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      • CookingLiving and Cooking in Korea is Different than Home Cooking in Korea requires international residents to adapt in many ways. This includes learning where food is in grocery stores, which stores carry which ingredients, what can be used as a substitution, etc. It’s like learning how to cook and manage a kitchen all over again. This is part of the fun and adventure of living abroad and learning to adapt may give you new confidence in the kitchen. We are here to help support a less frustrating transition into your Korean kitchen. Learning to Cook Korean Food Learning to cook Korean food also involves adaptation. The Korean cooking process may require learning about new cutting techniques, new ingredients, new cooking tools, and new flavors. For this cooking series, vloggers Kimchi Rednecks share how they have studied Korean chefs and how they have adapted what they have learned into their ex-pat kitchen. We will share a variety of resources to make sure that you can experience learning about Korean from a few perspectives. Learning to Cook Korean Food Takes Time Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither will your Korean kitchen. This series is designed to spread across a year.…
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Mental Health Counseling in Pyeongtaek
Posted inHealth care self advocacy Medical & Health Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health Counseling in Pyeongtaek

English-speaking mental health counseling services exist throughout South Korea. However, finding such English-speaking mental health counseling services, particularly outside of the Seoul area, may feel like an overwhelming or difficult task. Read more to learn about some mental health counseling services in the Pyeongtaek area.
Posted by Lisa Peck, MPH, CPH July 17, 2022
SOS Public Health and Utah Asia Campus Collaboration: Mental Health Week
Posted inCulture & Community Education Medical & Health

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…
Posted by Lisa Peck, MPH, CPH December 20, 2021
How to obtain your Korean COVID vaccination certificate in English
Posted inEducation Medical & Health Physical & Mental Wellness

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,…
Posted by Lisa Peck, MPH, CPH September 8, 2021
The Challenge of the Language Barrier in Korea
Posted inCulture & Community Culture Shock Tips Education

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…
Posted by Lisa Peck, MPH, CPH August 30, 2021
How to improve your comfort level with Healthcare in South Korea
Posted inCulture Shock Tips Education ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet

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…
Posted by Lisa Peck, MPH, CPH August 3, 2021
Healthcare in South Korea: How to Advocate for Yourself
Posted inCulture & Community Culture Shock Tips Education

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…
Posted by Lisa Peck, MPH, CPH July 21, 2021
Fall Flowers around Pyeongtaek
Posted inIndoor Activities October in South Korea September in South Korea

Fall Flowers around Pyeongtaek

Looking for the beautiful fall flowers around the Pyeongtaek area? With the temperatures cooling off, it is a great time to get outside and see some of the beauty of…
Posted by Angie Alvis, M. Ed September 26, 2019

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Angela Alvis holds a Master’s in Education and Bachelor’s of Arts in Sociology. Ms. Alvis specializes in curriculum development and instructional design.

Angela Alvis has a depth and breadth of experience in education and early childhood that has taken her across the world to work in a variety of school settings, from rural programs to large urban districts, and everything from ECSE and DLL classrooms to childcare and university settings.

Prior to her work with South of Seoul, Ms. Alvis spent several years leading the wide-scale implementation of play-based learning and a formative assessment model with over 120 educators in five early childhood schools that served over 15,000 students in Washington D.C.

After transitioning back to the US, Ms. Alvis became the Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives at Tools of the Mind, she works on cross-departmental teams as the education and content expert. She is currently co-designing a multi-faceted teacher development model that integrates workshops, video coaching, and professional learning communities.

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