How Korea Has Changed Me | Living Abroad | Melody Alisa

[@kat7939]

Yaay, I'm so glad you came back to Jesus.....praise the Lord!!

[@MelodyAlisa]

Me too :)

[@reggiBB]

Me 3

[@Releasethezazen]

Enjoy your Middle Eastern zombie.

[@Sydnyc123]

So amazing to hear a a Christian woman of color talking about her faith, life as a black woman in an asian country, and your life in Korea. I love your channel!

[@MelodyAlisa]

Thank you! :)

[@minj.k]

Im so glad to hear about your faith growing in korea! These days i feel a calling to go back to korea... But im not sure if its just me or if its actually a calling. Ima pray about it, but i loved watching this video and i love your personality! You seem so self aware :)

[@minj.k]

I just subscribed and i hope you do more "deeper" introspective videos like this!

[@MelodyAlisa]

Thanks girl! I definitely want to incorporate more introspective-esque topics, it feels so good to share deeply and have so many relate and find it helpful! Thank you for watching! Good luck on your decision on Korea!

[@ninanavarro4923]

Glad to hear how God has helped you. He had an amazing plan for you and now you are greatly blessed.

[@MelodyAlisa]

[@majorfangrl]

I literally spent the past hour and a half watching your videos about being in Korea. I am graduating college soon and have been thinking of my future plans a lot more. When I came to school here though and since I was a senior in high school I have always said that I wanted to teach English in South Korea. But these past few years I had gotten involved in my campus ministry and have really started to build a relationship with God and the community. I feel like I've learned so much more in my past few years of my belief and of God than I have in the years before I came here. Because of this, I wanted to do something in ministry. But right now, it is not something I could really afford. So the idea of going to South Korea and teaching English there has re-emerged. Seeing this, and seeing your videos is really helpful and inspiring, and thanks to you I feel much more prepared and much more ready if going there is what God has planned for me. One of the things I learned recently while listening to the song Home is that God makes the places he takes us our home. Of course not our real home, but he makes the places we are and the places we go a home. Thank you so much for your videos!

[@MelodyAlisa]

Wow thank you!! I definitely agree - God will turn the places we go into our home. I would've never thought this place would become that for me but it has. I wish you the best of luck in all that is to come!

[@valentineyves]

Sometimes when I'm nervous I try and talk to God "Hi god how are? Today it's been rough for me. I hope your good." That's kinda what I do and I hope someone else can relate!

[@MelodyAlisa]

I totally relate!! I love that He's always there to listen :)

[@roddrickcarter2805]

When you said relationship with God i said" YES", she got it. I went through that same "soul searching" part of life. It's great life experiences for sure

[@beautifulfuncrazy]

girl im not religious at all but i'm so glad to hear about all the good changes you have experienced! The whole thing about the plot twists and rolling with the punches is so true and I totally resonate with that. Such a good attitude! xoxo love your vids

[@MelodyAlisa]

Thank you!!

[@musicify649]

It is so awesome to hear about how your faith really changed you! And definitely a God thing that you met someone who could walk with you in that journey. I am moving to Korea in February and one thing I definitely want to do is either start or join a Bible study wherever I live. It's something to keep you grounded and sane (haha!) while also being a good way to meet other people with similar mindsets even in a foreign country.

[@MelodyAlisa]

Yeah you should definitely do that when you arrive! It's been sooo good to have a like-minded community and a healthy place to vent and get advice from, etc.

[@latoyatuck5273]

It's so fantastic that God reached your heart on this trip. He always has you in mind! Be blessed!!!

[@charisse_xo]

Awww!! When you started to talk about how your faith and your relationship with God grew, girl, I almost teared up! Sooo beautiful! Praise God!

[@MelodyAlisa]

Aw thank you so much!!

[@K2THN]

idk if someone answered this. but those english words with e endings are pronounced with uh, because in korean for example Home Plus is written as 홈플러스 and the last bit /스/ seu/suh. this character ㅡ is pronounced eu (or uh). so those words can't really be written in korean without that character.

[@MelodyAlisa]

Ahhh thank you!!

[@babelove45]

You inspired me to consider study abroad. I am really thinking of going to Korea to study something! God bless 💜

[@prettyprincessmochi]

Thanks Mel for your faith testimony, I too felt like something was missing, but what you said has made me realize that I want to restore my relationship with God. Hopefully I can find a good English church in Korea as well when i go. your're an inspiration and your video are the bomb diggity :)

[@MelodyAlisa]

wow - that's amazing!! I'm so happy it could inspire you like that. thank you girl, good luck! I'm sure you will find one!

[@CrissieCris16]

So glad I found this channel! You are such a unique and necessary inspiration. ✊🏾💕

[@FandomCraftsNMKpopAnime]

Honestly I don't even know what I want to do when I'm older and finish with school this is really encouraging me to follow in your path, but it's also giving me anxiety because I'm shy I don't talk , and I have no plans for after highschool. I'm glad I stumbled upon your channel

[@MelodyAlisa]

I'm glad you did too!

[@IphiaCarlene]

Thank you for sharing your experiences! Truly been inspired by watching your videos.

[@MelodyAlisa]

:) thank you for watching!

[@AtomyMeruert]

Hey Mel! 2016 has changed everything in my life - some of that change has brought a lot of ongoing pain, some joy but all have made me so much more aware of the things I need to work at to be a better version of me. I learnt that life is a never-ending learning process where you have to change to survive. Love is the answer

[@MelodyAlisa]

This speaks to me!! yessss, love is the answer!

[@ingridkim]

just found your channel after looking up korea videos for my study abroad research and girl you are everything!! love your positivity and realness

[@MelodyAlisa]

thanks girl!

[@BigBroDre]

I don't usually comment on videos( seems kind of stalkerish to me) but you make really relateable videos. I am going to Korea soon for work and I actually appreciate your videos because they open my eyes to things I didn't know about the country. I appreciate what you do and the effort you put into information for inquisitive people. Thumbs up!!

[@MelodyAlisa]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad my vids can help out :)

[@teddy9063]

It's been more than a year since you made this video, but it makes me so happy to hear about the amazing growth you had in your faith during your time in Korea! We never know when or where we'll encounter Him, but it looks like everything worked out well for you!

[@madisonwood1844]

This is amazing! I really resonate with a lo of what you said after my experience of living for 2 years in high school in Puerto Rico. I recently joined your channel and have been binge watching because you've inspired me to rekindle my dream of living and working abroad. I've kind of lost sight of that for the past 2 years but I'm graduating next Fall with my B.S. (yay, for being a super senior), and am feeling more encouraged than ever to look abroad. Amazing, amazing channel, Mel!

[@MelodyAlisa]

I am so happy my videos could re-spark that fire!! I'm so excited for you, good luck!!

[@milkbread5036]

I especially like how you talked about being ADAPTIVE to random situations and going with the flow instead of freaking out. I am learning this as I like to feel in control -- but we're only limited to what we can control. We may not be able to control everything but we can certainly control our REACTION to it. I ask myself, "is this really worth losing my peace and joy?" no.

[@natashabillie6855]

I'm an introvert too!! I understand what you are saying more than you know. I love you videos!!

[@chinesefood2222]

You're an ambivert just like me, dear! It's when you identify with both introvert and some extrovert qualities as well~

[@LexieLouLou]

LadyClaudine I'm not sure she is. Intoverts can be taught extrovert traits, and I think that's more likely to be what's happened. Us ambiverts need to interact with people but also need alone time. Hearing her say she feels anxiety around most people makes me think she wouldn't be an ambivert, but I could wrong! 😊

[@chinesefood2222]

Lexie Lou Ah, I see your point. I vastly enjoy my alone time but after so long i do require interaction. But if one gets anxiety from social interactions that does say introvert. Interesting..I must ponder this!

[@ebcutiepie]

LadyClaudine when not everyone on the internet is a know-it-all! I loved the dialogue between the two of you and I also just learned a lot about myself! Introvert here with extrovert tendencies! Thanks!

[@chinesefood2222]

Ebony The Empress haha! no we're not all know-it-all's! it is nice to have an intellectual discussion with others without being called names and such. and I'm happy you found out since stuff about yourself!!!! That's my favorite thing to happen, I LOVE finding out things about myself I may have never known! I hope this helps you in the future; learn what you're comfortable and uncomfortable with, you beautiful introvert with a sprinkle of extrovert!

[@chinesefood2222]

Ebony The Empress haha! no we're not all know-it-all's! it is nice to have an intellectual discussion with others without being called names and such. and I'm happy you found out since stuff about yourself!!!! That's my favorite thing to happen, I LOVE finding out things about myself I may have never known! I hope this helps you in the future; learn what you're comfortable and uncomfortable with, you beautiful introvert with a sprinkle of extrovert!

[@tlcarter]

I've been watching all of your videos! They're so helpful and entertaining. I am so glad that you came back to God. Thank you for sharing your testimony!

[@MelodyAlisa]

💛thank you for watching!!

[@giogamez94]

Hi Mel! I am so grateful that you made this video, I feel like I'm in this same spot. I've been wondering and stressing so much about what His purpose for my life is, and I've been feeling this calling to learn Korean and go there too but I'm still waiting for His guidance; you sharing this strengthens my faith so much, and reminds me that He's always faithful even when my head is all over the place. Than You!! Hope you get home well!

[@MelodyAlisa]

Thank you so much! and isn't that the truth - He is too good! I wish you the best of luck :)

[@theatrejo3]

Just found your channel and am thankful for it, thanks for sharing your story, your struggles and your hopes! I am now looking toward teaching in South Korea soon and hearing your story and a lot of your experiences helps a lot with many things my head and heart are struggling with. Trusting God to guide my path...and Praising Jesus for your story--- thanks for sharing!

[@lovespanishandkorean]

Stumbled across your channel and loved your comment about your Christianity!! I grew up baptist but converted to being a Jehovah's Witness due to that "something missing" and now I am one of many baptized publishers. If you have some time visit Jw.org you might like it :)

[@joanaosorio9162]

Thank you so much for this video! It gives me more hope that everything will work out for me when I move to teach abroad in Korea this year.

[@lydia2292]

Gosh Mel, you don't have thousands of subscribers for no reason. You are incredibly special and encouraging in so many ways. I just discovered Korea & I have totally fallen in love with it. I would love to teach in Korea for a year but I AM SCARED! It's just so left field from anything I would ever do in my life. I have a stable job & and my life is kind of set (in that respect) but I am so sure that the country is calling out to me. I love your level 3 reason! I'm secretly praying that if I ever manage to go to Korea, my level 3 reason would be that God sent me there. I will miss your Korea videos but I'm really looking forward to any videos that you will make when you get back home. All the best. You inspire me.

[@MelodyAlisa]

wow thank you so much! I 100% believe that He places desires in our heart for a reason. Pray on it! Best of luck

[@icecol22]

This is wonderful. This is a very encouraging video. Thank you for sharing.

[@MelodyAlisa]

thank you for watching!

[@icecol22]

I have learned so much from you. You already know(smile).

[@tiffanystober7465]

Love your video, listening to the last part about you finding your faith again is definitely inspirational and comforting. I am currently in Thailand and plan to make my way over to South Korea next year and one way. I can definitely say that i have grown is learning to be more adaptive to different types of people from all walks of life. A big struggle for me though was finding a church that offered a service in English especially when placed in a smaller town. This is why i love your video so much because i was afraid that i would face this same issue in Korea. To end though, this is a great video because i have realized that when you are a foreigner traveling or you teaching abroad, it is not often that you find foreigners who have a religion(much less believe in anything at all).

[@MelodyAlisa]

Luckily in Korea, even in the smallest of towns, you can find an English service at a church, which is a blessing!

[@lindacwayi]

Wow! I’m currently in Korea and I’ve been here for about 1week now. I’m 21 based in Daegu - I was so shocked to see how similar your journey has been to mine. I actually came across your channel about 3/2 years ago but I never went this high up to your older videos. It’s in the AMs and I went higher and realised I’m doing what you did 7 YEARS AGO! I don’t know what Korea holds but this Sunday I am going to Dangshin English Service & I wonder if that’s the service you speaking about and if it is - wow GOD is so particular. Content that you posted 7 years ago is relevant to a 21 year old Christian in 2024 🌸💐🥺🌹I’m also an ESL teacher from South Africa!

[@chanybrown1944]

I absolutely loved this video, especially level 3 (Christ is the truth). I just found your channel and I'm soo glad I did. I will be moving to Korea next year and I hope I can meet you. Stay blessed sis x

[@MelodyAlisa]

Thank you! I'll be here til late Feb!

[@tholoanakojana3574]

Watching this video 6 years later……… so impressed how much you have grown

[@MelodyAlisa]

aww wow, such a compliment. tysm!!

[@nicolestander7485]

I never leave comments on videos but I just want to say thank you so much for sharing about your faith. I can relate to this because a few years ago I was deeply drawn into the new age, crystals, meditation, calling God "the universe". And let me tell you it led me into one of the darkest and most depressing phases of my life. Today I have a relationship with God and next year I plan to, just like you, teach English in South Korea. I was worried about what effect it would have moving away from my church and the relationships I've made here in my own country. This video calmed my concerns so much! Knowing that there are people there who will grow with you in your faith is comforting and something to look forward to! Thank you ❤️

[@MelodyAlisa]

Wow, that is awesome! I'm so glad you found my video!! I wish you the best of luck

[@ctine]

This video speaks to the introvert in me.

[@MelodyAlisa]

introverts unite!

[@sheisserzy]

YASSS GURL! ALL GLORY TO GOD! You are blessed! I'm so happy to hear you talk about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And I loved this video!

[@MelodyAlisa]

thank you!

[@요메이-i4k]

i've been experiencing big changes in my life since i get to know about God^^ God loves u n bless u♡♡

[@MelodyAlisa]

God bless!

[@MsSzp]

I'm having the same situation where I feel like I've lost my connection with God. I've started going back to church and am trying to read my Bible again. Pray for me! #Hopeful

[@MelodyAlisa]

I will!! Stay encouraged!

[@deshandagreen]

Your last life changing moment was the purpose of your experience there. It's pretty amazing how God gets our attention and loved us so unconditionally. In regards to you going back to your first love/work, it meant seeking the Lord and reconnecting with that foundation. Thanks for being so transparent and sharing your experience with the World! I too am interested in teaching English in South Korea. But Spain is where my heart is, so I'll follow that first (I think)! Again, thanks for sharing!! I subscribed!!

[@MelodyAlisa]

I absolutely agree. He brought me 7k miles away from home to find Him and that in itself is AMAZING. Good luck in Spain!! that sounds amazing :)

[@deshandagreen]

Mel on the Move Girl pray for my direction because as I research I'm considering doing both! Korea first then Spain. (ya know for the extra cash flow prior to doing Spain). There's no comparison income wise. Although, I am not doing this for financial gain. That's not where my heart is initially when I set out to do this. I'm currently earning Master in Elementary Education. My goal is to become a principal then Superintendent to effect education systematically. The U.S. does not fund or give enough resources to the education system. I wish we had year around school and valued education like other countries.

[@sparkmuffin360]

I am so glad I just found your channel! You seem so genuine!! Love it

[@sparkmuffin360]

oh and you're absolutely beautiful

[@MelodyAlisa]

thank you :))

[@heilabang1044]

I really love your videos 💞 Keep the faith. You have definetly encouraged me 😄

[@MelodyAlisa]

aw thank you so much! I'm glad I could :)

[@ilovesparky13]

You are honestly such a beautiful person both inside and out :)

[@MelodyAlisa]

[@wallflower1007]

I really like your testimony!☺ and God bless!

[@MelodyAlisa]

thank you so much :)

[@vancouver7776]

praise the LORD, HE already changed you inside out. He never leaves you or forsakes you. GBU

[@DruPetty42]

I absolutely love this video!

[@loribonzelaar1592]

Such a cool testimony! You found Jesus😉❤️

[@niKute201101]

Thanks so much for sharing~ I really love to watch you videos.

[@MelodyAlisa]

Thank you for watching :)

[@ChocolateLover919]

Thank you for sharing your testimony, so happy your relationship with God has gotten so much stronger. I'm currently in high school and I feel so scared that when I go off to college I might end up stop connecting with him/stop going to church? It's such a huge worry for me but I'm so glad your faith in God is stronger than ever. Thank you :-)

[@DestatiXIII]

The most important thing is to build and maintain a personal connection with God- this doesn't have to involve church (I personally don't actually attend church but I've felt my bond to God grow much stronger the past couple years due to doing some Bible studying in my own time and such :)) So even if somehow your college conditions make it hard to attend church for some reason, all that really matters is that you maintain that bond you have to Him within your own mind, heart, and spirit :) Allow yourself to be guided by Him and He will help you to always maintain that solid spiritual connection! Have a great day :D

[@nissybo]

I've been in church my whole life and then went to college and doubted the disconnection would happen but I'm afraid to say that it does. You'll have questions you've never had before, not necessarily doubt, but your perspective will be much bigger. You'll want to understand what other people believe so passionately the way you believe in Jesus. But these are not bad things. You will grow closer with God by learning more about him. You'll realize how much bigger he is, bigger and better than you've ever thought. The main reason this happened to me is because I joined a Christian club on campus (CRU aka Campus Crusade for Christ) which had open minded people and helped me deepen my faith. Pray about it though.

[@MelodyAlisa]

I completely agree with both @destaiXIII and @Aniska Coley. You guys are so loving and kind. Stay encouraged @jenni! College will definitely bring new trials your way but as long as you keep Him in the forefront of your mind & heart, your connection with Him won't waver!

[@reggiBB]

They say 'uh' after words because that's how it's spelt in Hangul. Like the worlds sound similar to the English word of the same meaning but it has some notable difference in pronunciation. Hehe so it's not that they add 'uh', that's how the word is actually pronounced there.

[@BiblicallyHandle]

I felt the same way when dabbling into spirituality, It just put distance between me and God when labeling him as the universe. Accepting him as God allowed for a relationship to form.

[@d0rkbebe]

Wow our testimonies are really similar. I grew up in church too- went to a Catholic elementary through college. Got sent home for clinical depression my senior year. I too started reading books like "The Secret," got really into Feng Shui and Eckhart Tolle's "Power of Now." Right before I got saved, I too had just broken up with my then bf of 2 years. It's my dream after I finish grad school to go to Korea for one-two years. Ah, so glad I found your channel and am inspired by your boldness to share your testimony.

[@MelodyAlisa]

Wow!! You're right, so many similarities!! That's amazing and even more so that you came across my video. When my relationship with Christ started to deepen, I felt this desire to share it with others and a year later, when I finally made this video it just all felt so natural and right but I was still a bit nervous to press publish! But comments like these reaffirm my decision to. Thank you so much for watching and commenting and good luck on your future travels to Korea!

[@Quirky1128]

Great Video! I also found out my purpose while living overseas (job wise) and it was a very nice thing!

[@MelodyAlisa]

That's awesome - where were you living? It's such a nice thing and feeling! Thanks for watching! :)

[@Quirky1128]

Mel on the Move I was living in China and found my passion for Asia and traveling constantly

[@manicoquita]

amen! this is a beautiful video!

[@MelodyAlisa]

thank you :)

[@nadzy111]

Would love to meet you when I start teaching in Korea. Thank you for sharing your experience ❤

[@snaileriepimpson]

I'm really happy to hear that Korea helped you be a little more open! I am the saaaame way with being introverted except when I'm with /my/ people. It's like being around other people who aren'y "mine" is kind of draining when it gets to a point, where as it's energizing to be with my own tribe haha. But as I am in the process to teach there later this year, my introverted tendencies are the only thing making me nervous about going. I'm confident in pretty much everything else, except I'm scared it's going to hold me back from making a connection with people. I identify with a lot of things you have said, so hearing all this is very encouraging :) calms a lot of my nerves haha. thank you!

[@MelodyAlisa]

totally can relate to the feeling! I'm glad this could encourage you! good luck!

[@estellelopez6682]

wow...I really connect with your story of your walk with God. I am still in a state of doubt, but I hope to reach a level of firm belief in something. Thank you!

[@MelodyAlisa]

that's awesome. stay encouraged!! thank you for watching :)

[@MelodyAlisa]

@LeLand2112 thank you, I think it really will be too!! & I found out it was just the computers at work glitching lol I was scared for a second!

[@nathalia.francis6128]

Mel on the Move will you find the chance to learn Korean cause I think it'd be really cool and you'll get so use to it that you can tell us about it 😁 one day I wish to live in Korean and experience it for myself

[@luigi9425]

Mel on the Move Hey I love your vids send love from Miami, I'm currently in FIU hope you had a great Christmas and I wish you lots of health and blessings in the up in coming year! 🙏🏼💗✨

[@latrinaperine5447]

God bless you, He took you across the seas to get your attention.

[@milkbread5036]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@ladydt07]

Wow! Loved this video sooo much. I was saying amen so much lol

[@MelodyAlisa]

Haha thank you!

[@normabarros3124]

You are so detailed I love your videos. Your really good with your pronouncing the Korean words. Makes me want to learn Korean. Besides I used to go to Korean church with my mom in California. Sounds like it's not a good idea to get offended lol. Amazing testimony how God met you in Korea. That gives me hope with my son because I gave him the foundation. So now I have to just trust God.

[@petitemountain]

Hey Melody! Love your honesty and sharing of experiences! Your words really resonated with me and you have a lot of wise words I can learn from! I am an English language teacher in Canada - just about to start my first year in this new job! I'll most definitely be using a lot of your tips/suggestions in the future~ thank you!!! ❤❤

[@tceeeee]

this was lovely and also inspiring, thank you for sharing. just subbed ^_^ God bless x

[@MelodyAlisa]

:) thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@sweetpotato1352]

Your makeup is so pretty, I wish i could do like that to my eyes.

[@ArlisaSThomas]

I really enjoyed this video. I'm sad that you'll be leaving Korea in a few months because I just discovered your channel and I really enjoy these videos. If you're ever in Daegu let me know.

[@MelodyAlisa]

Aw, better late than never ;P I definitely will!

[@KarieAnna]

Glad you found Jesus again, Mel. I am quite a bit older than you, but I had a similar experience in terms of going "metaphysical". After a very difficult period of stress and anxiety, 2 people suggested that I read the book "The Secret". That book brought me a lot of comfort, so I started reading other books and listening to audiobooks from other New Age/Ancient Wisdom authors. But I felt that same emptiness - that something, or rather "someone" was missing. The power of who I was "within" didn't do jack for me when I needed something STRONGER than me to get me through life's difficulties. I'm glad that though some folks were worried about me during this phase, my Jesus wasn't. He stayed with me and pulled me out and back to Him. Emptinesss filled. :-)

[@MelodyAlisa]

thank you Kariana! your story resonates with me so much! I'm so glad you found your way back to God! I wish you all the best in 2017!

[@SopranoMusings]

Thank you so much for sharing this :-)

[@MelodyAlisa]

:) thanks for watching!

[@bronte620]

I'm so excited to hear about you finding God over in Korea! That's so great! I have a question as to how you found your church over there. Did you look up churches online or did you hear about it from a friend? Thanks!

[@MelodyAlisa]

It was very by-chance but my friend that was a missionary found it and then I went with her. But if you ask around - other foreign teachers and/or co-teachers, someone will be able to direct you to one!

[@RhodeToDiscovery]

This video made me subscribe! Your journey about your relationship with God sounds so much like mine! I'm hoping to reconnect with him on a personal level as well.

[@MelodyAlisa]

thanks for joining the fam! & yessss, the relational aspect makes all the difference.

[@p.o.p.presents]

I really like how you did the levels. Such a linear narrative. Introvert? That's really surprising. Interesting to see yoru shift then and where you've arrived 4 years into the future. 2020.

[@Wccc249]

You have such a beautiful soul

[@MelodyAlisa]

wow thank you!

[@jadad5296]

Keep the faith... 😁😁😁 God bless

[@MelodyAlisa]

thanks!! you too!

[@sugarwaters]

I wish you would stay in Korea longer! I love your korean videos ;.;

[@MelodyAlisa]

all good things must come to an end! but thank you! more to come before I leave :)

[@akimmy2012]

Video playing fine for me...no problems!haha omg I say Cute-uh now...lmao I'm silly. A lot of the deeper changes is something I wish and hope to happen to me. If I get the chance to go to Korea and do what you did....I definitely want to feel changed....like cleansed. right now my life feel so chaotic and everyone problems piling on me....not even my problems. I want to get away....and just focus on myself and my life and my feelings and learn more about myself. I feel I could be more open and awesome lol if I get the chance to show my other side. I will be turning 30 next month and need a major eye opening experience to get me on track and just restart because life is not going anywhere near what I planned of course. Thank you for this video! really enjoyed it. I smiled the whole time :-D

[@MelodyAlisa]

PHEW! It ended up being just a problems on my computer at school - but I was scared for a sec haha. Anywho, moving over here (which I def think you will be doing :)) will for suuure give you a chance to focus your energy more on you! One of my friends was actually exactly where you are when she came - 30 and wanting a change, to gain clarity, etc. She came for a year and she literally got exactly what she needed. I'm so glad you enjoyed the vid, thank you so much for watching and for always leaving a comment. You are awesome!!

[@pepehands8224]

new subscriber, great channel.

[@MelodyAlisa]

Thank you!

[@ttlqkf18]

my biggest fear going there is how shy i am. it sounds so scary... i wanna be able to not be dependent on people i know. wow! every single change has been one of my bigger fears... this video is easing so many anxieties lol

[@haniariffin6085]

damn you are so gorg 🙆🙆 loved ur vid!! 👍👍

[@MelodyAlisa]

:) thank you! thanks for watching!

[@lisewagnac3623]

Lol i definitely say mm - mm - mm a lot since living in China lol! I kind of hate I do it but its what everyone does here to signal that they understand and are listening. haha! Glad I found your channel - cool to see another black woman in Asia. Lol but I agree with you about having to deal with so much BS on a day-to-day basis here that I feel like I can handle anything. The fact that I've managed to live here for three years (I've gone home 3 times) really has surprised me. I was so comfortable back home but I knew I needed to get 'comfortable' in the 'uncomfortable.'

[@MelodyAlisa]

Haha! I'm glad you found me too!! & 3 years? wow! that's awesome. Do you think you'll go for four?

[@lisewagnac3623]

Maybe - the way things are looking now in the U.S. lol and my boyfriend wants to stay here. I do think, however, I may move to another country in Asia in the next year - still thinking about it!

[@MelodyAlisa]

Ooh okay cool! & yeah after the election I seriously thought about another year abroad lol.

[@Dreamer16dc]

you're so cool! I am definitely inspired by your journey and I am thinking of teaching abroad when I graduate in May. I still have my doubts and I'm kinda scared but I really want to have an awesome experience like the one you are having! :) ps: which one is the camera that you use??

[@Dreamer16dc]

woops saw the camera in the description box...nevermind haha

[@dblrim]

I loved watching this because right now I'm in-between going to Korea or staying in NY and building my resume... what to do what to do...

[@MelodyAlisa]

Glad you enjoyed! Good luck on your decision :)

[@kat7939]

Peter Kim**knock knock....(being nosey) I'd like to stay posted on this story! A few years ago I decided not to go to Korea and stay in NY to build my resume and trust me...I regret it, but you should pray about it thought! Sorry for being nosey!

[@dblrim]

All good! I ended up getting the job that I wanted so I'm going to be staying put for now. But say I didn't get it? I would of taken the opportunity to go! I'm sure there'll come a time and place where I'll have the opportunity to go again.

[@kat7939]

+Peter Kim Awww, thanks and congrats on getting the job! Also, you can also travel during vacation time.

[@Aliska48]

Thank you for sharing your inner thoughts with us ^^ Yeah...I guess being and living abroad...being out of your comfort zone...definitely brings changes! So happy to see fellow christians on KZbin too. 😊 Yeah....didn't change much in 2016....or at least...I don't really see the changes yet ^^ Ciao.

[@MelodyAlisa]

It definitely does! :) I'm happy to share my story. & heyyy, two more months haha perhaps the changes are soon to come!

[@shekimarobinson9286]

I understand what you're saying, life in the University shifts your foundations and it makes you show your own flaws, your weaknesses, and really the only way to get through that period is holding on to God, not letting go of Him even if the skies and the earth dissapears, I understand what you're saying because right now I'm in college and I really found out how weak my spiritual life and my relationship with God was and I'm trying now to develop that personal relationship with Him, reading the Bible and praying to God so that He can help me to understand His message for me and to learn to live according to His will even if it's against what I want, have faith in Him, God didn't promised that you wouldn't face difficulties and troubles He promised that regardless of them He WILL be at your side even if you don't feel like He is there and He will reward you at last, soo hang in there, study your Bible and ask God for guidance with a sincere and humble heart and you will see His Providence in your life day by day. May God bless you and Keep you

[@MelodyAlisa]

You said it soooo perfectly!! The weight it takes off your shoulders when you realize you don't have to try to figure it all out by yourself is life changing in itself. Thank you for this comment and may God bless you on your journey!!

[@shekimarobinson9286]

Thank you and I hope the same for you too, people in University usually think is just mere fanatism but they had never tried having God and then get far from Him, it's just like you have cut out your source of life, your like a dead man woman

[@veronicaphiri7432]

Goodness Mel, I connected with you in this video in so many ways! It got quittte emotional. I'm doing my first year in varsity at the moment, and looking forward to working in Korea within the next few years. Crazy for me to ask, but I would be sooo honoured if we could skype! Let me know!

[@MelodyAlisa]

I'm so glad you connected with it! I saw your message on FB, I'll write you back there about skyping :)

[@mehriban9003]

'sneeze' Me: Bless you 'zero reaction' feels heartbroken.

[@MelodyAlisa]

haha yeah that was me at first too.

[@jaidacarazo6844]

Can you extend your contract if its up? Also Love you and your videos!!!!

[@MelodyAlisa]

Yep, you have to be asked to extend though. and aw thank you!

[@951232007]

Nice video 👍👍👍👍😎

[@MelodyAlisa]

thanks for watching :)

[@Natalie-iq4pb]

No idea how I just came across your videos and I've been in Korea for almost 3 years. Are you a Cancer sign? lol (I am an introvert and relate 100%, selective, side hustles 101, need my alone time) Where did they place you for epik? Great videos ^^

[@MayaCarpenter]

I have a few questions regarding teaching abroad as I’m interviewing with several places. How can we message you directly?

[@veejay7167]

I love your videos. I do have a few questions, which I'm sure you may have addressed before, so, I apologize in advance. I have a daughter, she's a Jr in college. I think something like this would be great for her. Did you go to Korea, immediately after graduating? How long do you intend to stay? Lastly, did you initially feel concern re your safety?

[@MelodyAlisa]

I came 6 months after I graduated (application process is 6 months long), the teaching contract you sign is for 1 year (I resigned and have been here for 2 years now) and no, that's one thing I love about Korea - it's one of the safest countries in the world.

[@ehhh1815]

also, you probably have this in one of your videos, but what do you plan to do once you return to america?

[@MelodyAlisa]

still working on the master plan :)

[@joshuaoh912]

DEH GEH YEPPUH DAH.. 🤔 i think I said that right

[@Amira-be9pj]

i wanna go to japan , but now i kinda wanna go to korea

[@ruweydamohamed161]

can you please do storytimes

[@MelodyAlisa]

In the works :)

[@FridayNightMischief]

What is the denomination of your missionary friend? I'm curious!

[@MelodyAlisa]

She grew up in a non-denominational church but I'm not sure what the ministry she was with abroad was.

[@kekelangston4363]

What kind of video editor do you use? How do you make your thumbnail?

[@MelodyAlisa]

I use final cut pro and canva.com for the thumbnail

[@grevince5551]

Great.. :-)

[@lucialokaxD]

How do you speak to koreans? How do you shop and those things? Are the computers where you work in korean? How do you use them? Sorry if you said that but I'm spanish and my English is like... basic(?) xD

[@MelodyAlisa]

I speak very little so I say what I know how to say, use gestures, and google translate. the computers have korean under the English letters!