A Home Unexpected
Gwangju is home. Your home. And it always will be a home in time where you really, truly, incandescently lived.
Category: Expat Living
The New Vibe of Studying Online
By Nargiz Iskandarova. While many countries are at various stages in their COVID-19 infection rates, worldwide there have recently been more than 1.2 billion children and 186 countries affected by … Read More
Maintaining Moderation with Alcohol
By Katy Clements. Living abroad, though exciting, can be incredibly stressful. Not only are we separated from the people and places that we are familiar with, but we also become … Read More
Stories of Life as a GIC Intern
From Daegu to Gwangju, from Student to Intern. Written and photographed by Emmanuela Sabatini. I am Emmanuela Sabatini (Emma) from Indonesia, and I did my master’s degree at Keimyung University … Read More
Being Minimalist
Written by Erva Ozkan. I have just finished painting the wall white. Luckily, I do not have any furniture that I can splatter the paint on. Since I have worked … Read More
Country Life vs. City Life
Tips for Expat Teachers Written and photographed by Maria Moschini. Since I grew up in Johannesburg, living in a big city was something that I thought I would always do, … Read More
You Always Have Access to the Light
Strategies for Peace and Well-Being Written by Cristina Murano. Each of us has our own story, a story that contains our fears, joys, challenges, and memories. We carry this story … Read More
E-2 Visa Requirements and Changes
Written by Katy Clements. I live in Mokpo, which is a port city located southwest of Gwangju. It is a smaller city, and for me, renewing my visa has always … Read More