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Raychel McKelvy
American teacher and aspiring actor who moved to Seoul for a self-described 'midlife gap year' to study Korean at Yonsei University's language institute and documents her experiences via podcasts and social media.
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Oct 16, 2025
• 1h 46min
Episode 107: On Moving to Korea For A Mid-Life Gap Year (ft. Raychel)
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Raychel McKelvy, an American teacher and aspiring actor, recently moved to Seoul for a 'midlife gap year' to immerse herself in the Korean language at Yonsei University. She reflects on her diverse upbringing, connecting with multicultural friends across various communities. Raychel shares her experiences of being a visible minority in Korea, discussing the nuances of cultural differences and the challenges of language learning. She contrasts life in Seoul with Chicago, offering fresh insights into the beauty of cultural adaptation and the joys of stepping outside one's comfort zone.
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