Korea or bust

It started with a conversation. Justina, our Korean teacher, said to me in 2025 would you like to go to a conference in Korea. I said yes, funnily enough. The year passed and that was that. No further trip info or invites. 2026 - same convo. This time it came back though. April was a form. The trip dates changed and I sent it away (after a discussion with the principal). Week after week no response, so I thought no problem, no selection. Suddenly I had the congrats. 

Time to talk to find out how it would be managed throught the school. It was a very quick turnaround with less than a month until the trip. Many a re read and consideration of how to extend and how to include.

Turns out I was set for a 5 day conference, food, accomodation and education. Education was cultural and how AI was helping language teachers plan adn deliver the Korean language and culture around the world. Riding the Hallyu. 

 Today is day one and I am in the airport reflecting on the adventure so far. No whanau to meet, very little Korean to use. I am a Māori out the motu making memories. This education career has sent me a few places, some perks I guess. Stay tuned...

 

Where is your furtherest travel through work or school? Do you get to go regularly?