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SOS Public Health and Utah Asia Campus Collaboration: Mental Health Week
A Need for Mental Health Campaigns on University Campuses If you attended a college or university, you may understand the mental health struggles that students face. Factors such as academic/social/financial stress, uncertainty about the future, and lack of sleep contribute to increased mental health challenges among students. Throw in a dash of COVID and a sprinkle of language and cultural barrier to the mix, and stress increases exponentially, especially for students studying abroad. Students who experience high stress are prone to developing depression, anxiety, and eating disorders among other mental…
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Time to Get Glasses In South Korea
Do you need glasses? Many international residents often find that it’s time to get glasses while living or traveling in South Korea. The country’s numerous optical stores make glasses easy and affordable to purchase. Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast which provides accessible content through the use of AI technology. We don’t have time to read each article but we do our best to make more of our content accessible. If you would like to join our Accessibility Team apply to volunteer with South…
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Dive Deeper into South Korean Buddhist Culture with a Temple Stay
Roaming the open grounds of a sacred temple during an afternoon offers a short respite from the chaos of everyday life. But for a more grounding, immersive experience, consider a Korean temple stay. Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast which provides accessible content through the use of AI technology. We don’t have time to read each article but we do our best to make more of our content accessible. If you would like to join our Accessibility Team apply to volunteer with South of…
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How to obtain your Korean COVID vaccination certificate in English
Why would I need to have my COVID vaccination certificate printed in English? The vaccination process in South Korea has been picking up speed over the last couple of months, particularly among our expat teacher community. If you completed both doses of the COVID vaccine in South Korea, then you should have received a vaccination certificate similar to the one pictured below. Your vaccination certificate is also available on the COOV app which you have access to if you have a contracted Korean phone number under your name. While you…
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Culture & Community, Culture Shock Tips, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, Medical & Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Resources, New Arrival Information, Physical & Mental Wellness, Public Health, Tips of Living Your Best Life, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
The Challenge of the Language Barrier in Korea
What is a language barrier? Before we jump into the challenges of language barriers, we need to understand what a language barrier is. There are several definitions for language barriers that essentially say the same thing. For the purpose of this article we will use Google’s Oxford Languages Dictionary. According to Google’s Oxford Languages Dictionary, a language barrier is “a barrier to communication between people who are unable to speak a common language.” This is a pretty simple, standard definition of a language barrier. If you don’t speak the same…
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Culture Shock Tips, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, Medical & Health, Physical & Mental Wellness, Public Health, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, US Military and Korean Health Care
How to improve your comfort level with Healthcare in South Korea
The 2021 South of Seoul Public Health Survey found that putting effort into developing cultural competence may improve your perceptions of your own healthcare in South Korea. Let’s talk about this. Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast which provides accessible content through the use of AI technology. We don’t have time to read each article but we do our best to make more of our content accessible. If you would like to join our Accessibility Team apply to volunteer with South of Seoul. Please…
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20 Must-visit Buddhist Temples in South Korea
Buddhism in South Korea Buddhism was first adopted on the Korean peninsula by the Goguryeo in 372 CE then by the Silla in 528 CE and finally by the Baekje in 552 CE. Currently, the Jogye and Taego Orders are the most common in South Korea. South Korea has no national religion and no majority religion. Instead, South Korea considers itself free religious society. Some poles say that Korean includes people with no religious affiliation (46%), Christians (29%) and Buddhists (23%). However, such numbers change dramatically based on the organization conducting the…
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Culture & Community, Culture Shock Tips, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, Health care self advocacy, International Student Welcome Packet, Medical & Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Resources, New Arrival Information, Physical & Mental Wellness, Public Health, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, US Military and Korean Health Care
Healthcare in South Korea: How to Advocate for Yourself
Why is self-advocacy important? Self-advocacy is an important skill that empowers you to take control over your life decisions, such as decisions based on healthcare. Your experiences are unique to you. Therefore, YOU know what you need best and YOU should advocate for your needs when possible. However, advocating for yourself is not always easy, especially when you live in a foreign country. So, what are some ways that you can build your self-advocacy skills? Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast…
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Online Resources for Learning to Cook Korean Food
Getting started with Korean cooking Have you ever eaten at a restaurant here in Korea and wished you could find a recipe for the dish? Or realized you were leaving Korea and were going to miss your favorite dishes? Check out these online resources for learning to cook Korean food. My hubby and I know that one day we will leave Korea and will miss our favorite foods. I will never be quite on the level of the awesome chefs here that we have cooking for us. However, I also…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
About Grocery Shopping in South Korea
Wondering about grocery shopping in Korea? Let’s talk about the realities of moving to a new culture and the struggles in Korea. Grocery shopping in South Korea Moving to South Korea is a shock in the kitchen!! Grocery stores are organized differently, packaged differently, taste different, and so much more. It’s likely that you are going to notice a difference in how everything cooks and tastes. It’s going to take a while to get used to all the new vegetables, fruits, meat cuts, and more. When I first arrived I…
