5 weeks & counting

Today I finally got my VIN number from the Korean Consulate and can contact the New York office to officially get my VISA to work in the country! The next 5 weeks are going to go fast and it seems like there’s not enough time to get everything done before I go, but nonetheless I can’t wait! Getting my VISA and booking my flight are the final 2 steps I need to get done. Thanks to my recruiter, Adventure Teaching, everything has been a breeze. I haven’t had any problems, they placed me at the school I wanted and close to the city I wanted. I can’t complain! I’ve heard great things so far from others who’ve taught in South Korea and other foreign countries and it only makes me more eager to being my adventure and explore a new country! Only 43 more days! Stay tuned… 

Peace & Love,
Elissa Rae

Welcome to my site!

환영합니다, Benvenuto, добро пожаловать, Welcome! 

After going to high school in the small town of Houston, PA, I went to Elizabethtown College. (Which isn’t much bigger.) During my college experience, I spent a semester in Tokyo, Japan. It was there I discovered there is a huge world out there just calling my name. I graduated from college the following year, and one question lingered. What do I do now? The answer. TRAVEL! I have decided that I am an exception to the norm. I am not ready to settle down, get married, or have kids yet. I want to see new cultures and broaden my horizons. To kickoff my expedition, I am going to Pyeongchon in Anyang City, South Korea to teach English at DYB for a year, possibly longer. Along the way, I’m going to keep everyone posted on what’s going on, so be sure to stay tuned to see what’s next!

Peace & Love,
Elissa Rae