Subject  |    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 07-03-27  |  Hit : 4313 Name  |    Jacob     Q1: Do you need to know Korean language to be a missionary English teacher at SDA Language Institute of Korea? A1: No, you don't. Adult classes are taught entirely in English. During children's classes you will have a Korean co-teacher. Also, Korean teachers, you local pastors and secretaries are kind an dhelpful when you need to communicate in Korean. Q2: Can I save some money every month? A2: No problem! This is a unique mission opportunity where you can save money every month for the future. Most missionaries save money every month. Some pay their heavy college loans every month. Some save money for their higher education. Some save money and use it for the exciting travel opportunities in Asia. Q3: How long does it take to do the paper work etc? A3: It takes approximately two months from the time you hand in the interest form until you arrive in Seoul, Korea, if you hand in all the necessary documents as fast as possible. However, in some urgent cases, it can be done much faster if you provide the documents as quickly as possible. Q4: DoWhy do I need Bachelor's degree for teaching English conversation in Korea? A4: This is a requirement of the Korean government. Besides, most of your students are either studying at University, or alreayd have higher degrees. Q5: I have only an associate degree. Is there any way can I serve as missionary in Korea? A5: No. You must have a Bachelors degree. Q6: One of the qualifications reads "A Citizen of Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States." I am citizen of one another English speaking country. Is there any way that I can go to SDA Language Institute of Korea as missionary? A6: No. You must be a citizen of one of the six countries. Q7: Do I need to cook? A7: Not if you don't want to. Many institutes arrange at least one meal a day for their teachers. Korean family restaurants are also healthy and delicious, as well as affordable. Q9: Can I use my monthly stipend to pay my college loan? A9: Yes, you can do that. Actually many missionaries do that. Q10: What will my housing be like? A10: Housing is always within reasonable walking distance to your institute. Each teacher has her/his own room in a two to four bedroom apartment. Bedrooms are typically furnished with a twin-size bed (some rooms have a full size or double bed), closet and dresser. Although a pillow, comforter and blankets are also provided. Living rooms have a couch and coffee table. Televisions, VCRs and DVD players are not provided. Kitchens are equipped with basic appliances (refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, rice cooker) and cooking ware, dinnerware and flatware. Each apartment also comes with a couple power converters (converting 220 volts to 110 volts), an iron plus ironing board, washing machine and drying rack. Q11: What are the travel opportunities while in Korea? A11: Traveling within Korea – With the ease of use of the bus and train systems it’s quite easy to travel within Korea. During your weekends off and term breaks you can enjoy touring the country and learning more about the local culture. Weekends off will also give you the opportunity to visit other institutes and observe their weekend programs. Teachers’ retreats and Total Immersion English camps are also good opportunities to see different parts of Korea. Outside of Korea – Many teachers take advantage of term breaks to travel throughout Asia, Africa and Europe. There are also mission trips arranged during the longer term breaks through local institutes and SDA Language School for teachers and students. Mission groups in the past have traveled to Cambodia, Kenya and the Philippines Q12: Will my electronic appliances plug into the outlets in Korea? A12: Korean power outlets are 220 volts. Power voltage converters (220V to 110V) should be available in every apartment. Depending on the item, it may have a built in converter so you may only need a plug adapter that can be purchased in Korea (less than one U.S. dollar). Read the manufacturers information for details about your product. Q13:What are some of the advantages of being a missionary in Korea? A13: Dr. Helen Byounce, teaching supervisor at the Institute describes some of the advantages of being a missionary in Korea as follows We get to live in and experience a culture which is said to be at least 5000 years old We get to see a fascinating blend of the old and the new-ancient palaces from the early dynastic reign of kings and queens of Asia with the modern world of cyberspace and Olympiad architecture The emerald green waters off the coast of the island of Cheju The majestic splendor of Halla and Sorak mountains and other wonders of this tiny peninsular nation, are all worthy sites to behold and constitute the positive benefits of being a missionary in Korea Of the many positive advantages of being a missionary in Korea, the real one, however, comes from a spiritual vantage point as we respond to a 2000-year-old command to "go ye into all of the world to preach the gospel..." What a glorious opportunity 2000 years later to respond to that command. Coming to Korea as a missionary is what Stephen Covey refers to as a win/win situation, you cannot lose. By coming here, several things occur We grow closer in our day-to-day relationships as we look to HIM for guidance and direction, and to empower us to do the work we've been assigned to do. Sending us here is no afterthought. By design, we have been destined to participate with God in the Plan of Salvation for lost men and women everywhere. And so He has brought us. In the process of growing closer, we begin to reflect His glory and His goodness in our daily lives. We acquire all of the attributes of that glorious life-humility, patience, courage, meekness, wisdom and obedience. As we become more like HIM in the acquisition of Godly attributes, He is represented to others as Someone to be desired. The spirit begins to intensify that desire in others, and souls are born into the kingdom of God through baptism. The excitement and thrill of standing on the banks as 92 precious souls are born into the Kingdom of God makes you want to rush right out in search of 92 others. Being able to disciple others is God's ultimate purpose for us in this earth. I can think of no better goal and no better place for that discipleship to take place than here in this country of approximately 54,000,000 where less than 10,000,000 are Christians. If you want the thrill and excitement of REAL joy, it can be found serving Christ in the Land of the Morning Calm. Take Christ at His word, and see what joy awaits you here as "You go into all the world to preach..." Above information based on the website www.sdakorea.org.