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My highlight for 2022 was being healthy; getting a contract and 2023 I am looking forward to moving to a new country(making new friends; etc); making an impact and travelling.
Hey Annah, hope you doing well, what an amazing and informative video °•° The highlight of my 2022 was finally finishing my social work degree and graduating. I'm looking forward to finally being able to apply with Epik and hopefully being able to fulfill another dream of mine.
Congratulations on being monetized🥳❤️. You deserve it so much. I can't believe you've been there since 2022! It's like it has been a couple of years🤭. Thank you for such an informative video yet again🤌🏽❣️. My highlight for 2022 is definitely completing my degree that I've started shortly before the pandemic (God is goood☺️🙏🏽). I'm looking forward to fully preparing for the EPIK application process this year and everything that I need to do to be prepared.
Thank you Zee ❤️congratulations on your graduation!!! What did you study? A year or 2 from now I want to be just like you! 😋 I’m thinking of going furthering my studies. I’ll be right here to assist if you need it!
Hey Gorgeous!!! Guess Whaaatttt!!!!!! You won the giveaway!!!! Congratulations! To get your TEFL Certificate course voucher, please pop me an email at annahpokubye@gmail.com First question: Do you already have a TEFL certificate? If not great, but if you do, let me know in the mail if you would still like the TEFL voucher to gift someone else or the cash instead? Second question: Just to confirm you are from SA right? I'd prefer to send you a voucher to a SA TEFL company sp it makes your life easier should you decided to apply for ESL jobs with companies that require you to legalise your TEFL in the country of origin. Please also confirm this in your email :) xxoo Annah
Im a year late but thank you for this video! I am on medication for anxiety but i recon i could figure that out, im hopefully going sometime in the next 5-8 years. Still a while off but i want to be ready :)
@@AnnahPokubye ahh, im learning korean. I feel it would make my life a whole lot easier if I knew the language and I love learning languages and culture so it's no problem for me haha
@@neonelf-ish that’s great! It will definitely help ease into society there and aid you in communicating with your students! I’m no great at learning languages 😂😂
😂😂 lol I was also 😭 2min what happened to 1min ads lol!!! - I usually give the video a watch to check I’m happy with it after uploading. Thank babes!!! 💋
If you are referring to Cigarettes it shouldn’t be an issue, I think. Drug wise, I’m not sure how long that takes to clear your system. I’d research that - to ensure they won’t put up drugs in your system when they run medical tests
Notification gang present First thing first the lighting in this video is proper oh my goodness, your melanin is popping Can I ask when you say Blood pressure ke for high blood pressure? Or something else Whenever I consult for contraceptive they tell me Ka high blood 😩😩😩😩 My 2022 highlight was my graduation and getting a job, I am looking forward to saving enough money to go through the Epik application process and hopefully coming in August 2023
@@thandazilengomane944 i was looking for an injection then they said due to my high blood pressure I'll have to opt for the pill... I never went back since
Thats exciting Erica, graduation, new job!🥳 what a great start to the new year!!!! Congratulations! I wouldnt worry about the blood pressure test, having high blood would not affect your ability to teach. And the main thing they are testing for is drugs. that and TB. No need to stress, it takes a lot to cancle your VISA and then have to find another teacher to replace, when school is about to start in a few days 😇
Congratulation Annah on this achievement💥🎉🎊 Thank you for always coming through with all the information. Your channel has been so helpful for me as I prepare to come to South Korea this year. Keep it up sis!
Thank you Lu ❤️ rewarding this puts a smile in my face! This is the very reason I decided to share this journey. All the best with your preparations! And congratulations!
My highlight for 2022 is God's grace over my life I know that many people have not seen the new year. And I am grateful for His grace, mercy, love and favor in my life. My husband and I are married for a year and I cannot express enough words to how thankful I am to God for carrying us and my loved ones. 2023, I look so forward to sharing the good news to people and reminding or even sharing with them that we have a wonderful Creator and a Lord that saves and does not condemn and that we should repent and turn away from our sins seek His righteousness. He sacrificed His life for our salvation and it was freely given. I look forward to see all God's wonderful works that will take place in the year we are in because without God we come to nothing and we rest in Him. I praise God now already for the souls to be saved in this year. Annah God bless you. May His peace rest upon you. In all your works and ways know Him glorify God and honor Him with your life. I praise God for a sister and brother in Christ. I pray that whatever you were called to do in South Korea will be filled with Gods will and desire for you. Happy New year! I God willing would love to meet you and I trust that it will be soon. I am going to apply for the August intake through Gods Grace and if He wills it. And hopefully God willing I would be able to meet you. Blessings and peace. May our Good Lord keep you and give you comfort in your time of need❤. God bless you!
Aww newly weds! 😍 to many more happy years, great memories and adventures together 🥂 Thank you for the well wishes and prayers ❤️ I really appreciate it! I’m also looking forward to seeing Gods plan this year! Wishing you all the best as well! Especially as you go through the application process 🤓 May God give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed
Hey hey hey Anna 💜 shoooo time has gone by soooo fast. Congratulations on finishing your first contract 🥰🔥whooopppp whoooppp🙂. We all know you've been enjoying yourself 😅. I have to say, my highlight for last year is going through the strenuous application process for Epik and everything coming to fruition this year 🥰🙂🥺. I can't wait to get there and I'm soooo grateful for all your help, your videos and responses to my comments nje when I asked stuff. Thank you mntase🫂
Anna I would like to ask to you that are chronic conditions such as heart problem I had an operation back in 2009 and valve replacement it seems like they are strict on requirements and I have got everything my papers and passport eish am worried please help.
Thanks for this informative video. Although I do have a question on the eye test part and am actually so worried. What happens to disabled people (partially sighted) to be specific? Please advise if there are any vision requirements that are in place for EPIK teachers.
Hi Asnath, this is a great question. I believe that as long as it wouldn’t hinder your ability to teach it shouldn’t be an issue but this is my opinion. I would hate to steer you in the wrong direction. ❤️I’d say best to confirm this with EPIK directly. Pop them an email E-mail : epik@korea.kr
When you are applying for your Korean visa they require a medical check which does check have a TB test. When you get to Korea and have the medical exam it also checks TB
Hey Shasi, I’d say to be on the safe side. I’d hate to give you an incorrect answer. Pop epik an email or email your agency if you are applying through an agency to confirm this for you ❤️
any recommendaation as how to figure out what medications are ok or not just bringing to korea. some of my meds im iffy about but cant find anywhere with anything near specific to find out from atm
Hi Thalia, tests area done at orientation, which is at the university where orientation will take place. About 30minutes to 45min to get through it all since there’s a lot of you to get through,
Annah thank you so so much for the useful info. I wanted to ask you if you got a gift for your co-teacher, vice-principal and principal of your school, if yes what did you get for them?
Hi Tumelo, I got for co-teacher a gift when I initially arrived. Got her some flowers and macarons. Now that it’s year end, I want to get my principal, VP, and co teacher some SA snacks. Got a friend going back home soon for the holidays so she’ll bring me back a few things to put together a small gift box of South African snacks for each of them
@AnnahPokubye, I just received my EPIK orientation manual and it's says on there that your contact will be terminated so is your visa if you test positive for illegal drugs, is this the case for certain deseases as well?
Hi Vuyo, for illegal drugs, that seems like a clear scenario for your contract and visa to be terminated. As for diseases and viruses - I cannot confirm which diseases or viruses they would terminate a contract for. If you have a certain disease/virus that you are concerned about I’d say email epik/recruiter to ask hypothetically what happens. For example I know with HIV it has been ruled that it is unlawful to cancel one’s visa or contract should they test positive for HIV on top of that it’s been ruled unconstitutional to test for HIV for the E2 visa.
Hi Andile, no there isn’t - just a routine health check. Just like there isn’t a required height 😋 you can apply now as the application process takes six months by the time it’s into the interview stage you would have long graduated by then 🤓
So when iF a person has HIV do they fail the medical exam?🤣 I Havent tested in like a year and the thought of an HIV Test just frustrates me....Also I am a person that wears glasses(2 lenses) Will that affect my medical results
Hey Zolani, in the past; foreigners where being screened for HIV for VISA applications But since then, there has been a case a few years ago that resulted in this being unconstitutional. As such they dont test for HIV anymore as per the law. No need to worry, they would be violating the law if they test for HIV even more so without your permission. It is also unlawful for them to terminate your VISA and contract for this reason. In terms of your lenses, not to worry. you wear glasses - as such it wont affect your ability to teach 😍
@@AnnahPokubye Thank you very much. Lol ill go get tested though coz its annoying not knowing..Its a relief to know my Eyes wont be a problem....Now I just have to wait for my degree certificate as i only have my letter of completion and only graduating in April
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My highlight for 2022 was being healthy; getting a contract and 2023 I am looking forward to moving to a new country(making new friends; etc); making an impact and travelling.
Yassssss! Congratulations!! 🥳 what an amazing way to kick start the new year! ❤️
Thank you Annah for telling us the details of the orientation! My highlight for 2022 was passing my EPIK interview :)
Yeah that application process was a lot!!! Congratulations on passing the interview! 🥳🥳 this is fantastic news!
Hey Annah, hope you doing well, what an amazing and informative video °•° The highlight of my 2022 was finally finishing my social work degree and graduating. I'm looking forward to finally being able to apply with Epik and hopefully being able to fulfill another dream of mine.
Congratulations on your Graduation Nabeelah! 🥳What a gereat year to start the new year! Heres to chasing our dreams!🥂
I'm looking forward to applying for Fall 2023. I'm so nervous but atleast your videos have helped me with preparing for it.
Glad I could help!! ❤️ all the best with your application!
Congratulations 🎊 Anna on being monitised 💃. To more growth this year. You look gorgeous 😍 the skin is popping.
Hi Mthembu ❤️ thank you! I appreciate it!
a massive thank you for this Video - i am Currently doing my EPIK application and this Video has helped me a lot - massive thank you!!!!
You’re welcome!!! All the best with your application 🤓🤓
Congratulations on being monetized🥳❤️. You deserve it so much. I can't believe you've been there since 2022! It's like it has been a couple of years🤭.
Thank you for such an informative video yet again🤌🏽❣️.
My highlight for 2022 is definitely completing my degree that I've started shortly before the pandemic (God is goood☺️🙏🏽). I'm looking forward to fully preparing for the EPIK application process this year and everything that I need to do to be prepared.
Thank you Zee ❤️congratulations on your graduation!!! What did you study? A year or 2 from now I want to be just like you! 😋 I’m thinking of going furthering my studies.
I’ll be right here to assist if you need it!
I was doing an undergrad BA degree✨ The sky is not even the limit Annah😄. All the best with your academic goals🤗🙏🏽
Truly appreciate it. Thank you!❤️
Hey Gorgeous!!! Guess Whaaatttt!!!!!!
You won the giveaway!!!!
Congratulations!
To get your TEFL Certificate course voucher, please pop me an email at annahpokubye@gmail.com
First question:
Do you already have a TEFL certificate?
If not great, but if you do, let me know in the mail if you would still like the TEFL voucher to gift someone else or the cash instead?
Second question:
Just to confirm you are from SA right? I'd prefer to send you a voucher to a SA TEFL company sp it makes your life easier should you decided to apply for ESL jobs with companies that require you to legalise your TEFL in the country of origin. Please also confirm this in your email :)
xxoo
Annah
Congrats dear ... thank you for the video....
Im a year late but thank you for this video! I am on medication for anxiety but i recon i could figure that out, im hopefully going sometime in the next 5-8 years. Still a while off but i want to be ready :)
You definitely have time on your side!!! Starting to prepare now and get information on everything 👌🏾 I’m sure you’ll figure it out 🩷🌸
@@AnnahPokubye were you fluent in korean when you moved there to teach?
@@neonelf-ish nope, still not 😂 speaking Korean isn’t a requirement, thank God! lol
@@AnnahPokubye ahh, im learning korean. I feel it would make my life a whole lot easier if I knew the language and I love learning languages and culture so it's no problem for me haha
@@neonelf-ish that’s great! It will definitely help ease into society there and aid you in communicating with your students!
I’m no great at learning languages 😂😂
Not the ads being 2mins long😩, did the girling not get up and wash her dishes?😂😂
Do not skip the ads guys😩👏🏽
😂😂 lol I was also 😭 2min what happened to 1min ads lol!!! - I usually give the video a watch to check I’m happy with it after uploading.
Thank babes!!! 💋
what if you quite smoking 5 months before going and you noted that you don't smoke
If you are referring to Cigarettes it shouldn’t be an issue, I think. Drug wise, I’m not sure how long that takes to clear your system. I’d research that - to ensure they won’t put up drugs in your system when they run medical tests
You are gold Annah❤️
Thank you for this.
It’s a pleasure Babes!! ❤️
I miss you teacher!! Haha, I watched this video well, too! Have a nice day.
Hi Minju ❤️ miss you guys too!! I hope you are having a great vacation!
What a beautiful skin you have..and that glow? Yhooo it's giving rich auntie vibes
Awwww thank you Mrs Akala ❤️☺️
Notification gang present
First thing first the lighting in this video is proper oh my goodness, your melanin is popping
Can I ask when you say Blood pressure ke for high blood pressure? Or something else
Whenever I consult for contraceptive they tell me Ka high blood 😩😩😩😩
My 2022 highlight was my graduation and getting a job,
I am looking forward to saving enough money to go through the Epik application process and hopefully coming in August 2023
What kind of contraceptives are you using ? If its injection try and change to pills
I had a similar problem, until I changed into pills, now its perfectly fine dear
@@thandazilengomane944 i was looking for an injection then they said due to my high blood pressure I'll have to opt for the pill... I never went back since
Thats exciting Erica, graduation, new job!🥳 what a great start to the new year!!!! Congratulations! I wouldnt worry about the blood pressure test, having high blood would not affect your ability to teach. And the main thing they are testing for is drugs. that and
TB. No need to stress, it takes a lot to cancle your VISA and then have to find another teacher to replace, when school is about to start in a few days 😇
Do you make medical checkup in Korea, not here in South Africa?
You do one here in SA (the report will be required for your visa application) then you do another when you get to Korea
Congratulation Annah on this achievement💥🎉🎊 Thank you for always coming through with all the information. Your channel has been so helpful for me as I prepare to come to South Korea this year. Keep it up sis!
Thank you Lu ❤️ rewarding this puts a smile in my face! This is the very reason I decided to share this journey. All the best with your preparations! And congratulations!
My highlight for 2022 is God's grace over my life I know that many people have not seen the new year. And I am grateful for His grace, mercy, love and favor in my life. My husband and I are married for a year and I cannot express enough words to how thankful I am to God for carrying us and my loved ones.
2023, I look so forward to sharing the good news to people and reminding or even sharing with them that we have a wonderful Creator and a Lord that saves and does not condemn and that we should repent and turn away from our sins seek His righteousness. He sacrificed His life for our salvation and it was freely given. I look forward to see all God's wonderful works that will take place in the year we are in because without God we come to nothing and we rest in Him. I praise God now already for the souls to be saved in this year.
Annah God bless you. May His peace rest upon you. In all your works and ways know Him glorify God and honor Him with your life. I praise God for a sister and brother in Christ. I pray that whatever you were called to do in South Korea will be filled with Gods will and desire for you. Happy New year!
I God willing would love to meet you and I trust that it will be soon. I am going to apply for the August intake through Gods Grace and if He wills it. And hopefully God willing I would be able to meet you.
Blessings and peace. May our Good Lord keep you and give you comfort in your time of need❤.
God bless you!
Aww newly weds! 😍 to many more happy years, great memories and adventures together 🥂
Thank you for the well wishes and prayers ❤️ I really appreciate it! I’m also looking forward to seeing Gods plan this year!
Wishing you all the best as well! Especially as you go through the application process 🤓 May God give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed
Congratulations Annah on this achievement...!!! Thank you for the video.
Hi Kgomotso, Its my pleasure!!! 💜
Hey hey hey Anna 💜 shoooo time has gone by soooo fast. Congratulations on finishing your first contract 🥰🔥whooopppp whoooppp🙂. We all know you've been enjoying yourself 😅. I have to say, my highlight for last year is going through the strenuous application process for Epik and everything coming to fruition this year 🥰🙂🥺. I can't wait to get there and I'm soooo grateful for all your help, your videos and responses to my comments nje when I asked stuff. Thank you mntase🫂
Hi Nompilo! I’m so excited for you 🥳 I hope you enjoy your time here just as much as I have.
Amen to that; Annah has been very helpful. God bless her.
Anna I would like to ask to you that are chronic conditions such as heart problem I had an operation back in 2009 and valve replacement it seems like they are strict on requirements and I have got everything my papers and passport eish am worried please help.
Wow! Sounds like before one has an operation when they say do not eat anything 😄
😆😆that day definately flet like one, especially the part where everyone was walking around with urine in their cups trying not to spill it
@@AnnahPokubye 😂
Hi Anna thank you so much for this, very helpful. Do you know anything about people who quit smoking cigarettes or anything about cigarettes
As far as I know they are looking for illegal drugs. Hard drugs not necessarily cigarettes
Girl you're glowing !!🙌🏾🧡💛
Hi Kamohelo! Thank you 💋 hope you are well!
Thanks for this informative video. Although I do have a question on the eye test part and am actually so worried. What happens to disabled people (partially sighted) to be specific? Please advise if there are any vision requirements that are in place for EPIK teachers.
Hi Asnath, this is a great question. I believe that as long as it wouldn’t hinder your ability to teach it shouldn’t be an issue but this is my opinion. I would hate to steer you in the wrong direction. ❤️I’d say best to confirm this with EPIK directly. Pop them an email
E-mail : epik@korea.kr
You are such a beautiful spirit
Hi there, do you know if TB was included on the blood test or just the chest X-ray? Thanks!
When you are applying for your Korean visa they require a medical check which does check have a TB test. When you get to Korea and have the medical exam it also checks TB
Your a Godsent 🥰🥰
You covered a part that has been stressing me
Hi Mokgadi! Its a pleasure!!! 😍no need to stress, as long as you're not on any drugs. Thank you for watching!
I’m looking forward to moving to Asia🌺
I hope you love it! ❤️
Thanks babes you keep us uplifted🥰
Hey babes!!! You’re welcome ❤️❤️
Hi love, I've got stage 1 hypertension (BP) and it's completely manageable, will that be a disadvantage for me?
Hey Shasi, I’d say to be on the safe side. I’d hate to give you an incorrect answer. Pop epik an email or email your agency if you are applying through an agency to confirm this for you ❤️
Hi Annah. I’m leaving for EPIK in august, for the medical exam do they ask you to undress at all? Im feeling worried about that. Thank you!
Hi Amanda no you don’t undress, the tests they ask you to take as the exact ones I mentioned in the video 🌸 congratulations on getting a placement!!!
any recommendaation as how to figure out what medications are ok or not just bringing to korea. some of my meds im iffy about but cant find anywhere with anything near specific to find out from atm
Unfortunately not! I had used what was on the embassy website but it’s not explicit as I’m sure you are already aware 🥺
Unfortunately not! I had used what was on the embassy website but it’s not explicit as I’m sure you are already aware 🥺
@@AnnahPokubye I guess my best bet might be to just contact an embassy and ask. I can’t find anything anywhere that clarifies 😭
Hi Annah where are the tests done? At a hospital or the orientation venue and how long is the entire process
Hi Thalia, tests area done at orientation, which is at the university where orientation will take place. About 30minutes to 45min to get through it all since there’s a lot of you to get through,
Annah thank you so so much for the useful info. I wanted to ask you if you got a gift for your co-teacher, vice-principal and principal of your school, if yes what did you get for them?
Hi Tumelo, I got for co-teacher a gift when I initially arrived. Got her some flowers and macarons. Now that it’s year end, I want to get my principal, VP, and co teacher some SA snacks. Got a friend going back home soon for the holidays so she’ll bring me back a few things to put together a small gift box of South African snacks for each of them
@@AnnahPokubye owww Annah that is so cool I really live the snack box idea, so cool
@AnnahPokubye, I just received my EPIK orientation manual and it's says on there that your contact will be terminated so is your visa if you test positive for illegal drugs, is this the case for certain deseases as well?
Or viruses?
Hi Vuyo, for illegal drugs, that seems like a clear scenario for your contract and visa to be terminated. As for diseases and viruses - I cannot confirm which diseases or viruses they would terminate a contract for. If you have a certain disease/virus that you are concerned about I’d say email epik/recruiter to ask hypothetically what happens. For example I know with HIV it has been ruled that it is unlawful to cancel one’s visa or contract should they test positive for HIV on top of that it’s been ruled unconstitutional to test for HIV for the E2 visa.
Thank you for your response, I appreciate it.
Hi Annah is there a certain weight that someone must be to teach with Epik as well as if you graduating in April can you try your luck and Apply?
Hi Andile, no there isn’t - just a routine health check. Just like there isn’t a required height 😋 you can apply now as the application process takes six months by the time it’s into the interview stage you would have long graduated by then 🤓
Let me try my luck makuvulwa March with Korean Horizon, thank you baby❤️
Let me stay here 👏🏽
Hi Nombulelo! Thank you for watching and subscribing 💋
Congratulations 🎊 on becoming monetized
Thank you!!! ❤️❤️hope you are doing well, settling in!
@Annah Pokubye thank you am setting in well
Congratulations 💃💃🎉🎉🌹🌹
Thank you JB!! ❤️
Happy new year Malanqa❤️❤️❤️💃💃💃
Thank you Sis Lina!!!! ❤️
And Happy New Year to you too!!!
do they pay this for you?
You need to pay for it during orientation 🤓
So when iF a person has HIV do they fail the medical exam?🤣 I Havent tested in like a year and the thought of an HIV Test just frustrates me....Also I am a person that wears glasses(2 lenses) Will that affect my medical results
Hey Zolani, in the past; foreigners where being screened for HIV for VISA applications But since then, there has been a case a few years ago that resulted in this being unconstitutional.
As such they dont test for HIV anymore as per the law. No need to worry, they would be violating the law if they test for HIV even more so without your permission. It is also unlawful for them to terminate your VISA and contract for this reason. In terms of your lenses, not to worry. you wear glasses - as such it wont affect your ability to teach 😍
@@AnnahPokubye Thank you very much. Lol ill go get tested though coz its annoying not knowing..Its a relief to know my Eyes wont be a problem....Now I just have to wait for my degree certificate as i only have my letter of completion and only graduating in April