

Ashelin Walker Thank you! ☺

@CosmicSlumber 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, I had a question. My wife and are currently taking classes at our four year university to get a TESOL certificate. We are wondering if we could apply for epik if we could apply to epick like opposite-sex married couples or do you think they would deny our applications?

@juliakim155 8 жыл бұрын

Omg! Hi, I am Julia :) I am living in Australia at the moment for my Working Holiday, but I am Korean! And I love to watch your videos👍 I was really interested about black people who lives in Korea, that is why I found your videos! because my bf is black! Yeah, we are interracial couple 😊 And today I was surprised! You living in Yeong-Ju! Right? Omg!! Yeong-Ju is my hometown lol and still my whole family lives in there. Before I was 20 I used to live in Yeong-Ju! You know, Yeong-Ju is really really small city and I thought a bit boring haha. Why you choose there? I am so curious 😉 And if you don't mind can I ask which school do you work? If I was in Yeong-Ju we could be a friend 🤗 Haha anyway, I hope you enjoy your life in Korea!

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Julia! I'm so glad you enjoy my content!! & wow, Yeongju is your hometown?! What a small world! Yep, I live there but I didn't pick it - the EPIK program placed me here. I like it now though :) Enjoy Australia!

@TakashiNippon 7 жыл бұрын

desk warming sucks... they should give u the whole time off so u can spend time to travel reboot or with family abroad that u left to come to Korea. overall EPIK looks like an amazing program

@inashae212 6 жыл бұрын

How long can u work with EPIK? I mean, until you are old or...? Approx is the word for it, i think. Im sorry for my broken english.

@rashid3371 4 жыл бұрын

So if I'm a physical Education Major I don't need the TEFL Certification cause i'm trying to teach overseas after I graduate.

@ellyanicete5956 7 жыл бұрын

does Philippines qualify? and was it TEFL certification for 120 hrs if i got it correctly? @melodyonthemove

@jaz-ic3ct 5 жыл бұрын

do you have any time to date??

@nourkhraiwesh4863 7 жыл бұрын

I have two nationalities, American and Jordanian. Will this be a problem if I apply for EPIK ?

@stephanie064wooz7 7 жыл бұрын

i want to teach english there too

@ropefreeze1660 7 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about doing the EPIK program, but I have a slight stutter that makes S and ST words hard to say, and I think that might take away from my ability to teach students. As I grow older though, I should gain more confidence and therefore stutter less overall, and could structure my lessons around different words, couldn't I?

@cjo4210 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm a senior speech therapy student. You should go see a speech pathologist who specializes in stuttering so you can learn strategies to compensate for stuttering. Don't let that hold you back!

@mauraspencer5027 7 жыл бұрын

How do you know what to teach? Do they help suggest what to teach the students?

@alexandraking6992 7 жыл бұрын

So you talk about how you have to sit in your office for two weeks when the students aren't there?! why is this? and is there a way to get around this?

@treaunataylor8834 7 жыл бұрын

How was the interview process for the EPIK program??

@treaunataylor8834 7 жыл бұрын

What are some tips you can give?

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

The interview was about 20 minutes and they asked me some general teaching questions and how I think I'll adapt to living in a new country. My best advice is to read up on Korea culture and be confident!

@treaunataylor8834 7 жыл бұрын

Mel on the Move thanks so much been a big help

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

no problem :)

@carmenr6362 7 жыл бұрын

So I was thinking of becoming a teacher in Korea, I'm in highschool now and I'm planning on going to faculty for english teacher. So can I still go and teach in Korea if I'm not from a english speaking country (I'm from Croatia)?

@Prezzix 7 жыл бұрын

Nope, you need to be a citizen of a country like the UK, US, Ireland, New Zealand... etc.

@carmenr6362 7 жыл бұрын

Well shit hahaha, anyway thank you for telling me :))))

@joshuasafwattaylor 8 жыл бұрын

my Degree will be in hospitality. so ill need to do that tefl stuff

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@featherstream13 7 жыл бұрын

Hmm, what about TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) rather than TEFL?

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

check out their website - I'm not sure!

@hankaliSkinStudio 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Melody, what if you have a bachelors degree in English studies?

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

yep, that works! bachelors degree in any subject

@ammoymorgan 7 жыл бұрын

What camera do you use? I am in love! Sony?

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

this was shot with a Nikon D3100 but in my most recent videos, I use a Canon G7X.

@MegaChamelia 7 жыл бұрын

I have a question, when choosing specific teachers is there a preference with race? Like, is race a factor when they choose?

@sharoncherian7248 7 жыл бұрын

Is there absolutely no chance for a non native speaker, for example, I am from India but I've learned English as my primary language all my life? I'll appreciate any information

@zoekg7504 6 жыл бұрын

would there be any benefits of you speaking Korean?? By the time i move is like to complete a TOPIK exam and hopefully rank advanced or high intermediate

@zoekg7504 6 жыл бұрын

*i’d

@chelgabriel2146 7 жыл бұрын

Hi. Your videos really help a lot. I just want to ask. Does Epik hire teachers from South East Asian countries like the Philippines? 😁😊 Thank you. 😊

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

No, not that I know of. sorry!

@anononoa8 3 жыл бұрын

I want to do this but I only have an Associates degree, is there something I could do with that? I also am only 20 :(

@christopherqueen7584 8 жыл бұрын

Blog the vacation for sure

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

It's being vlogged! :)

@christopherqueen7584 8 жыл бұрын

Doppppeee lol

@bhavln1046 6 жыл бұрын

I was originally born in India, and have an Indian passport however I’ve been living abroad my whole life, (North America, Europe) -I currently live in Europe. Would EPIK still be a valid option for me?

@MelodyAlisa 6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not. You have to be a citizen of one of the 7 countries listed on their website (UK, USA, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada).

@MPersonAel 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Melody! I had a question about having to work the English camps, I thought that English teachers were supposed to only work five days a week, so did they pay you more for the camps during the weekend, or is the contract that they mail out to you different from the contract you sign after orientation? Please let me know! I'm flying to Korea tomorrow so I can start being a teacher as well!

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

Hey! Yep, I got paid for the weekend English camps. My biggest complaint about the situation was doing the camp at all - regardless of the pay because the requirement to work on weekends is NOT in the contract. But water under the bridge at this point as the camps are over! The contract they send you is the same that you sign. And welcome to Korea!!

@MPersonAel 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just arrived today so I'm getting used to the humidity. Haha.

@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын

omg - it's something serious right now!

@NiceGuyHuy 8 жыл бұрын

Hi! I was wondering where are you situated??

@user-vi7ww7bg5e 4 жыл бұрын

can i major in art and graduate with a bachelors degree and qualify for EPIK?

@jazmine2248 7 жыл бұрын

which tefl course did u take. im really interested in teaching abroad. also e what was the interview process like? what questions were u asked? etc.

@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын

I used i-to-i.com, their 120 hour fully online course & my interview process was pretty straight forward, lasted around 20 minutes. We reviewed what I wrote on my application and asked me some Korea -related questions.

@itsokneisha 7 жыл бұрын

Are you learning Korean or do you want to learn?

@hairartandfashion 7 жыл бұрын

I'm a Jamaican citizen though I live in America and Jamaica's native language is English, but they speak a dialect of patois, so does this still count? I was raised in America so I don't have this dialect anymore.

@Everhasit 7 жыл бұрын

hairartandfashion im 99.9% sure you qualify 😊 oh and AMRY ❤