Dear, Korea, First, thank you. Thank you for providing me with an adventure and experience of a lifetime. I never would have thought that at 22 years old, I would pack a 50-pound large purple suitcase, my LL bean smaller blue suitcase, and my, as expected, turquoise backpack containing my polaroid, Nikon, Bible, and journals,... Continue Reading →

The past month that I have spent in Seoul has been one of the most challenging, exciting, fueling, and eye-opening experiences I've had in a very long time, and I am so thankful that I have had the time to really gather myself, adjust to a new culture, and open my mind up to the... Continue Reading →

As I looked out of the window of the Delta flight I was on en route to Seoul / Incheon Airport about two weeks ago, I couldn't believe I was actually about to start a year of living and working abroad in Korea. It's now been over ten days since our flight landed, and I... Continue Reading →

For the past week, I have been in Stony Point, New York at the Stony Point Center, where YAV Orientation has taken place. To say orientation has been a breeze is quite the understatement. It has been challenging in many ways, and not just because my original flight to orientation was cancelled! It has involved... Continue Reading →

I grew up in the Episcopal Church. My mom took me and my sister to church every Sunday, and because she was Director of Christian Education at various churches for most of my time growing up, my sister and I also attended Sunday School and Vacation Bible School and almost always had roles in the... Continue Reading →