Well, as you know I still have not yet left! But dang Korean Visa people are strict! We sent off all of our docs to Eunjung (a small bundle which cost us each $60!), only to hear that our transcript, as it didn't have the words "completion of graduation" didn't count. They were afraid we didn't graduate. Even though they ALSO have our diploma! That and they didn't believe Beka's California apostille was "as powerful" as my Washington one. (We are thinking that they maybe confused and think my Washington, is Washington DC so we are keeping that hush hush!)
So finally after a couple days of hectic calls back and forth we have mostly figured it all out... mostly!
We have officially crossed into the month left countdown. CRAZY! Sometimes I can't believe I choose to do this!
But I am so excited to get outta here and explore and live aboard again, most of my fears go away... Those of you who know me know I love plans, so I have once again been planning out my next few steps. After my yea in Korea I am hoping to have saved enough money to return to the UK for about a month to visit family and take a short trip back to "home" in France after which I would return to the states, either that or try to work in an NGO in Vietnam that works against Child and Women Trafficking.
I have been looking into soccer for development programs and have found an AWESOME program through Right to Play where I can coach soccer in war torn areas working with children who have been trafficked or have been forced into slavery, soldiering etc. Which is basically a perfect marriage of my two passions! After that year, I am hoping to be ready for grad school in England doing something in Econ. development, post-conflict studies and public policy at either University of Manchester, LSE or perhaps University of York (mainly cause I love the city!)
So yes, that is the current plans! Finally think I've got this whole thing sorted... kinda. I cant believe it took me this long to realize that I can use my love for soccer and marry it with my wish to help unfortunate children worldwide! It's this rather recent realization that makes me hesitant to go to Korea now because this trip started with the original intention of buying me time to figure stuff out and now that I have, it doesn't give me much except another abroad experience and some teaching experience in a realm outside of coaching soccer. But then again, I certainly do not know where it could take me so! I'm ready for another adventure!
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