So I had my interview last night. I got the call around 945pm my time (around 1145am the next day in Kr). All that I built up, and the interview was more like a friendly conversation getting to know new people and ask some questions about teaching in Korea. The Korean co-teacher asked me a couple questions about my strengths, about adjusting to the culture, and about managing relationships with the other teachers. After that, she passed the phone over to her American co-teacher (the one I would be replacing), and I was able to ask some questions about her experience teaching, what materials were available, how the lessons were set up, ages of students, biggest challenges in the classroom, best parts of living in Korea, etc. I felt like I was getting to know a new friend rather than being interviewed for a job! She was so sweet, and it was great to get some firsthand thoughts from a new teacher in Korea. I can't even explain how exciting it was to be talking to the teachers there! It would be such an honor to get this position. The job market is very competitive, so even if I do not get this job, I will be put into the pool for EPIK jobs (meaning outside of the province I was hoping for, but I am still so excited and open to anything, trusting God has his hand in this and will place me exactly where I am the most useful and can help the students grow the most. I am so thankful I have a God who cares that much!)
I am told I will hear back within the next day or so, so I will let you know what I hear! At that time, I will have to go through my entire EPIK app, line by line, with Scott and make sure everything is perfect. Well, I'm back off to work--lunch break's over!
<3 laura
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