Busan, here I come!
It’s official: by this time next month I will be living in
Busan, South Korea, teaching English to a bunch of Korean students, and having
the time of my life! This is such an amazing opportunity and I am very excited
to be taking this step forward. In a world that is so closely connected thanks
to the Internet and other technologies, it is extremely important that we take
the time to really understand and appreciate other cultures and ways of life.
This year abroad in Korea is going to help me do just that. I hope to gain a new
understanding of different educational systems and learning styles while
simultaneously immersing myself if a completely foreign way of life.
I am excited about the students, the culture, and the
location. I can’t wait to meet other teachers like myself, make new friends,
and grow as a person. I am thrilled to be able to see new sites, live on the
ocean, and to eat a wildly different type of food for a year.
At the same time I am nervous: I have never been so far away
from my family, I have never taught English as a second language in such an in
depth and important way. I am worried that I will struggle with the new
alphabet, language, and way of life.
But if we never step out of our comfort zone we will never
grow! So I will take these fears and trepidations and use the energy they
develop for good: I will prepare as best I can, spend as much time with my
family and friends as possible, and be ready to leap into the unknown!
If you are interested, I have recently published a new
website devoted to my career, teaching philosophy, studio, and a blog devoted
specifically to music, musical careers, and musical opportunities available to
musicians today. You might notice that the blog post “Black Note Syndrome” has
been taken down from this site and moved to that one. If you want to see more
posts similar to that, make sure to check up on my new site (krystlejane.weebly.com)
under the page “Pedagogy Corner.”
Thanks from the wandering musician,
KrystleJane
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