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[tausha12]

I've recently accepted a job at Boyong's Girls school. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this specific school OR if anyone has any experience with a girl's middle school.

Thanks

[Modernist]

I teach MS here. If you are a girl, teaching all girls will be harder than for a guy. In the same way teaching all boys is harder for [many] male teachers. When the genders cross you are even more of a novelty than usual for them and this drains some of the 'issues.' Also, some proportion of your students would promptly develop huge crushes on you and either a) become a model \'pet' student or b) reduce their typical acting out considerably. Both are quite helpful for the 12-15 age group in Korean MS.

If you think your school will be full only nice yong ladies who love English and behave like angels, prepare yourself. Korean MS girls can be vicious little things, or as sullen and noncooperative as any boy. They are often very moody and can swing wildly from crazed exuberance to absolute depression within an afternoon. They love praise and approval, more than boys, and crave it continiously.

They are pack animals through and through. The key to working with them is knowing how to use this fact to your advantage. I personally much prefer girls to boys and I've learned how to 'play' mine so we can accomplish things, at least some of the time. But then, I'm a guy.

[tausha12]

Thanks for the info. I have a teenage sister and I've substituted several of her classes. I know how teenagers can be! Honestly I can't wait though. It'll be a definite change vs. teaching kinder!

[Los Angeloser]

Taxis aren't too keen on U.S. soldiers, watch out. You will probably be mistaken for a soldier if you take a taxi since defense is what it's all about up there. The area is near the DMZ, be careful. You will be on the front line if war breaks out and you'll have the furthest to run. I've heard some Korean soldiers say that if such a thing would happen they wouldn't stay to fight, rather they'd run south. Wear your tenni runners at all times. Taxis is Seoul are much better.