Sharing cultural experiences in English

Brazil

5

I had an outstanding first experience volunteering at the project. My conversations with Korean students were amazing. Although I had been traveling through Asia for a couple of months, no prior experience allowed me to connect so deeply with the everyday life, aspirations, and culture of the country I was visiting quite like this one. I'm incredibly grateful for my time at the project! When I return to South Korea, Cheongju will definitely be one of my stops to reconnect with the people I met and bring gifts from Brazil!

10 months ago

Netherlands

5

Volunteering at the project was amazing! The volunteering is just talking English to locals, so you can engage in meaningfull conversations and get to learn a lot about Korean culture. The people you talk to range from very young student to retired people. The location is a bit remote, but you can easily take a bus or train to either Busan or Seoul. I would definetly recommend anyone that is coming to visit both cities. In Cheongju the apartment is very close to the workplace, like a 5 minute walk. I lived together with some amazing other volunteers and the apartment was always clean and tidy.

10 months ago

United Kingdom

5

The project is a fun and engaging concept for locals to learn or practice their English by conversing with fluent English speakers in a relaxed cafe setting allowing the students to talk about whatever they want to advance their speaking skills. I've really enjoyed my time here getting to know my students and I've made some lovely friends out of this experience. Kija should be proud of what she's created and she really is the best for what she provides for us; accommodation with AC, WiFi, free food essentials (ramen, rice, bread, milk, cheese, etc.) and free laundry. Thank you for everything <3

11 months ago

Germany

5

I had a great time at the project! Kayla and Brian are truly amazing hosts and made me feel welcomed from the beginning. They were always open to talk to and arrange schedules which I truly appreciated. The work is not too demanding and leaves you with more than enough time for yourself. Cheongju itself doesn't have a lot to offer, but it's a great location for trips to Seoul, Busan, Jeju.. If you love talking to locals I truly recommend this Workaway!

12 months ago

Belgium

5

The project is the perfect place to immerse yourself in South Korean culture. I met so many interesting people there, and I spent time with them even in my free time. The apartment is comfortable, and Kayla is always there to help you. Highly recommended!

about 1 year ago

Brazil

5

My experience volunteering at the project was excellent! :) Kayla and Brian were very welcoming, polite and helpful, as well as keeping everything very clear and organized for our work. The volunteers' apartment is very good, it's close to the studio and many other facilities in the neighborhood. The food provided is also above average compared to other places in Korea. The work is very smooth, the students are kind and you can learn and have a lot of fun with them, as well as making friends to hang out! Thank you so much, guys! <3

about 1 year ago

United Kingdom

5

Kayla and Brian are very lovely and welcoming. The working hours are well respected and reasonable. If there was ever an issue, I would have felt very comfortable expressing it to them. The apartment is nice and the food is plenty. Cheongju itself does not have many famous activities, but there is still a lot to do if you look for it. They have lovely cafes and I had very enjoyable conversations at the project. If you choose to come here, you will be in good hands :))

about 1 year ago

United Kingdom

5

As a 19 year old, it was my first time travelling to a different country alone; but because of Kayla and Brian and the other volunteers I never felt nervous or anxious. Everyone was so welcoming and kind which made me feel very at ease and coupled with the pleasant accommodation I felt very at home. The work at the project is very easy and fun. I also made many great Korean friends from the project with whom I made countless amazing memories! I cannot recommend the project enough to anyone interested in Korean volunteer opportunities! I hope to return soon :)

about 1 year ago

Spain

4

Kayla y Brian are really nice people, and their daugthers are adorable! The appartment was more that enough for the number of volunteers. I recomend Cheongju for it's location in the center of Korea. While there are no free tours provided, Kayla and Brian can give you advice on what to visit. Basic foods such as rice, milk, bread, etc is provided, which reduces de costs of cooking at home! And I'm sure that if you are studying Korean and have some questions, they may not give you a proper lesson, but they will help you for sure. Oh and a good thing is that the weekends are always off!

8 months ago

Canada

4

The project was a great place to connect with locals. I met so many people from different walks of life. It was a great experience that I hope to repeat in the near future. It was a truly inspiring experience to make real contributions to peoples short/long terms goals by helping them reach it. My experience at the project wouldn't have been as wonderful as it was if it weren't for Kayla. It was easy to communicate with her and she always tried her best to accommodate all the volunteers at work, while at the same time supporting the quality of our life in our apartment.

about 1 year ago

Kija replied

I remember Maria did an amazing job at Minglish. She always tried her best to mingle locals and brought lots of good energy to Minglish. She's very fun, full of energy.
There are various kinds of koreans coming at Minglish to improve their English through talking to each other. Sometimes, it could be so hard to talk with someone who has nothing in common, but she always figured something out to continue the conversation through all ages.
She's never been late for work and always asked something she could do for Minglish.
I definitely can say that she was one of the best volunteers so far. I highly recommend Maria to any hosts.

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