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Gideon · Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Location: Seoul

Does anyone have any info about Hankuk University of Foreign Studies?

Saw the posting for 6 positions.. just wondering what kind of place it is to work for,

thanks

simpleminds · Joined: 04 May 2006

I'm wondering, too. I posted like you, but only a troll replied. I know that Hangkuk Academy of Foriegn Studies sucks.

rothkowitz · Joined: 27 Apr 2006

I had an interview for "Dept of debate and Current Affairs" or some such.

They asked me what I thought of some recent issue.I gave my opinion(something about govt, investigation of the media for tax evasion.I offered that perhaps it was politically motivated,rather than revenue seeking)which was met with a resounding silence and I bade them good day.

justin moffatt · Joined: 29 Aug 2006

PM me and I will provide you details. In a nutshell, don't do it! For the love of God!

Yu_Bum_suk · Joined: 25 Dec 2004

I have a former high school student going there. She loves it. She said she can even be late or skip class without getting punished.

PRagic · Joined: 24 Feb 2006

It's a 'university' position explicitly recruiting BA holders. That should be a warning sign. It only pays 2.0 million. THAT should be a bigger warning sign.

mrd · Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Location: fluorescent-filled paradise

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) is a University which has began to "sell" its name to franchises (hogwans) to use as their names. In the end, if it is a HUFS it is as good as the owner of the school wants it to be. Do your research, contact teachers, and be flexible. You'll be fine.

Hotpants · Joined: 27 Jan 2006

There are plenty of posts if you use the Search function. If it's the same school as being talked about here: http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=72993 then it doesn't sound very appetizing.

justin moffatt · Joined: 29 Aug 2006

In addition to the main reasons I have provided via PM (among many others) not to work there, I can give you one big one:

10 month strike

Any questions?

And I forgot to mention, ever notice every 3-4 months another advertisement on Dave's for NUMEROUS available positions there . . .Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

angelgirl · Joined: 28 Jan 2006

HUFS is a stinker.
The strike.
The pay.
The CONTRACT.
The accommodations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

STAY AWAY..........

FistFace · Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 10:25 pm Post subject:

More info on HUFS camps screwing teachers.

This school needs to be blacklisted:

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=51328&highlight=HUFS+tax&sid=ec394954ebad84f5dc19484abdccc87c

angelgirl · Joined: 28 Jan 2006

I agree BUT HUFS and HAFS are separate institutions (at least on paper). There is also the infamous [/i] i hufs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DO NOT accept a contract with HUFS, HAFS or I HUFS. You will be screwed in someway bu someone. It is just a question of when and how.