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nomadess
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 Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 1:08 am Post subject: Help this newbie out with choosing a country. China maybe? |
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Hi,
I've learned a lot since I began using this site but I'm still a bit stuck on a few basics. I have a BA from a college in the US. I have no "school system" teaching experience but have taught a workshop in a non-profit organization.
I'm certain that Asia is where I'd like to teach, possibly for 1-2 years. With my interest in warmer climates, traditional cultures, not too much big city life (escaping NYC), lots of nature and travel in and around my base, and a desire to make and save the most $$ possible, what would you suggest as good country and city options? I have lately been fixated on China. I'm not interested in finding a position after arrival, so I'd also appreciate any advice on securing employment from the US, and on suggested training. I spoke to a rep of Global TESOL re training here in NYC and am considering it. Thanks for your help. |
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clark.w.griswald
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| As a nature lover myself I fear that you may be disappointed here in China. Perhaps based upon that requirement alone the central and southern areas of Taiwan may prove to be more suitable. Plenty of mountains there to be traversed and it is pretty easy to get around. |
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eslstudies
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And probably more $$$ too.
The SW provinces of China have some nice scenery. Smaller cities in Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan, Sichuan and even Hunan might suit you, but they don't pay a lot. The cost of living is very low however. |
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PAzine
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| Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: Help this newbie out with choosing a country. China mayb |
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| nomadess wrote: |
| With my interest in warmer climates, traditional cultures, not too much big city life (escaping NYC), lots of nature and travel in and around my base, and a desire to make and save the most $$ possible, what would you suggest as good country and city options? |
Korean countryside. You'll sack away $20,000 in a year easy. |
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PAzine
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| Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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| clark.w.griswald wrote: |
| As a nature lover myself I fear that you may be disappointed here in China. Perhaps based upon that requirement alone the central and southern areas of Taiwan may prove to be more suitable. Plenty of mountains there to be traversed and it is pretty easy to get around. |
Agreed. |
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nomadess
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| Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks everyone for your input. I'd love to teach in Korea if I could find a position in the south and avoid as much snow as possible. I have a NY friend who just completed her 2nd year there and she enjoyed it so much but could have done without the snow/ice. Taiwan is less enticing because, correct me if I'm wrong, I feel less of a sense of culture exists there as a whole. So I'm now trying to put a finger on how much I could reasonably save in the warmer parts of China, in comparison to the warmer parts of Korea, and where I'd be happiest. |
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eslstudies
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I put some links here to help you, but they've been taken down.
Please pm for information. Strange things happen here. |
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7969
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Location: Coastal Guangdong
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| nomadess wrote: |
| Thanks everyone for your input. I'd love to teach in Korea if I could find a position in the south and avoid as much snow as possible. I have a NY friend who just completed her 2nd year there and she enjoyed it so much but could have done without the snow/ice. Taiwan is less enticing because, correct me if I'm wrong, I feel less of a sense of culture exists there as a whole. So I'm now trying to put a finger on how much I could reasonably save in the warmer parts of China, in comparison to the warmer parts of Korea, and where I'd be happiest. |
less a sense of "culture?" not sure where you got that idea from, but in my opinion, taiwan has plenty of "culture," you'll find as much "culture" there as you will anywhere in south china. moreso since taiwan didnt have mao to screw things up. |
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