Hi! I ended up removing all of the files couple years back. I can try looking for them, and update you if I find them.

Thank you for your kind comment!

Hi there! This was for the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP). You had to be a student enrolled at any of the eight campuses and apply to the program. As of 2022, they have discontinued the program for UC students at Tsuru University. You can find more information if you google, "UCEAP" and search for universities in Japan.

@@foreversunseekers Oh! Okay thank you. I am interested in getting a Japanese Studies degree so I have been exploring options and was curious. 😊

Hi Daisy, sorry for the late reply. I think I ended up losing most of my files but I do remember I uploaded them to Waygook (dot) org. I believe you have to pay to be able to download files, but I think it would be worth it!

I'm glad it was helpful! Stay safe and I hope you have a good time in Korea :)

I never applied. I recommend you check their website for more information. EDIT: Just kidding, I see that was a statement and not a question.

Glad to hear! The video might be a bit outdated since its been years. I'm not sure how much JET and EPIK have changed since then.

South Korean healthcare is cheaper than a cup of starbucks coffee. No, seriously. I would visit the doctor and it cost about 3.00 dollars, get medicine which would cost another 3.00 dollars which was cheaper than my favorite 7.00 dollar drink. The quality is on par or better than my experiences at a hospital in the United States.

@@foreversunseekers Oh WOW! I'm just wondering what it might cost for medical supplies in South Korea because I have an ileostomy. (I know it is a bit tmi, but there are not a lot of sources with this info.)

Glad it was helpful!

Nope

Oooh what! Even though I no longer teach, I'm curious how others prepare. It also does vary based on your co-teacher, school expectations, and your relationship with your co-teachers, etc.

Double majored in Sociology and Japanese Studies. GPA at the time was 3.50~ish

I think it was 7-8 scholarships total that I applied for. In the end, I got three. Gilman and Freeman-Asia scholarships were awarded to me for 5k each. The last scholarship was awarded to me while I was in Japan (Japanese scholarship) called MEXT. I got a stipend of 80,000 yen per month. This was back in 2011 when the dollar was extremely weak compared to the yen. I did take out student loans because a month prior to leaving for my studies, I had been turned down by other scholarships. I was also a pell grant student and received the UC Blue and Gold opportunity grant.

Thank u so much for your reply. How were your grades or GPA when you applied? I ask because usually for that amount you have to have a 3.5 or something .

Hi! I uploaded a bunch to Waygook.org but its been several years since I posted BUT the textbooks I used might have changed. I would recommend you swing by the website and see what they have to offer.

Hi! Yes, your spouse must also be an applicant. Things might have changed though since I applied back in 2014, so I recommend you either get in touch with a recruiting agency or directly with EPIK.

Hi Gillian! The way I come up with the materials list is I come up with a detailed agenda for the whole camp. Each day is broken down into individual time blocks with breaks in between. During each time block, I plan out specific activities and thats where the materials list comes in! I ask myself, what materials are necessary for the activities and I make sure I have enough for each student plus some extra just in case. This was super duper simplified, but if you are having a difficult time finding materials/coming up with ideas, I strongly recommend you browse waygook and download files OR I can send you my camp stuff. Don't try to reinvent the wheel. Its not worth the stress. EDIT: Just realized the links are in the description. Check it out if you want to!

@@foreversunseekers Wow it's really been a while! Thank you for the reply! I'm thinking about implementing some of your camp ideas for the next camp; however, It's saying that the materials aren't available anymore :( Is there another way that we could access your camp materials?

Hello, I think the lesson plan here is very similar to the one for the EPIK application. If you need more ideas, you can check out waygook.org. Good luck!

@@foreversunseekers Okay thanks

Hello! I was a student at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and they have a system-wide study abroad program that all UC students can apply through. Part of my application package for UC EAP program included a small scholarship section where we were asked to fill out an extra form/write an essay for MEXT scholarship. I'm not sure what college you will be apply through OR if you will look at applying directly to a University in Japan, which in that case will change how you apply. If you google, "MEXT scholarship information" you should be able to find more information. If you you are using something similar to UC EAP to apply, check with your university's study abroad office to see what scholarships are available to students via the application package. I'm not sure what it's like applying for other countries since my main focus (and major) was Japanese studies. Good luck!! :)

foreversunseekers Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to my comment. I’ll make sure to look up information on MEXT scholarship.

Hi there! I used to watch Harajuku Kawaii TV (fashion channel) and leave the subtitles off, but I think that channel no longer updates anymore 😟. I do watch Watercolor by Shibasaki, a channel ran by a grandpa who demonstrates different watercolor techniques. I haven't had too much time lately to watch videos on youtube.

Check out Misa Ammo. On You Tube. Her videos have been very helpful and fun too.

Ahhhh I am just now seeing your comment--sorry! I loved eating and trying new things but after spending a lot of time in Korea, I really missed western teas and other American comfort food. Now that I have been back in the states, I find myself missing Korean foods haha. Thank you for your comment <3

Hello! As long as credit is given on screen and a link to my channel in your description, I am okay with it. Thank you for asking!

Hi there, sorry I just saw your comment now. I'm not too sure what options are available if you want to stay long term in Korea. I know another youtuber Megan Bowen has a video on this and you can go check it out. :)

Hey, you might have found the answer now but if you live in Korea for 5 consecutive years and achieve a reasonable level of Korean then you can apply for naturalisation and become a citizen.

Hello! Thank you for your kind comments! I'm really glad this was helpful for you :)! Sadly, I am no longer in EPIK and have returned back to the states with my husband.

Thank you! It was so gorgeous wasn't it? Looking back, I am really glad I filmed and edited this video. :)

Thank you! I hope they are helpful :) Good luck!

Hi there, the first step would be for you to research what is available to you. I also didn't have a good idea but I googled my home university and what programs they offered, along with what kind of financial aid to expect. From there, I used their database and talked to counselors at my university and made a list of scholarships I could apply for a year in advance so I could plan my deadlines. I hope this was helpful and good luck!

Hi Rubestying! Thank you for your comment! I think that is an excellent question. I do know there are a lot of scholarships out there in general but I would advise you to check with your university LGBT group or even local LGBT group (facebook group specific to your state/city) to see if there are scholarships available. I can't give any specific answers because I am not LGBT myself and haven't checked to see what is out there. I hope this helps and good luck! :)

foreversunseekers thanks for such a fast reply!! Then, I'm wondering if there are any Abroad specific scholarships you know of that could be looking for a lot of diversity more accepting of Trans applicants? thanks so much for the help !

All of the scholarships I applied to were specifically for my low-income status (determined via FAFSA) and academic merit (GPA above 3.00) so I really can't comment beyond that. I did look into "Japanese-American" scholarships (aka racial minority scholarships) and couldn't find very many. I applied for the Gilman scholarship, Freeman-asia scholarship, Boren scholarship, and some that were specific to my home university (UCSD) and my host university (Tsuru University). Good luck!

I'm not there anymore but thank you!

Hello! I think I vowed to upload some of my materials on Waygook but got distracted by job hunting once I returned to the US. I definitely posted my camp materials on Waygook (you can find it if you search my username: Renaore) I am very happy this video was helpful to you! That is my goal with most of my videos :) Thank you for also leaving helpful hints for other future teachers as well, I will be pinning this comment <3.

Awesome, I'll have a look for you on Waygook :) Totally, there's such a strong online community of teachers in SK compared to my previous teaching work, I just want to contribute and make life as easy as possible for everyone! Thanks again :)

@@foreversunseekers got any more tips for teaching in Korea?

Thank you!

What happened?! And I would be happy to pass along any files you need.

Hi Sadia, thank you for your comment! Just a disclaimer, I am an American, so I am not sure what the process for applying for study abroad is like for other countries. I would say first decide what you would like to major in, and then go abroad and study those subjects abroad (3rd or 4th year). But that is not to say you can't go abroad during your 2nd year of university, you can! I know at my community college, we had programs that went to Spain and France for the summer to study art, history, etc (general education requirement classes). I guess my advice to you is to investigate what options are available through your domestic university you are applying for and ask questions. If you don't know what you would like to study yet, I would still say look into going abroad :) It is an amazing experience and you learn a lot! Best of luck to you!

thanks a lot <3

Ah, so we both have similar backgrounds! I feel like it was the best decision too, despite the fact I was so invested in Japan during my undergrad years. :) Thank you for your comment!

Hello! I have experience with finding scholarships for study abroad in Japan as an American. I would say the first step for you would be to check out the government of Australia's website and see if they have information for international students. Second, I would recommend you check different Aussie universities to see if they offer any scholarships for international students. That should be a good start. From there, you can apply the other steps I listed in my video to make sure you apply to as many as possible! Good luck!

Sorry for the late reply! I just used iMovie.

Hi there! I have not. It's on my long video to do list. Did you have any specific questions? Perhaps I can try to answer them here :)

No I dont have any specific questions, I was just wondering about a comparison of the two. Thanks for asking.