Wse Korea Podcast

It's New Year's Eve, 2018! You've celebrated New Year's every year, but do you know about how it's celebrated in other countries? Listen in, and you'll find out about different countries' New Year's Eve traditions!

By now, you’ve probably heard of “escape rooms” – they began appearing in Korea about 3 years and they quickly became a popular spot for friends, couples, and even complete strangers to meet and compete in a battle against time. But what exactly is an escape room? When did they first appear? And what skills are necessary for beating one? Today we’ll talk to Jeremy Cain, a teacher from Bundang center who used to work at an escape room and who has participated in over 20 escape rooms around the world.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to date a foreigner in Korea? Wonder no more! Nikki from Samsung Center will tell us all about her experiences dating in Canada and in Korea, and her feelings about the positives and negatives of dating Korean men here in Korea.

In this episode, we'll be speaking with Deidrea Dewitt, a teacher at Daegu Center. Deidrea’s interests include karate and taekwondo, but today we’re going to be speaking with her about writing. She has written a few stories that sparked a lot of interest on the internet, and she hopes to write many more, including some longer novellas.

In this episode, we'll be speaking with Nerina Foley, a teacher at Sinchon Center. Nerina is very interested in physical fitness and especially enjoys practicing Pilates and dance. She'll talk with us today about those activities and what they mean to her.

In this month's podcast, we'll be speaking with Thomas Lennon, a teacher at Bundang Center. Thomas will tell us a little about his time at graduate school and why he decided to come to Korea. He'll also provide a bit of advice for any WSE students who might be considering attending graduate school in the US.

In this episode, we speak with Niall Bailey, currently a teacher at Samsung Center. Niall used to work in another department; however, in late 2017 he decided to quit his job and travel around Europe and the United States for several months. We'll hear his thoughts on some of the different cities he visited during his travels.

In this episode, we talk with Jeremy, a teacher at Bundang Center. Jeremy has been studying and practicing Tarot for about three years now, and has learned a lot about the history and symbolism of Tarot cards. He shares his knowledge about that, and the use of Tarot cards in fortune telling, with us today.

In this episode, we talk with Erin, a PT at Kangnam Center, and Josh, a former WSE teacher. Erin is Korean and Josh is American, and they've been dating for nearly 3 years. They'll share some of the experiences they had as a couple, and their advice for other international couples.

In this episode, we’ll discuss food and diet with Hannah Crichton, a yoga teacher and voice artist in Seoul. You’ll hear about a very unusual – and effective – diet that you might be interested in trying out for yourself!

In this episode, we will talk with Elana Roodt from our Jongro Center about her experiences living in both the countryside and big city in Korea. She has a unique perspective on Korea from living in two very different places.      

In this episode, we will talk with Whitney Williams from our Sinchon Center about self-care. She will talk with us about the importance of taking time to focus on your mental, physical, and spiritual health.

In this episode, we will talk with Jonathan Thompson from our Gangnam Center about some of his experiences traveling around the world. He’s been to over forty countries and he’ll share with us some of his favorite places, some tips, and some scary experiences.

In this episode, former teacher Charlie Usher is going to talk with us about some of his projects including his blog and book, both titled Seoul Sub Urban, as well as what he’s been up to since leaving Wall Street English.

In this episode, I speak with Kevin Hong. Kevin works in the startup industry, and he’s going to talk with us about his some of his experiences and what he’s learned starting businesses.

In this episode, Ryan Vandenberg joins us again to share his hobby of home brewing beer. He talks with us about what goes into making beer at home, different types of brews, and about the craft beer and home brewing scenes in Seoul.

Byoungho Kang does planning and marketing for Special Olympics Korea. In this episode, we talk with him about his job, Special Olympics Korea, and his previous job working for a Premier League football club.

Mike Stewart is not only a teacher at WSE, he is also an artist and runs an art studio here in Seoul called Jankura Artspace. In this episode, I talk with Mike about his art, different techniques, and Jankura Artspace.

Alex was the National Service Manager here at Wall Street English Korea, but after 10 years in Seoul he will be leaving Korea. In this episode we will talk with him about his life in Korea and his plans for the future.

Siobhan is the new Service Manager at WSE Yeouido Center.  In this episode she shares with us some of her knowledge about cosmetics, as well as the history, and how people use them in Korea and the U.S.A.