When you say bring a grand to Korea, do you mean cash? Or is a credit card okay?
@kristinalin45659 күн бұрын
@@annabour Like make sure you have money in your bank account at home to pay for food and needs because you don’t get paid until the end of your first month working. You don’t need to specifically bring cash on you. Lots of places Tran’s credit card in Korea, but some small business like restaurants might be cash/won only.
@BerrYBoo-fj3ly4 ай бұрын
❤thank you so much for the informations by the way, unnie how about house rentals in busan😢 Seoul seem so expansive 🙂
@blakewang23735 ай бұрын
Great video. Just wondering how much taxes did they charge you? My offer from Creverse is 2.4 mil per month and they told me taxes will be around 32k per month. That's lower than 1 percent of the salary, it doesn't seem right. What percentage of your income was deducted as tax?
@rajeevbasnet52258 ай бұрын
How hard is to get a job as a student in busan??
@ProfessorBubs Жыл бұрын
My god, 20K views! You need to start filming reviews again. Let's do it, I'm ready to edit again.
@lillieblazer1720 Жыл бұрын
What if my ESA animal is a cat? Can I bring him to Korea with me?
@kristinalin4565 Жыл бұрын
If you're teaching with EPIK, you can't bring any pets with you because of orientation and your housing situation might not allow pets. You sign an agreement during the application process. I got lucky in my situation and didn't bring the pet myself to Korea. It's a tricky thing with Korea because if you tell EPIK you need an ESA, they might not pass you for the application process. They don't have anti-discrimination laws in Korea. If this isn't in regards to EPIK, your pet just needs to be up to date on vaccines and rabies free. I think cats are also required an anti-body test.
@lillieblazer1720 Жыл бұрын
@@kristinalin4565 Okay thank you! But before anyone brings an animal, I still need to see if the housing would allow pets. This brings me new information on EPIK.
@kristinalin4565 Жыл бұрын
@@lillieblazer1720 Yes, and a lot of the time people don't know their housing situation until they arrive. If you're lucky, the previous guest English teacher will try to contact you via socials before they leave the apartment.
@kcs402 жыл бұрын
You never answered my question
@lisas58422 жыл бұрын
How often do EPIK teachers get paid? (Once a month or every 2 weeks like here in the States?) Approximately how much do they get paid when converted from won to US dollars? Does the school set you up with bank accounts or do you have to go and open one yourself? Can you get direct deposit for paydays or does the school give you a check? Also, when do teachers get their reimbursement for plane fare going to and from South Korea? Will the amount show up in their first paycheck or do EPIK teachers have to submit a receipt of their plane ticket costs for reimbursement first? I’m thinking about applying, but want to do some research first to make sure it’s a financially feasible option! 👍
@kristinalin45652 жыл бұрын
You get paid once a month, I believe the 25th or the 26th of every month. It’s about $1.8K USD or 2 million Korean won for your first year of teaching. The school doesn’t set it up for you unless you ask for help and you should ask for help. The paycheck is direct deposit. You get your plane reimbursement either 1 month into teaching or 6 months into teaching, this depends on which province you teach in. You don’t need to submit a receipt, it is a set amount. So I recommend trying to get the cheaper option when purchasing your ticket, so you may pocket the extra money left over. Let me know if you have any more questions 😊
@lisas58422 жыл бұрын
@Kristina Lin Thank you for your responses! It’s super helpful! 🙌💯 For clarification, since we only get paid 1x a month, did you mean the $1.8K USD/2 million KRW salary amount is paid MONTHLY or is that the annual amount we have to survive on for the entire year? Do I fill out my ARC during orientation or do I have to go on my own? How long did you have to wait to receive your ARC? Do I have to wait until I receive my ARC before I can open a Korean bank account? What docs do I need to bring to open a bank account? Also, for taxes, did you show your school a tax exemption certificate (Form 6616 from the IRS - special tax treaty status) so you didn’t have to pay Korean taxes while living/working abroad? Any recommendations you have that EPIK teachers should do when it comes to filing their annual tax returns (i.e. living/working abroad, but still a U.S. citizen). Trying to make sure I don’t miss out doing anything important while I’m out living my best life in South Korea 🤗🇰🇷
@lisas58422 жыл бұрын
@Kristina Lin P.S. Thanks so much for being so patient and answering all my questions. I truly appreciate your help for prospective EPIK teachers! ❤️
@kristinalin45652 жыл бұрын
@@lisas5842 $1,800 USD/month or 2 million won/month. Orientation will start the ARC process with you and make sure you have your photos. If you don’t, they’ll have you take a taxi out and take photos with a photographer at your expense. Our province coordinator set an appointment date for all of us to go in. If yours doesn’t, you must ask your co teacher to help you. I don’t remember how long, but my card got sent to my school. You need that card to create a bank account unless you’re lucky and the bank teller doesn’t care. You will also need some other paperwork, such as proof of employment from the school. Your co teacher should help you. If you live in the US, I would file paperwork (I forgot the exact tax form), but it allows you to not have to pay taxes in Korea for the first 2 years you teach. It may be the same for other countries, but I would check. I file my taxes with an accountant recommended by a friend.
@lisas58422 жыл бұрын
@@kristinalin4565 Thanks so much for answering my Q’s! 🤗 You’re an angel! 😇 Now I feel confident I can totally make my EPIK dream a reality. I’ve already got my Bachelor’s degree, so just need get my TEFL certification. Which TEFL course did you enroll in? Do you have any good TEFL course recommendations that are affordable (and preferably online to allow flexibility for work)?
@walidfarhate32002 жыл бұрын
So how much do you need a month to live comfortably in busan? Great video by the way👌
@kristinalin45652 жыл бұрын
I think that would depend from person to person, but EPIK does recommend their teachers bring $1.5K USD before coming over for their first month. Hope that helps!
@alienmatrix74022 жыл бұрын
So how much was your rent? thanks for the video!
@kristinalin45652 жыл бұрын
I didn’t pay rent, the school did. I paid the deposit, but that was to the school not the apartment complex. It’s 250,000 won for your first two months, so 500,000 won in total. If there’s nothing wrong with your apartment when you move out, you’ll receive your despot in full within a year after you move out.
@alienmatrix74022 жыл бұрын
@@kristinalin4565 Thanks for the reply! But do you know roughly what the monthly rent would be in an apartment complex like yours? (I'm planning to live on my own.. not EPIK related). is it 250,000 won per month? That's reasonable...
@kristinalin45652 жыл бұрын
@@alienmatrix7402 So in Korea, there’s key money, which is a large deposit you pay in the beginning. Usually ranging from 5 million to 10 million won for an apartment like mine. Larger the deposit, the less you pay in rent. My friend did a 9 month lease (in the same apartment complex) her key money was 7 million won, and her monthly rent was 600,000 won. That does not include utilities and internet. You will receive the key money back at the end of your lease, but once the apartment is cleaned out. Make sure you get everything in writing!!
@kristinalin45652 жыл бұрын
@@alienmatrix7402 Also note, that we lived in the city, Busan and Seoul (especially Seoul) are considered expensive.
@alienmatrix74022 жыл бұрын
@@kristinalin4565 Brilliant, thank you so much for the info!
@luckieduckiejk2 жыл бұрын
is this the same with cats?
@kristinalin45652 жыл бұрын
Which part? If you’re from the US, this may be helpful www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/by-country/pettravel-korea You’ll need to ask the airline what their carrier specifications are and weight limit is, otherwise your cat will fly cargo.
@luckieduckiejk2 жыл бұрын
@@kristinalin4565 Thank you i’ll check it out! I am very interested in doing this and im getting ready to go to university because i just graduated high school. However im struggling a bit, i have a cat and really don’t want to leave her here.
@kristinalin45652 жыл бұрын
@@luckieduckiejk You’ll want to make sure your landlord is okay before you have someone bring the pet over. You can find out after you move or when you get a message from the teacher you’re taking over. You’ll won’t be able to have your pet during orientation.
@kristinalin45652 жыл бұрын
Wait, assuming you’re teaching because I just saw you’re going to uni? 😅
@luckieduckiejk2 жыл бұрын
@@kristinalin4565 I was thinking about going into teaching because I do love kids and english has always been my favorite subject. I just feel like teaching in America isn’t as fun or interesting as it would be in another country. Though i’m open to other options, if you know of any. I understand that this isn’t a very long term job and if I come back to America I wouldn’t have as much of a good deal financially. That’s why i’m struggling to see if I should do this or not because University is very expensive. 😭
@joeybuczynski75813 жыл бұрын
how do i get my documents and fingerprints together and notarized and annoited
@kristinalin45653 жыл бұрын
Hello! It would really depend on your country. There are specific documents needed from your embassy (for the visa) that is also needed from EPIK. Make sure you have a copy of all your documents for your records before you submit it to the embassy and EPIK, because you won’t get them back.
@monikaprom11093 жыл бұрын
how do you get a TEFL certification?
@kristinalin45653 жыл бұрын
You can search up courses on Google, I took mine in-person, but I know a lot of people do it online because it’s cheaper. In-person hours are more valuable than online hours, just something to consider if you’re looking to teach at a certain province.
@monikaprom11093 жыл бұрын
@@kristinalin4565 thank you for replying! how much was your course if you don't mind me asking :)
@kristinalin45653 жыл бұрын
@@monikaprom1109 No problem! Mine was $1K, with 60 hours in person and 40 hours online. I did Oxford Seminars, but I think it’s 120 hours total now, instead of 100 hours.
@monikaprom11093 жыл бұрын
@@kristinalin4565 ahh! okay thank you so much :) i plan to do it when i graduate uni since im in my last year of highschool and ready to do a teaching course :) i didn't know there were offline lessons only online so thanks!
@kristinalin45653 жыл бұрын
@@monikaprom1109 If you major in education or English, you don’t need a tefl btw
@najienillos16813 жыл бұрын
willing to apply but then i think they're looking for native speakers only
@dazielepierson67483 жыл бұрын
I have a pet turtle and its a fairly low maintenance pet. I can understand not allowing a dog or cat, but what about reptiles?
@kristinalin45653 жыл бұрын
You’re not allowed to bring any pets during orientation. You’ll need to figure out who will take care of your turtle during that time, and how to bring your turtle back to your apartment. Right after orientation, you head to your province.
@kimseokjin57843 жыл бұрын
Hello ! Do you know the deadline for bachelor degree ??
@kristinalin45653 жыл бұрын
You need to be graduating the semester, you're applying. You need proof that you're intending to graduate. For example, apps open in Aug, so you need to be graduating in Dec.
@kimseokjin57843 жыл бұрын
@@kristinalin4565 no no i mean i want to apply for bachelor degree . I have done FSC yet 🤗🤗🤗
@megstandeven95723 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this and being so descriptive! I’m wanting to apply for Epik in the next couple of years but the first day and getting started terrifies me already 😰
@mollymarshall68483 жыл бұрын
I'm applying for EPIK and upon contacting them because I have pets I would bring, you're not allowed to have pets in EPIK provided housing, but the loophole is actually if you live in your own housing you can have pets. Although, it's still looked down upon to bring pets because of the fact that it's not considered a long term position.
@breyannajohnson55433 жыл бұрын
Wondering did you mention during your interview that you boyfriend would be staying with you sometimes? I know they give bigger apartments for married couples but wondering if it works for bf/gf
@kristinalin45653 жыл бұрын
Hi, I believe they may only do that for married couples. They don't for boyfriends/girlfriends. Even if your friend or significant other is doing EPIK in the same city, they'll give you different apartments usually.
@JacquelineMendoza3 жыл бұрын
Did I miss the explanation? What’s an ARC?
@kristinalin45653 жыл бұрын
Alien registration card, it's your ID in Korea. :) It's very necessary to have! You'll need it to get WiFi, a bank account, cell phone service, etc.
@cindy19323 жыл бұрын
did you apply through a recruiter?
@kristinalin45653 жыл бұрын
No, I didn't. I applied by myself 😊
@meiakemi89733 жыл бұрын
For in class hours, does it have to be from TEFL or any teaching in class hrs? Like for example if someone were to have worked as a tutor before or at a place that tutors people (ex. Kumon or Oxford), would those hrs count as in class teaching hrs as well or no?
@kristinalin45653 жыл бұрын
No, those hours don't count. They have to be hours from the actual tefl/tesol course.
@fn73493 жыл бұрын
thankyou so much for this helpful review!!
@meredithwangmo98373 жыл бұрын
Can u do for morning routine
@yen-86803 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best review... cause it actually testing the perfumes 👍🏼
@pebetsemothapo30383 жыл бұрын
What cult experience??
@kristinalin45653 жыл бұрын
So usually in the city, there will be people asking to talk to you about Christianity. And they usually target foreigners cause they're lonely. College kids are more aggressive than the older people. They'll ask if you want to be friends and talk about religion or say they want to do a language exchange. They try to get you to believe in their beliefs, and to join their church. Many people I've hung out with have had those people try to talk to them as well.
@Hando30002 ай бұрын
@@kristinalin4565true, but that's only the bad part about korea. There are way more fun cultural experiences.
@spanishjedi18383 жыл бұрын
Incredible! Looks like an amazing time. Thanks so much for sharing!
@spanishjedi18383 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for a great video! It was awesome to hear about the classes, games and the variety of activities you have been doing with the kids! I've applied for EPIK and would be curious to know anything about how you prepared for the interview and what it was like (although you might not be able to give specific info about the questions they ask and stuff) but your general experience of it and the application process would be cool to hear about! :)
@kristinalin45653 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I'll add that to the list of videoes to make. :) It's been hard making videoes because I don't know what people want to watch and I've been busy Haha
@MsMusic8164 жыл бұрын
So cute! Where do you get your clothes from? Do you have any videos about fashion styles for female teachers in Korea?
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And I can make a video if you would like?
@MsMusic8164 жыл бұрын
@@kristinalin4565 yes please! I need some fashion ideas for when I start teaching in Korea :)
@kristinalin45653 жыл бұрын
@@MsMusic816 I'll try to film it this weekend.
@kristinalin45653 жыл бұрын
@@MsMusic816 Been super busy 🙃 In a middle of trying to start a business. I will film when I have free time. But I will say whatever you do, always dress up your first week. Get a feel for how your coworkers dress and then you can see if you need to chill with your outfits or not Haha My school everyone dressed business casual to casual. My friend's school was super chill, some teachers wore leggings LOL
@MsMusic8163 жыл бұрын
@@kristinalin4565 thank you, Kristina! Great advice, I am beyond excited to start teaching in Korea!
@maryam-rd9di4 жыл бұрын
your hair is so pretty!
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@katrina18994 жыл бұрын
I’ve been thinking of trying to be a English teacher in Korea but I have a lisp, do you think it would be a problem?
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
I'm honestly not sure, but I don't think it hurts to try.
@rmsfakelaugh81644 жыл бұрын
Hey Kristina! I’m applying for epik and I have a dog as well! I know their main thing is about how the land lord may not allow dogs. I think everything else can be easily solved with some planning and a pet hotel but anyways lol I was wondering how you knew your apartment would allow a dog because I’m STRONGLY considering taking the risk and brining mines, but I don’t want to get past putting him in pet boarding for a month blah blah blah only to finally get him and he can’t even come to the apartment. I’m assuming you asked your school but because of Epik policy were they weird about it
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
I think this video will probably be helpful Haha kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZTCgomdedCCibs I prepped all the stuff needed to bring my dog to Korea, and had my boyfriend bring her over after I got the okay. My school didn't care at all. EPIK just says you can't have a pet because of orientation, and you don't know if your apartment complex will allow pets.
@rmsfakelaugh81644 жыл бұрын
@@kristinalin4565 I saw immediately after lol okay! I'm in china now and I think i will come early maybe by two weeks and just set up a pet boarding thing. Especially if covid 19 is still a thing and I have to quarentine anyways. OR if im still in china maybe leave him with a friend and bring him over since the flight is only 1.5 hours from here to incheon. Thank you though! I really dont wanna leave him even though my family would love if he came to the USA lol. Do you also have a video on pet friendliness of Korea. I'm going to binge watch you lol so dont worry I'll find it. if you're doing a Q&A soon I'd really like to know if their strict about dogs on the trains and in public there because they are here!
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
@@rmsfakelaugh8164 I can make a video about my experience in Seoul and Busan. I'll make it this weekend, and probably upload it next week?
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
@@rmsfakelaugh8164 Sorry, I've been pretty busy! So I'll write down quick notes, and I'll make a video eventually...LOL General: Modern apartments are more likely to allow pets than older apartments. On the metro your dog needs to be in a carrier, bag or carriage. If you want to ride a taxi, you'll need to have your dog in a carrier. But don't be surprised if they reject you, if they do, you'll need a pet taxi. If you need a groomer, look up "Pet Beauty" on Naver, and I believe for the vet, it's "Animal Hospital". Pet hotels are usually in the nicer pet shops or the vet. It's usually about 30,000 won/ night (35,000 won/ night if it's a busier season). Busan: If you're near the beach, there are a lot of pet shops and pet groomers. People walk their dogs along the boardwalk and on the beach. Your dog needs to be on a leash (but at night, some people just let their dogs out without a leash). There's a Busan pets page with lots of helpful people! Seoul: Not as pet friendly. A lot of the time tho, if your dog is in a carrier, they don't notice, so they don't say anything. I didn't notice a pets page for Seoul.
@rmsfakelaugh81644 жыл бұрын
@@kristinalin4565 lol i was just gonna shut up ans wait patiently no worries but thank you. imma still wait for the video though lolol
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
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@LissetteLissie4 жыл бұрын
I would like to know if people older than 40 get hired. I know age limit is 62 but I never hear anything about older teachers. I'm waiting for my kids to finish college to join EPIK. Will there be anyone at all like me? I'm going either way but I'd still like to know. Thank you.
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
@@LissetteLissie I did see a few older people during orientation, so it's not unheard of :) A lot of the people are fresh from college and some were in their late 20s to mid 30s
@LissetteLissie4 жыл бұрын
@@kristinalin4565 Thank you for responding. I just hope I'll be able to make some friends.
@JenniferGonzalez-bi1tq4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha thank you so much 😊
@ProfessorBubs4 жыл бұрын
Yay
@JenniferGonzalez-bi1tq4 жыл бұрын
Hi! I was wondering where you got your TEFL?? I am trying to teach in Busan for EPIK
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
Hey! I got my certification thru Oxford Seminars. You should be able to find info online. They have classes throughout the U.S. and Canada. Hopefully they have classes near you!
@JenniferGonzalez-bi1tq4 жыл бұрын
Kristina Lin thank you so much! 🙏🏽 also is there any way I can message you ask questions about epik? I’m in the application process right now :)
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
@@JenniferGonzalez-bi1tq Feel free to ask! I'll try to answer based off of my experience, but I'm no expert Haha
@taryn20604 жыл бұрын
Hi! Can I ask did you have any experience teaching prior to EPIK? You seem so natural about it!
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
Taryn Thank you so much! 😭 I don’t have any previous teaching experience. The closest thing I have is Kumon? But I mostly graded assignments and supervised the kids to make sure they finished their work.
@taryn20604 жыл бұрын
Kristina Lin thanks so much for answering! That’s impressive, if you’re still in Korea I hope it’s going well!
@ndhia57294 жыл бұрын
Does this set whiten ur face?? Not just for a day i mean eventually
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
yir b This didn’t really whiten my face over time. I only noticed when I used the tone up cream during the day.
@indianajanetms74924 жыл бұрын
Eoni, is the shopper bag have a lock? Like a cotton lock
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
Indiana Janet Thanks for watching! 😊 It doesn’t have a lock, it’s just a nice, simple reusable bag.
@santaclause42854 жыл бұрын
This wa so So interesting..i am just surprised this videodid not go Viral! Why dont you have 20 milloon subscribers??!, COUGH
@idkwerefashionblogrs4 жыл бұрын
its interesting you said that about hobi's because i read that joon's is similar to chanel's sycomore!
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
gabyitzel Maybe by itself it does?? But on my skin, that’s what it smells like to us Haha
@maryam-rd9di4 жыл бұрын
your blouse in this is the cutest!! 😃
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
maryam m Thank you!
@madisoncollins134 жыл бұрын
Okay my perfumes have arrived and i can confirm that there are multiple layers of each perfume like it smells different when u open the box then take off the cap then spray it in the air. *jin* the coton one overall smells like a floral dryer sheet so like freshly washed bed sheets like as strong as shoving your face into the dryer as soon as the dryer is finished and u open its door to grab the sheet out *jhope* the citrus one definitely smells more like the bitter smell of peeling and orange and the scent of american purple grape flavored candies with a tiny hint of the sweetness but mostly bitter smell I’ve only tried it in the house so mabea it would be less strong if in the outside air its like a mix of a guys cologne and a moms strong perfume so definitely unisex but very strong in smell ~so i like both for different reasons but i like jins coton one more for everyday use because its a lighter smell in your nose. I also layered them and i liked that as well. So 1st place is jins, 2nd is jin+jhope, 3rd is jhopes
@Nicole-ss8jj4 жыл бұрын
They have a certain approach of how to teach. I have to do it again,
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
Yes, make sure you review the resources they provided! It's very helpful :)
@Nicole-ss8jj4 жыл бұрын
Did you pass ?
@Nicole-ss8jj4 жыл бұрын
You can look into my company I got bookings within a month! It’s fantastic I get paid 20 Dollars per 50 min
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
Nicole Rosenberg Oh, yeah. Haha Luckily, I passed on my first try
@Nicole-ss8jj4 жыл бұрын
That’s good I have failed 3 times but I think now that I Practiced with my friend and I know the I do we do and you do I will lasss
@Nicole-ss8jj4 жыл бұрын
me too !!!
@karli67984 жыл бұрын
Does adding foundation over concealer and contour still allow the brightening and contour to shine through?
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
Karli Rumburg Yes, it does Haha The Bb cream is pretty light in coverage, while the Milk Makeup sticks I used are more pigmented. I wouldn’t use the same trick if I was using my regular foundation tho.
@karli67984 жыл бұрын
Kristina Lin thank you! This is so good to know with this product.
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
Karli Rumburg No problem!
@myadventuresincircularknit30834 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I am thinking of trying VIPKid, so you’re info was great!
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much :) Good luck if you decide to apply!
@taurus_beauty11-114 жыл бұрын
Great Video!!💗🦋🥳
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
*Pamela Hay* Thank you!! 😊
@kristinalin45654 жыл бұрын
If I said thousand dollars, but I meant WON!!! Sorry 🙃