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Chancellor
Joined: 31 Oct 2005
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Location: Ji'an, China - if you're willing to send me cigars, I accept donations :)
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Chancellor, sorry to doubt you . But it's the 'lived in' bit that counts - I've visited 32 countries to date, but that's not at all the same as 'lived in,' in terms of understanding what it's like to relocate to a new country, especially one where the language is very different.
Your Japan experience definitely counts, obviously  |
I'm well aware that there's a world of difference between living somewhere (like Japan) and merely visiting (even if some of those visits were for a month or so, e.g. the three months I spent in Pakistan).
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| Not that it's important, but I've lived in (more than 1 year) 5 countries. Visited Croatia for 5 months, Russia for 4. All others on my list, 2 weeks or less. Not enough to count, other than as a total tourist:) |
Again, I'm well aware that there's a world of difference between living somewhere and just visiting. |
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jdubb
Joined: 23 May 2009
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Location: South Carolina
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| Thank you for all the replies and input everyone. I have taken into account all of the advice you have given me and will definitely keep it in mind as I make my decisions regarding TEFL. |
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calgrl471
Joined: 13 May 2009
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working in asia is the way to go... i think the savings is about the same is china and korea. I think most people say korea is better but the won is not great right now and you can find higher pay jobs in china. So it goes down to wear you want to go and what experience you want.
I would recommend EPIK if you are going to Korea. you well know what you are getting into. |
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christine13
Joined: 03 May 2008
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Location: Long Island, New York, USA
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| The problem with cultures totally alien to your own is that they might not accept you as somebody just like them that just looks a bit different. They may well treat you as if you have green skin and come from Mars. |
Sounds a lot like what I experienced in Hawaii.
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| If you want total cultural immersion then pick a country where the culture isn't massively different from your own and you are likely to be able to pick up the language quickly. |
Or the person can just go to Appalachia. 
Seriously, though, that isn't such a bad idea. Central/South America might be a better option than, say, Africa or Asia. |
I went on an Appalachian mission trip last summer (2008) with Glenmary Missionaries. It was an experience I'll always remember that was priceless. All of the locals I met were used to meeting the city/suburb-dwelling volunteers and we super-friendly. It was a beautiful experience getting down to the basics of life in a culture centered on family, community, and hard work. |
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Chancellor
Joined: 31 Oct 2005
Posts: 1337
Location: Ji'an, China - if you're willing to send me cigars, I accept donations :)
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| Chancellor wrote: |
| Northern Sol wrote: |
| The problem with cultures totally alien to your own is that they might not accept you as somebody just like them that just looks a bit different. They may well treat you as if you have green skin and come from Mars. |
Sounds a lot like what I experienced in Hawaii.
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| If you want total cultural immersion then pick a country where the culture isn't massively different from your own and you are likely to be able to pick up the language quickly. |
Or the person can just go to Appalachia.
Seriously, though, that isn't such a bad idea. Central/South America might be a better option than, say, Africa or Asia. |
I went on an Appalachian mission trip last summer (2008) with Glenmary Missionaries. It was an experience I'll always remember that was priceless. All of the locals I met were used to meeting the city/suburb-dwelling volunteers and we super-friendly. It was a beautiful experience getting down to the basics of life in a culture centered on family, community, and hard work. |
My ancestors on my dad's side (including my dad and his generation) are from Appalachia. |
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