Jesus this was so helpful. I wrote everything down! Welp time to get a job 😂 thanks for doing this

Love how thorough your videos are!! But your audio is reallyyyyy quiet. Just a heads up! People might not watch through if they can't hear, even on full volume.

When you discover a relaxing voice in these stressful times 😭

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

glad my videos are informative and relaxing! 😂😊

I so appreciate the thoroughness of your video presentation, I personally like that you address every possible scenario that could happen. Thank you for taking the time to share and inform your viewers.

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

this video was SO helpful!! thank you so much!! I'm applying to TaLK in the fall and I figured looking at EPIK videos would be helpful for budgeting and how to get a background check since they're more plentiful :,)

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

glad to help :) good luck!!

Your voice is so soothing

Your hair looks amazing here and overall look.. just beautiful !

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

The application process reminds me so much of FAFSA / admissions / scholarship for uni lol stressful times 😂🥴

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

omg don’t remind me of those dark times 😂😂

Thank God that you are so detailed. 💚 Such an excellent video. Thank you for sharing.

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

thank you!!

Wow! This is so helpful! I am in the same boat as you were and I graduate in December. I applied to EPIK, thanks to you I was able to ask my university about an expedited diploma! 😊

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

that’s great! i’m so glad that you were able to get your diploma sooner!!! ☺️

Going through this atm… so glad I found you!!

LOVE YOUR CHANNEL 💝

Thank you!! Super helpful for a fellow Texan!!!

The application process sounds so stressful 😓 but thanks for the information! I’m doing research for EPIK and teaching abroad in general so this is really informative!

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

it can be stressful, so doing all your research ahead of time really helps make the process soooo much easier!

this was so helpful, thank you!

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

you’re welcome!

Wow! Thank you so much for this video! I've had my eyes set on EPIK for a year now. I'm set to graduate Fall 2021 (December like you) and I was trying to figure out the timeline for everything I would need. It sounds stressful and I like to be on top of everything :)

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

you’re welcome! glad it is helpful to you and good luck with the process :)

@258puppylover

3 жыл бұрын

I am too!! I have been trying to find someone with a similar timeline and this answered a lot of my questions. I’m so excited!

After seeing your IG post today I came here to shed some light . You are so beautiful Anne❤️❤️ keep shinning girl

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

When you said you lived in El Paso I became shocked. I am from there so this video makes everything much more relatable for me! You gave a lot of great information as I am also interested in this. Thank you so much!

@heyitsanne

2 жыл бұрын

hiiii! i’m glad you got a lot of helpful info. good luck in your process ☺️💖

This is insanely helpful

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

glad it’s helpful for you! :-)

A fellow Texan! Hi! I’m currently in Japan but my contract is ending here soon and I just starting looking into EPIK. I wish I had known sooner that the application process opens on February 1st because that’s next week! 😬 lol and that’s cutting it really close! I’ll still start the process and see what I can get for the transcripts, letter of recommendations, etc before the application opens. But thank you so much for this very helpful video. I really appreciated you taking your time in going in full detail!

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

good luck!

This was so helpful! I’m in the process of applying and I’m so stressed.

Your so cute . Thanks for the video!

Just saw your post on IG. You are beautiful and your videos have helped so many ppl like me. Stay beautiful. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦💚

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

😊this was so helpful thx you

Girl how are you so beautiful! Them eyes enchantingggggg

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thanks this is helpful

This was super informative and helpful , thank you for uploading. I definitely won't be ready in this timeline as I will be doing my CELTA from the middle of February for one month... You mentioned about the Fall openings, do you think it's realistic that after I've completed my CELTA in mid March that I would make it in good time for those? Am I less likely to get a position applying in Autumn than spring openings, do you think?

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

absolutely, you can definitely still be good to apply and get a fall position! there are still positions in the fall, so don’t worry! if you want to get to korea sooner with a public school program and don’t mind not being in seoul, there is the GOE program which is gyeongsannam-do (near busan in the southeast). they hire every month, unlike epik which is 2x a year

thank you

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

you're welcome!

thanks sis, lets link if i make it back

I'm about to apply to Korvia for the Fall 2021 intake and this was so helpful, even as a Canadian! Thank you so much! Just to clarify, it seems like diplomas are not one of the first documents that need to be submitted, correct?

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

no it is not

Thanks so much for making this video. I'm in the process of waiting for my placement and I am wondering about when I should send in my Tax form for the double taxation exemption (US). Since you didn't have your contract as yet, you didn't know your exact start and end date when you mailed in your Tax form 8802, right? Did you just put Month and Year in the "Statement" that you have to write on the form? Like for example, since you started in March 2019, did you put in your tax form penalties of perjury statement (March 2018 to March 2019). Sorry if my questions is a bit odd. I am just trying to be as safely as possible ahead of the process since there are so many delays with COVID. Thanks so much. :)

Hi! Just stumbling on this video now. I'm a Nigerian living in Nigeria but I really want to teach English in South Korea, your story inspires me but I don't know how to go about it since am a non native speaker with no citizenship in a native speaking country.

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

i’m sorry but it will not be legally possible with the epik program unless you are a native speaker from the countries on their list :(

This was sooo helpful! I'm currently applying for 2021 since applications started today! I was wondering, for the people who wrote your letters of recommendation, did EPIK reach out to your references at all? I'm so worried my bosses at work will not respond in a timely manner

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much! i have no idea if EPIK reached out to them, but i imagine that would be thousands of people they would have to contact since so many people apply for the program 😅 good luck!!

@CherryWallflower

4 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne very true lol! I'm either hoping they don't or hoping my bosses will respond LOL. Thanks for the luck and advice!

Thanks Anne, very informative. What are some of the details about salary? Does EPIK increase starting salary with past experience and/or interview performance? thanks

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

on EPIK's website, you can find the pay scale, yearly increases, and qualification. they also break it down based on the city/province you will work in. interview performance does not play a factor in the salary :)

Hi Anne! Your video has been really helpful for me! I do have a question about fieldprint. At the bottom of the form online when you sign up, it asks if "* Is this request for employment, licensing, or an apostille?" If you chose "Yes" then it says "Fieldprint is prohibited from processing requests for employment, volunteering, licensing or an apostille." I'm just wondering what you chose. I'm also debating to chose "personal review" vs. "live, work, or travel in a foreign country" if there's any problems.

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

hi, i’m glad my videos have been helpful for you!! put “no” instead of yes, and i believe i still chose “live, work abroad or travel in a foreign country.” it’s been a while since i used it😅

Hey thank you for this informational video! I wanted to ask if you came across any single family with a child under 5 coming into the program? Thanks in advance!

@heyitsanne

5 жыл бұрын

hi! i don’t personally know anyone in that situation, but there is a youtuber you can possibly reach out to. her name is ren curry 🙂

@amronbroadway

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKioxbmpk5Crppc.html Black Experience Japan KZread channel has many interviews of different scenarios to work abroad. Just saw this video that may help. Her contact info is in the description!

So I'm planning on applying for the fall intake (opens in February), I've been gathering my documents for it but I'm kind of unsure if I should get a tefl certification or a teaching license. Do you mind me asking where you got your teaching certificate and the process? Also, I live in Texas and will be graduating in May, so I might have to get certified while attending school. + Thank you so much. I really appreciate how informative this video is, it was helpful in so many ways. It eased some nervousness I had while preparing for the application process.

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

in order to get a teaching license, you need to complete the courses necessary for that teaching program and a student teaching internship before graduating (which is a semester long). i did mine at my university since my degree was in secondary science education. if you are pressed for time, a TEFL is your best bet! you can find tons online. any will do as long as they fit EPIK's requirements. unfortunately, i don't have one to recommend since i didn't go through the TELF route :( thank you so much! i'm really glad my videos are helpful and informative for you!💞

@lolabones8669

4 жыл бұрын

hey it's anne That’s okay! Thank you for replying. I found some TEFL courses that I’m going to opt for to get my certificate. Yeah, after doing research on the teaching license I realized how.. complex and time consuming it is. It has a longer process compared to getting a TEFL certificate online.

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

yep, it’s definitely a much longer process. glad you were able to find which one works best for you !

Btw do you have a visual id like to see your checklist :)

Hey Anne, super informative! Thank you!! Also, which TEFL would you recommend?

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

i have a teaching license so i don’t need a TEFL. i dont know what is best but you can find affordable ones on groupon

@promise5957

3 жыл бұрын

So did you major in teaching to get the license in college

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

yes

I will have a masters degree in education but not a TEFL or any sort of teaching certificate. Would TEFL make me more competitive or does it not matter?

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

it doesn't matter and isn't needed (for busan, it possibly may be needed as they have a bit extra requirements. i would email EPIK and ask🙂). if you want to do it for the sake of extra training you could!

Kudos on the video, Anne! :) On the Fieldprint USA website, did you request it for personal review?

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

i believe so :)

@leteinesamoa

3 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne Gotcha. Thank you for responding and sharing your journey!

Hey I am not sure if you answered this yet, but for the background check when did you send that out after you submitted you application? Also just to be sure after your interview that is when you submitted you documents for your application. ? Your video was very detailed I hope you see this question lol

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! do you mean when did i send my background check out to EPIK? or when did i decide to get my background check? and yes, you submit your documents AFTER the interview when you are notified either by your recruiter or EPIK coordinator that you have passed

Super helpful video! Do you have any insight on the likelihood of being accepted without any teaching experience? I'm confident that my application will be strong in other areas (my transcripts, references) but I do not have any teaching experience. Thank you!!

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

many epik teachers have no teaching experience and are not licensed teachers in their home countries :)

@oreneetsekatemohinda3537

2 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne can non natives apply without teaching experience and teaching license!?

@heyitsanne

2 жыл бұрын

no, you must be a native from one of the required countries

Hey Anne! Which TESOL / TEFL course did you end up taking? I'm definitely looking for an accredited one among the many courses offered out there!

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

i didn’t need one because i’m a certified teacher. sorry, i don’t have one i can personally recommend and vouch for. but i know people that have spent hundreds and thousands, and people that spent less than $50 on groupon.. lol

Hey Anne! I have some questions. I know they pay you in your Korean bank acct but my biggest thing is I want to be able to transfer a majority of my check to my American bank acct so when I go back home, my money is all there saved up... how do I go about that? Also, are you limited on the amount of suitcases you can bring? I feel like I’m going to need a duffel bag or something just for my hair products. My last question.. I know I want to start in September. When do they open up for that time so we can start applying? Like in January ?

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

i’m actually thinking of making a video all about banking and sending money home since i get questions about that often. and it’s a lot to explain in a comment haha. for your bags, it just depends on the airline you decide to fly with. when flying from the states to asia, usually you’re allowed 2 checked bags, a carry on, and a personal bag. some people chose to check in extra bags (that’s an extra fee) but just know it may be hard to carry all of those bags around orientation and to your apartment. it’s possible but a handful lol september for epik would be fall late intake (main intake is around august) so the application period starts in february (check the epik website just to make sure tho). i would start getting letters of recommendation, tefl (if you need it), apostilling diploma (if you have it already) in january.

You mentioned a teacher certification. What was your major and who did you use to get the certification? Btw, the vid was super informative and very helpful. TY!

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

my major was biology with a secondary education minor. my degree included the teaching license under the texas education agency (TEA)

Hello I had a question regarding the application . So I have my two letters of recommendations one of them has an ink signature and the other is electronic. I know when we send the documents they have to be ink signature but for the first application does it matter? Thank you ! I would appreciate your help !

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

for the initial application, an electronic signature is fine. make sure to check the EPIK website though, incase they have updated their requirements!

Anne. When I use odd prints to order more photos what do I say the “size” is that I need?

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

check EPIK’s website for the photo dimensions that they require incase things have changed. i believe it is the same as regular south korean passport photo sizes (every country is different)

hey I’m pretty late but do you think it’d be possible for me to apply/teach with a Dutch citizenship with an English degree?

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

citizenship does not matter. it may be possible, but if your secondary to bachelors schooling wasn’t done in one of these countries (us, uk, australia, canada, new zealand, south africa, ireland) then it’s technically illegal for you to teach english in korea under the E-2 visa. maybe they could have a different type of visa i’m unaware of, or they may change the regulations, but this is what i know. please research it just to make sure

I'm currently in college for elementary education with a focus on english as a second language. So if I graduate and I'm a certified teacher I don't need to get the tefl?

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

nope! a teaching certification is used in place of the tefl, regardless of the subject and/or grade level you’re certified to teach in :)

@makenleep2483

4 жыл бұрын

hey it's anne thank you so much 💖

Thanks a lot for this fabulous video you're so great. Actually, I'm a teacher and I have a bachelor's degree in English with 10 years of experience in teaching English. In addition, I have a TEFL certificate and preparing for IELTS to have a higher score of more than 7.What else should I do to teach English overseas as I'm -unfortunately-a non-native teacher?

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

if you are not from one of the countries EPIK lists on their site, unfortunately you cannot teach for EPIK. however, you have a lot of experience so i would recommend looking into international schools (if you have a teaching certification from your home country). you would be making much more money have have better vacation days that EPIK/teaching english, and it would be an E7 visa i believe

@englishielts4704

3 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne so grateful

Was a lesson plan required?

All I hear is my bank acct slowly going down down down lmao. This is gunna be expensive.

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

yeah, it’s expensiveeee 😬 but when you get here and are able to work, save money, and have amazing experiences, it’s worth it!

@Hipetyhop12

4 жыл бұрын

I'm currently in the process of gathering documents (hopefully I get accepted) and I knew it would cost a lot, BUT I didn't realize that if I did get in how much it would cost to ship documents to S. Korea. Lol I was a bit shook. But I feel like it's worth it.

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

yeah, it’s ridiculous but definitely worth it!!

Can you submit transcripts and diplomas electronically or are these physical copies that you get in the mail from university?

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

physical copies only

I was wondering, since I am not getting a College Diploma, am I able to apply with a TEFL / TESOL Certificate?

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

you need a diploma for the epik program (and most public school programs). you could possibly look into the TaLK program

@tylerduso7888

4 жыл бұрын

hey it's anne Thank You!!

You're so beautiful!

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

asiphe sibali thank you💗

Hey Anne! I have my Korvia interview coming up and I'm a dual citizen with the UK and Nigeria, do I have to let them/Epik know? Are you a dual and if you are did you inform them?

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

dual citizen as well! i listed it on my application and it didn’t affect me :) if you want though, you can discuss with korvia just to get their opinion!

@demiadesanya1195

4 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne Wow that was a quick response. Thank you so much!! I've been watching your videos to help me through this process, they are great! :D

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

thank you! good luck in your journey ☺️

@demiadesanya1195

4 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne Thank you!!

Hey! Hopefully, you see my comment. I a trying to find a good agency to complete my TEFL certificate, any recommendation? I am currently looking at International TEFL Academy, Korvia TEFL program, or ITTT program.

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

i have a teaching license so i didn’t need a TEFL. i dont know what is best but you can find affordable ones on groupon

@sinekunene5113

3 жыл бұрын

Hi checkout Palesa Jonas channel. He has a video about it and a link with a discount ($19) . Just got my certificate today using her link.

What do they look for in letters of rec?

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

if you go on epik’s website, they have a section with a pdf called “required documents.” it lists everything that you need and what they are looking for!

Anne what’s the IRS form I need to no be tax exempt on my income.

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

submit the 8802 to get the 6166 (this is the actual document you need)

I've been watching your vids since October last yr and I am supposed to be applying for spring and I'm already late................ im disappointed in myself

@heyitsanne

5 жыл бұрын

you can still apply! the application period has only been open for 2 weeks

Do you have to have a teaching diploma or have gone to school to teach in order to apply to the EPIK program?

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

no you don’t. i just happened to have one. you can check the requirements on the epik website :)

Do they take a TEFL certificate or does it have to be a teaching degree?

@heyitsanne

2 жыл бұрын

tefl is fine

do you have time limit as to how long you can teach with epik or is it as long as you choose?

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

the contract is a year long. you can renew for another year when your contract ends

Because you came a week earlier, did you have to get a hotel/Airbnb or was your apartment ready?

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

airbnb :)

Is there any point to getting the criminal background check before you’ve gotten confirmation that you’ve been accepted into the program?

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

you can have it so once you get accepted, it’s one less document to worry about obtaining. it’s usually the one that takes the longest. once you get accepted you want to send documents in as fast as possible

@maitreyisapre446

4 жыл бұрын

hey it's anne thank you for your response!

Is too late for someone to start their application now?☹

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

asiphe sibali it’s not too late! you may be able to still get main intake, but it is also possible that you may either be put as late intake or wait listed for next fall. a lot of people have been applying lately so it’s taking a while for epik to respond to all of the applications. i would personally suggest applying at the verrrry beginning of next intake (so you have a better chance at the location you want), unless you don’t mind but if you want to be in korea much sooner, hagwons are an option. there are also other public school programs. the GOE program hires year round every month :)

do you think its better to go through the prosses with a recruiter or without?

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

i think i mentioned it in the video (can't remember 😅) but really it's up to you if you want to have a recruiter or not. i did and it worked for me, but it wasn't necessary because i did so much research. i was always a step ahead of my recruiter. if you want that guidance, then sure! but just know going with a recruiter puts you about a month behind direct applicants, even if you apply from the very start

@virginiasolis3441

4 жыл бұрын

hey it's anne okay thank you so much!

Did you come in February this year?

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

yes :)

@koreainanutshell8212

4 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne you literally just got recommended to me today, I love your voice, you're like EPIK ASMR

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

lmao thank you 😂

Can people with tattoos go?

@heyitsanne

Жыл бұрын

yes. please check the EPIK website for requirements regarding tattoos

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Can a 16 year old get this teaching job

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

i see nothing about an age minimum on the EPIK website but you need a 4 year degree from a university and possibly a tefl if you don’t already have a teaching license/education degree.

I thought epik paid for the flight?

@heyitsanne

3 жыл бұрын

they reimburse you 1,300,000 won after you arrive and end your contract leaving korea

@nadan27

3 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsanne so they give u a refund after ur contract ends or as soon as you arrive in Korea?

Girl I came here looking for that racist comment so that I could light his @** up!! And also to remind you of how gorgeous you are! Hair laid and face beat to the gawds! These racists make me sick!

@heyitsanne

4 жыл бұрын

thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️ i blocked and reported him so his comment was deleted