"Over the three years I spent as an ESL and music teacher in Seoul, I fell in love with the country’s vibrant culture and its extraordinary people. Adventure Teaching was committed to finding me a school that was the right fit, and their amazing staff supported me throughout the entire process of job searching and preparing to move abroad. I am truly grateful to Adventure Teaching for opening the door to what was one of most rewarding and exciting experiences of my life.

Teaching ESL and music in Korea made me realize how passionate I am about bringing music education to young people in a multicultural environment. I now live in Chicago and work as the program director for an after school youth orchestra program in one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods."

"Teaching and living in South Korea was a wholly unique experience that allowed me to save and also see more of the world. AT provided the best, clearest source of information on living in Korea and offered valuable guidance when it came to navigating immigration paperwork. They helped me before and after I arrived, as well as half the people that worked in my office! They placed me in a school that was stable and reliable which are paramount when finding a teaching position.

Teaching abroad gave me the push and financial means I needed to finally step into the career path I had envisioned for myself post-graduation. I’m currently working on writing English Curriculum for high schools on the East Coast of the USA, and will be pursuing my masters in the U.K. in 2014."

"Our overall experience living and working in Korea was too rich to be summed up into a few short sentences. Living in South Korea is a rewarding experience, paying valuable dividends that multiply the more you immerse yourself in the culture. Adventure Teaching did an incredible job pairing us with a school that we loved. They were quick to answer all of our questions and made our preparation, arrival, and stay in Korea a stress-free experience.

"Chris is now in his last year of law school at Tulane, and Lauren is a practicing Doula and administrative assistant at a local hospital here in New Orleans. Lauren gave birth to our first child, Ivydee this past summer. Our experience teaching overseas continues to influence our lives on a daily basis: from the simple task of removing our shoes before entering our home, to the foundational values we adopted while in Korea that we plan to teach our kids."

"Korea has a very special place in my heart. It was such an amazing experience, one that changed me through and through. Adventure Teaching was always a phone call or email away if I needed anything, and I literally cannot imagine what my time in Korea would’ve been like without their friendly emails checking in, teacher events in Seoul, and guidance throughout the entire process.

Korea taught me the value of international travel and finding value in what you do day-to-day. After returning home, I worked first as an insurance broker and later at a bank…neither of which lasted long. It’s impossible to “go back” to the life you were living before, so I moved to Colorado to work for a child sponsorship organization which has proven to be much more meaningful and fulfilling work!"

"I had been lucky enough to travel extensively around the world before moving to Seoul, but my time teaching in Korea at an after-school program was an experience I’ll never forget. When you’re traveling, it can be hard to make connections and establish friendships with locals. Korea finally gave me the chance to experience the culture in a much more rewarding way, rather than just passing through as a visitor. And as far as Adventure Teaching goes, let me just say this: you will go through challenges teaching abroad, but the AT staff actually cares about your entire experience as opposed to most of the other agencies out there. They helped ease the minor bumps I experienced along the way with their quick responses, friendly staff, and connections with companies like The Arrival Store. You would be crazy to pursue work overseas without the assistance of Adventure Teaching!

One thing I loved about teaching in Korea was all the free time I had to pursue other endeavors and hobbies that I never seemed to have time for before. It was actually during my time in Korea that I founded my current company Postscapes.com, where we are ‘Tracking the Internet of Things.’"