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midlander
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 Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:28 pm Post subject: Where to work in Saudi |
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I'm contemplating doing a year or so in Saudi, preferably in the East, obviously because Bahrain's nearby. Basically, 40 years old, Masters in Linguistics, CELTA, years of college level teaching experience in the UK.
kfupm, pmu, Jubail (2 colleges I see), Dammam colleges?
I'm looking for a 1-2 year contract.
Any recommendations where to start? kfupm's got the least negative posts I see. |
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: Where to work in Saudi |
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Would this be your first time teaching in the Mid East? Also, are you male or female? If the former, you'll have more teaching opportunities to choose from.
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Hatcher
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:33 pm Post subject: If u get somewhere near Bahrain, maybe best |
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| You need to be able to get out sometimes. Tabook allows you to go to Jordan and Egypt. Normal people slowly go nuts of u dont get out. |
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johnslat
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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Dear Hatcher,
"Normal people slowly go nuts of u dont get out."
You mean - there are NORMAL people teaching in Saudi? 
Regards,
John |
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aridion
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: If u get somewhere near Bahrain, maybe best |
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| Hatcher wrote: |
| You need to be able to get out sometimes. Tabook allows you to go to Jordan and Egypt. Normal people slowly go nuts of u dont get out. |
How is Tabook as a city to live in? |
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midlander
Joined: 13 Apr 2012
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:22 pm Post subject: East Coast colleges |
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| Male, never taught in Saudi Arabia before. I only know people who taught there (30!) years back. I'm wanting some up-to-date info on educational institutions on the east coast. Which is better to work at? Small colleges or the bigger universities? |
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cmp45
Joined: 17 Aug 2004
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Location: KSA
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: If u get somewhere near Bahrain, maybe best |
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| Hatcher wrote: |
| You need to be able to get out sometimes. Tabook allows you to go to Jordan and Egypt. Normal people slowly go nuts of u dont get out. |
Here we go again...please define normal.
Were you normal when you made the decison to come to KSA...?  So called "Normal" people choosing to work in a country that they already know will have many restrictions...and then they blame the country's laws and customs for going "nuts"? Perhaps they were already half way "nuts" before they even set foot in KSA...
So what you really should say is: If you can not tolerate the country's laws and culture, don't come to KSA ...full stop!
Sheesh...normal my a**! What is normal? Every culture-country has has their own definition of normal. It has more to do with the ability to adjust your way of thinking and adapting to the situation you put your self in.
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: East Coast colleges |
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| midlander wrote: |
| Male, never taught in Saudi Arabia before. I only know people who taught there (30!) years back. I'm wanting some up-to-date info on educational institutions on the east coast. |
I have no knowledge about east coast universities. However, if you're looking to teach in the Kingdom for the upcoming academic year, you'll find that most of the interviewing/hiring has already started. But don't let that stop you from applying directly to the unis you're interested in. Also, read up on life and work in KSA; it's not everyone's cup of tea. |
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desert_traveller
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:52 am Post subject: Re: East Coast colleges |
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scot47
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:54 pm Post subject: yup |
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1. Golden Years of KSA are gone, long gone (about 30 years ago)
2. Normal people do not go to KSA |
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midlander
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:42 pm Post subject: question |
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| Forgot to mention I'm black, originally North American, now a British passport holder. I've been told that the east od Saudi is more tolerant Would I stand a chance at Jubail college or Prince Mohammed's University. kfupm sounds good. How much do they pay teachers with an MA? I see they both have preparation year programs. Silly question I know but are there many colored staff? Is this why is PMU's male program is nicknamed the "Sooty & Sweet show" sweat shoppe? When can I get private messages from this website? |
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veiledsentiments
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You need 5 posts to be able to send PMs.
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Gulezar
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:32 am Post subject: Jubail had color |
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| Jubail was colorful, and there ALSO was an Afro American Muslim Mama with five kids in tow and husband also working in Saudi. I would not recommend Jubail or Saudi, in general, for women; but married, black, Muslims seem to do all right there. |
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