After obtaining degrees in English Literature and English Secondary Education, Sean Lords packed up his bags and left to Seoul, South Korea where he lived for three years teaching English abroad. Sean has since returned to the States and is currently at work on his Master's degree.

The Conversation Corps is one of GeoVisions' most popular programs.  As the name implies, communication plays a big role in the success of the program.  As an admissions counselor, I talk to hundreds of people interested in joining the Corps. One of the most frequently asked questions I encounter is, "Do I have to know the language of the host country to participate"?

 The entry below appeared on April 28, 2009 in a GeoVisions E-News: