i quit my EPIK job & leaving korea after 3 YEARS? how life in seoul has REALLY been | black in korea

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i quit my EPIK program teaching job & i'm leaving korea after 3 YEARS? how life in seoul has REALLY been | black in korea

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@kevinjanghj 2 года назад

I have been seeing quite a bit of this 'Leaving Korea' video genre online, and it appears to be a common sentiment among many foreigners in Korea. I was in Seoul National University back in 2014, and even though the time was so short, it felt very stressful for me even in the midst of the fun. The Korean education system and social system are pretty known to be quite stressful and toxic at times especially for outsiders, and I can understand how it gets to someone. All the best to you on your return to the USA. Being back home should be fun despite re-adjustment and all.

@queenleslie5917 2 года назад

Not just for outsiders. It's very stressful for Koreans.

@offickdkdkkdkdkdkek Год назад

@@queenleslie5917 OBVIOUSLY but he’s speaking as an outsider 💀 why would he comment about Koreans when he already said the Korean education system and social life lmao

@queenleslie5917 Год назад

@@offickdkdkkdkdkdkek stfu? who cares

@offickdkdkkdkdkdkek Год назад

@@queenleslie5917 obviously you if you’re going to comment back lol

@queenleslie5917 Год назад

@@offickdkdkkdkdkdkek what I meant was who cares if I talk about how stressful it is for whomever. Now stfu again.

@wheres.sakinah 2 года назад

Three years has gone by so fast! I remember seeing your first video when you were in the process of moving to Korea and here you are now getting ready to embark on another journey. I’m moving to Busan in a few weeks and your content has def been helpful. I know it’s difficult to not compare yourself to others and feel like you can always be doing more but trust you’ve done a lot and more than most! It’s good you had the experiences outside of Seoul before moving there because people sometimes act like that’s the only city that exists in Korea lol. Good luck on your next adventure I hope the adjustment back to life in the US is an easy one for you ❤️

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you soooo much! 🤍🤍 (and yes i find that so annoying too lmao!) i hope you enjoy your time in busan 💕

@Sarah-cd1mj 2 года назад

We all progress at different times and rates. We can’t all grow at the same time. Then, we would not have a variety of experiences and that would be so boring. Just enjoy the sunshine and the rain darling and forget the haters! Also thank you so much for the giveaway! That is super kind of you!!!

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

🤍🤍

@EricaWagner46 2 года назад

My biggest piece of advice for your last month or so in Korea is actually advice that was given to me before I left: Don't worry too much about what you will do when you're back in the US. Enjoy what makes you happy NOW and focus on being happy now. :) It's a good thing you're already aware of the adjustment period when you come back. I knew I was going to have culture shock and it was be a hard adjustment but it was a LOT more difficult than I expected. Even over a year later I'm still adjusting. However, I came back to a MUCH smaller city and a very different lifestyle. I hope the end of your time in Korea is wonderful and hope your move back goes smoothly! Feel free to reach out if you need advice :)

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you erica!! 💕 i need to keep reminding myself that so i’m not feeling overwhelmed and stressed

@letscr8512 2 года назад

And I’ve always wished to get a chance of living and working in the USA,, I live in China and it’s the same all over Asia and I wish I was American , because all my American friends are doing great

@Jenncysworld 2 года назад

Crazy how much I can relate to you. I also live in Korea since almost 3 years now and I also constantly feel like I am not doing enough. Seoul is a big city and there is so much to do, constantly, maybe that plays into it. And the 3 Years I am here, also feel so long but so short at the same time. I wish you well, whatever you decide to do next :)

@ChenieceBurke 2 года назад

Oh no!! I'm sad that you've decided to leave but I totally understand why. You were one of the reasons I left the US for SK. Your videos put me at ease and gave me the confidence I needed to take that flight. I've only been here a couple of months and I like it so far but I understand what you mean about loneliness. I'm more of an ambivert but making friends here is like my 2nd job! Good luck to you and I hope the transition back to our crazy country isn't a struggle. 💜

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you so so much, and i hope you continue to enjoy your time in korea! 💖

@counterculture10 2 года назад

I'd be happy to show you around.

@cynnabnz 2 года назад

I'm so grateful for your experience and videos. You're an inspiration, really and I'm certain you will do well on your next journey. I plan to retire early in a few years and decided that I wanted to spend time in South Korea afterwards. In one of your earlier videos you made a statement that stuck with me, and strengthened my resolve to make this plan. You're appreciated, I'm so happy for you.

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

aww thank you so so much! 💖💖

@bangtan.07._ 2 года назад

Wish you all the very best like for your journey Your experiences were like full of roler coaster ride and I have really felt very connected to you while your videos you have really turned into a very courageous person😆 I hope all the time left their would be fun for you and you'll enjoy a lot😘 And lovedddd you skincare 😍

@lolaa2 2 года назад

I just want to thank you for sharing your moments with us. I’m going to look back at your Korea videos as a travel guide, when I finally get a chance to go. I wish you the best moving forward, I’m looking forward to seeing you in a different country 😄

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you so much, and thanks for the support 💞

@yvette4933 2 года назад

Finally someone who really enjoyed Korea instead of all those always complaining but still lives there

@nbellevue 2 года назад

Anne!!! Thank you so much for sharing your travel journey here in Korea. You are honestly one of the most genuine people that I've met in Korea. Just beautiful inside and out and that's rare. It was nice meeting you and I wish you the best back in the states!

@shonnasmiles6156 2 года назад

Aww I hope you have a great time once you are back home. I love your content but I’m glad you’re going to rest. I’m planning to move to Korea and thought you’d be the type of person I’d be friends with 🥺 so I always enjoy when you upload!

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

aww, thank you so much!! and good luck with everything💕

@anikahaque1394 2 года назад

Hey Anne I really hope that the last couple of months in Korea go well for you. I’m a little sad to see you leave, since I’ll be going to Korea in this spring’s intake. I think I understand a little about how you’re feeling right now with moving to a different country and having this gloomy feeling about the “unknown,” but also being exited for a new adventure. I think you should just try to focus on all the positives, and enjoy the last of your time in Korea :)

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you so much, and congratulations!!! i hope you enjoy your time in korea 💖

@AviationAndTravelWithSash 2 года назад

My mom always says there is a time and season for everyone and everything. Your season is up and its time to move on to bigger and better things. You've made a lot of wonderful memories. You've done all you can. Just hold onto those wonderful memories close to your heart as you move forward to new opportunities. You are a wonderful person with a great personality. Just keep your head up, relax and look forward to the brighter future ahead! 💜💜

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you!!! 💞💖

@adaoraachebe1921 2 года назад

I'm glad you got to have all the experience you had in Korea and I wish you all the best in the future

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you adaora 💖

@itsd._.d 2 года назад

I wish you the best in the upcoming chapter of your life! Hope the transition back to the US isn't too bad :)

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you!! 💕

@silentwave127 2 года назад

Aww Anne, I’ve really loved your content. The good thing is that you will always have good memories to look back upon. Don’t worry about the future too much. Just enjoy the present and the time you have left. Also btw, I’m curious but how are you shipping your things home? That’s something I need to figure out😅

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you so much! i'm trying not to take a lot of things back with me, unless they can fit in my luggage haha! but if i decide to mail a box home, i'll just use the regular post (expensive AF but i don't mind). all the boxes i have sent to family arrived in less than 2 weeks so it will get home before i do haha!

@kaileyfinny 2 года назад

it's sad to hear there won't be anymore Korean travel vlogs from you, but your feelings are totally understandable! You gotta do what's best for you! Very proud of you Anne! I'm also looking forward to this Seoul apartment tour :)

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you soooo much 🥰💖

@theonewithmo 2 года назад

Nooo Anne 😭 I understand your feelings about "not doing enough" but if you think about how you have a full time job, what you've done and everywhere you've been has been SO much. You've been putting in that work!! Some people don't even do half as much as that. I've also been doing that "damn I got 5 months left" and kind of letting the time go by 😭 it's going so quickly (but I've also been counting down bc I want to leave the job lol)

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

time really flew by huh 🥲

@mairamaira5589 2 года назад

Thank you love for the great content ;))

@NangNangEE 2 года назад

God bless you! I hope and pray you achieve everything you want & need and even you didn't expected too!

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you so much 🥺

@lightyearss 2 года назад

Hey Anne. It’s gonna work out for you. I know right now it seems like you don’t know what’s going to happen, but it’ll work out. One step at a time. New sub here but I genuinely love your personality. It’s gonna work out.

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you so muchhhh 🥺💖

@yazmincastruita9928 2 года назад

Hope this new chapter is filled with more wonderful experiences Anne! Excited for you to come back to the U.S. ❤ 🎉Look forward to future RU-vid videos - and if not, that is okay - Instagram it is 😊

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

awww thank you yazmin! 💖💞

@mirdominance 2 года назад

I understand you a bit on this. I've been in Korea for 4-5years and ultimately opted out of moving to Seoul. While I am in love with what the city has to offer me in terms of exploration, the actual pace of the city had a negative affect on me when I stayed for long periods. For some reason, I feel like if I'm not busy while I'm in Seoul, then I'm wasting time/my life and like I can't catch up... but slowly I realized that I don't HAVE to. ^^ The small community I've built in Daegu turned out to be the right balance for me and I just visit Seoul when I feel the urge. ^^

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

i love seoul but definitely didn’t expect to feel this way when i moved here. glad to know i’m not the only one.. also daegu is SOOOO lovely! happy to hear that you’ve found a great community 🤍

@mirdominance 2 года назад

@@heyitsanne I wish you all the best in your next stages in life. I've loved watching your journey in Korea! :)

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you so much☺️

@felinefokus 2 года назад

When I 1st started watching the different epik program videos of youtubers. Your personality reeled me in because you always showed/expressed your true thoughts and feelings. Which is a liberation in itself. Putting on a character to show face for the world isn't normal because people see through that (especially the internet 😂) but showing us the good, bad and indifferent is normal and honest. Because its what we all experience but often are too afraid to show out of fear of not appearing "perfect" Learn to congratulate yourself. I am damn sholl proud of you! Just remember that you once prayed to be at the moment that you are in now! (; you are more than what you think love blessings to you! 😇🥰

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

aww thank you so so much!!! 💖

@Hlomla13 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the videos about your life in Korea, I hope you have a great time on the rest of your time there and hope your transition back to the US is smooth and great, you’ve worked so hard! ❤️

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you so much!! 💞

@foor_yourview8733 2 года назад

I don’t know why I am emotional about this..All the best Back home Anne 🥰🥰

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

😭 thank youuuu💞

@ASHKENYAIL 2 года назад

Beautiful make up. Your experience in Seoul is so interesting. I wouldn't have expected that since Seoul is "that city". You gave a lot of perspective. You will do well in whatever is in store for you next! I'll leave with you soon when I leave Busan as well. 😂❤

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

lol ash 🤣🤣❤️

@WheresAnne 2 года назад

Excited for the future...!

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thanks anne! 💕

@ElliinKorea 2 года назад

Wow, I remember you telling Louise and I that you would be leaving "next year" and now that time has already come! I come everything goes well with you relocating back home. Enjoy your reunion with family and friends! :)

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank youuuu so much elena 💖💖

@chandlerzzing1359 2 года назад

I’ve really enjoyed your content as I’m applying for EPIK in a few days. It was refreshing to see a black girl from Texas in Korea living unapologetically. I was hoping to see you there one day, but I’m glad you’re doing what’s best for you. Good luck on your journey back to the states.

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you so much, and good luck with the application process 💕💕

@mimimer88soul53 2 года назад

you're applying for autumn 2022 ? it's such a long process, not looking forward to it. Goodluck.

@chandlerzzing1359 2 года назад

@@mimimer88soul53 yep! Currently filing out the application.

@justkamie 2 года назад

100% agree with your feelings and it's one of the reasons I'm hesitant with going back to the States, too, haha...BUUUUT can you list out the makeup you used? We're similar in skin tones and I was like, "Oooh, I like that? What is she using?"

@amandanicolemorgan 2 года назад

I also live in Korea. I noticed the best skin care products for those of us with Brown skin is the sugar scrub. It is vital that we remove dead skin every day from our face and body. I use strong exfoliants from head to toe

@Sarah-cd1mj 2 года назад

Oh! Could you please do some videos on your favorite skincare and makeup products? Or favorite Korean foods and places that people don’t know about? Like underrated?

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thanks for the suggestions, i’ll try my best💕

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

also i saw your username before it was deleted, dont worry 💕💕💕

@DrJinh007 2 года назад

Good luck in your future endeavors! I am going to miss your travel videos in Korea!

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you so much!!💖

@gettingfit2116 2 года назад

I started following you because I also worked in Sejong (Jochiwon) in 2015/2016. I felt sad when I decided not to renew but looking back, I'm glad I didn't stay longer. I was able to go back to Korea for a vacation the year after I left and it was nice to meet up with everyone again. But I understand your feeling of being lonely. I am an extreme introvert but I totally get what you mean when you say you feel lonely. It's not homesickness but maybe more of a feeling of being a transient. We all need to put roots down somewhere and being in Korea is a temporary thing for nearly all who go there to teach.

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

yes, that's exactly the feeling! i think a lot of people that move abroad to a different country for a temporary amount of time don't think about that

@gettingfit2116 2 года назад

@@heyitsanne I hope you keep your channel alive as you make good videos and it would be nice to see you readjust to live back in America. Or if you meet up with any of the girls that you were friends in Korea with that have also moved back home since.

@cheriewi7874 2 года назад

You're so beautiful. Hope all is fine

@adeliza 2 года назад

Girrrrl, you got LASEK in KOREA! Ofc you did enough 😭 but I feel you. It’s the dichotomy of making content/being on social media. Always feel like you could be doing more, and for what?! 😩 Good idea to recharge and rest when you come back to the US 💕 good luck😊

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

😂 thank you so much!!💖

@Bmcleodd109 Год назад

Anne!!! I’m about to become an Expat in Ulsan very soon! You are more than welcome to come visit/stay with me if it makes your time there easier! I will be an expat myself and will most likely deal with most of the milestones you’ve felt with. This will be at no cost of your own as I will be there on per diem.

@makgabomatsha1835 2 года назад

You seem sad about leaving Korea, why are you leaving (if you don't mind sharing). We do love your content Anne. Please don't stop being on YT. I'm sure there's so much that you can share in America for some of us who haven't been there. Just reconsider. Love you from South Africa

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

thank you so much, i will try my best to stay active on youtube 💖 i have a job opportunity and other personal reasons :)

@makgabomatsha1835 2 года назад

@@heyitsanne okay. Understood. All the best 💕. I'll stay tuned.

@ederlinerosenberg6813 2 года назад

Am I just being recommended a lot of "I'm leaving Korea" content or are a lot of people really leaving Korea?

@breyannajohnson5543 2 года назад

I think my comment keeps getting deleted but loved your videos from the beginning! It’s crazy that it’s been 3 years, I def. want to go to Korea in the next couple years… also NoBreyJustNei

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

i saw your previous comments before they were deleted! hoping this one will stay haha 🤞🏾 and thank you!

@SaWilliam 2 года назад

You, Nolu and Tayler are leaving! I follow you all and you guys were virtual mentors. The reasons seem to be the same. I’m applying for fall and waiting for my interview. Good luck moving forward

@user-xm5ny2ju9m Год назад

I felt the same when I visited. I got depressed. I had to leave. There's something in the weather or environment in Seoul .

@biancawilliams5864 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your journey and travels with us all! xochibia

@Alice-bk2fd 2 года назад

❤❤

@LollyEra 2 года назад

Im earlyyy

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

🙌🏾

@kcailly1 2 года назад

I wish I stayed longer and saved more money, but I was ready to go back to the states. I miss the food tho

@keikoo 2 года назад

(also was not expecting my face to be here lmao for that microsecond it was)

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

your first comment was deleted before i could even read it 🥲 but of course you’re in ittttttttt love uuuuuuu❣️

@keikoo 2 года назад

@@heyitsanne youtube doesnt want me to enter ur quality giveaways i guess lol

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

lmaooooooo i gotchu

@leprincessuu 2 года назад

Would you still choose Seoul over Sejong? You made me think that Sejong was really nice!

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

i think there are pros and cons to both and it depends on the person and their lifestyle. when i first got to sejong there was nothing out there about it, so i never spent time there. during the pandemic, i was forced to stay in sejong and that made me explore and fall in love with it. i left and moved to seoul because i knew i only had one year left and wanted the experience of life in seoul. hope that was helpful :)

@lisal29 Год назад

Omg! You're the third person that I follow that is also leaving Korea. I want to visit Korea and I am trying to get my Korean boyfriend to visit his country but he doesn't want to go. But I am going to keep asking him because I would love to visit.

@Hashpassion 2 года назад

why there are so many Leaving Korea video lately.

@mimimer88soul53 2 года назад

it's everywhere dear. I'm in China and every time holidays come around there a lockdowns or rise in cases. I feel like a prisoner in my already small and boring town. can't visit the few, very few friends I have. make the best of any crappy situation you're in.

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

i'm so sorry to hear that. i hope things ease up soon 😰

@leprincessuu 2 года назад

random but are your brows micro bladed?

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

yes they are! i have a video about them from 2 years ago on my channel :)

@OnnieMor 2 года назад

Black women are leaving South Korea faster than anything else.No offense.I was watching 8 female content creators,but only 2 are left.Now,1 of thos 2, are leaving them is leaving,that's you.Some,to me are just RU-vidrs that fell into the dark hole,even their RU-vid videos have gradually scared me,the change in behaviour from them living there in that country has been both scary and weird.They are just not happy there.Period.Whats really going on?.None of them wants to be completely blunt,they always stick to diluted,soft explanations..Just my analysis.....it's just too much of a coincidence for people living there to announce their departure all at the same time.(1-2 years,most of them blaming societal norms,not their work environment as an issue for their departure)...Qll of them,have also mentioned the "loneliness" part.Great work environment,for some, but they had trouble with the"loneliness",please tell us what is going on......

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

it’s really not that deep. a lot of people leave korea constantly, not just black women or youtubers lol. there are nearly 200 countries in the world, korea isn’t the only place that exists or that someone should stay forever

@OnnieMor 2 года назад

@@heyitsanne True.I guess you're right.Its just that,the pattern looks the same...Go where the world calls you and be happy.....Farewell.

@chemophile14 11 месяцев назад

I think Seoul is the dirtiest, noisy, oldest city of Korea. Buildings, subway trains, and roads are all broken and messy. Even rarely, public restrooms have smart toilets. If I rate Busan, Daegu, and Daejeon 8/10, then Seoul 5/10

@Priscilams78 2 года назад

I feel lonely in London too,but hey...I love it here,it was my choice to move here and I'm thankful my life wasn't too hard. Life is what you make it. It doesn't mean Korea is horrible...why you expect that Korea would be like US? I didn't expect that UK would be similar to Brazil! I think most Americans get very confused with other countries/culture!

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

why would i expect korea to be like the usa? i don’t remember ever saying that.. also i didn’t have a horrible experience in korea, i had an amazing time which i stated several times in the video. very confused by your comment

@jeremybeau8334 2 года назад

Sometimes it seams to me that Korea its not a good place to be. Not even for koreans.

@judah2217 2 года назад

Girl you LOST LOST

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

@judah2217 2 года назад

@@heyitsanne Why go to a place where you’ll never be accepted?

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

you clearly didn’t watch this or any of my other videos lol. have a nice day

@heavenlypath1065 2 года назад

@@judah2217 Black people aren't fully accepted anywhere. Why does it matter let us be free weirdo

@welfareleech1525 2 года назад

How are you enjoying the 9pm bedtime and having to wear diapers on ur face even when walking outside?

@sunnni_ 2 года назад

I been going through the same thing of "im not doing enough" as well in 2021 so I definitely feel you on that. However, I learned that you have to take each day one step at a time. Enjoy the ride instead of stressing over the path of the ride. I am going to miss your Korea videos but I am so glad I was able to see Korea in a different lens and point of view that I haven't seen from other creators. Even if you still do youtube for your next journey, definitely going to support! If not, whatever you do in life, I hope you continue to stay having that bright heart and be successful for many years to come. I wish you best of success on your next adventure!

@heyitsanne 2 года назад

awww, thank you sooooo much 😭💖💖