Yeah, I get that, I mean kimchi does have an acquired taste and smell.

Wait, why anti-depressants though? I mean, is it really at the point where she can't function or force herself to do anything?

I love fish sauce! LOL I put it in my eggs.

Do you have a plan b for the possibility that you can't find work - would a student loan be out of the question. If it is possible, and it's only for 1/2 a year, you could just budget like crazy and probably make it work.