It was time to start packing, and I couldn't believe what a wide range of emotions I was feeling. I really loved Seoul. I felt safe there (no crime), and it was beautiful and exotic, while still maintaining a few qualities of home. But the communication problem was what really made me look forward to being home again. I learned a lot, saw a lot of strange things, and made a bunch of friends. I didn't really want to leave, but I was awfully anxious to be home.

A lot of folks have asked me whether teaching English abroad is something I would consider, now that I've learned a little about a foreign culture. My immediate response is to say no, even though the money is extremely attractive. (Steve & Betsy each make around $1200/month, and their rent is paid for by the school.) I think that I would first like to travel to some not-so-foreign lands and see how I feel about them. (I'm thinking Ireland, Australia, Netherlands...) Then, if I feel like I can be sufficiently comfortable without my American 'things,' I might consider a move. It was a wonderful trip, and a fun experiece, but I think I still have a lot more to learn...

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