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micahjwhite · Joined: 14 Oct 2007

I'm moving to Seoul on January 5th. My school (POLY School) says it's across the street from Olympic Park, so I assume I will be living near there as well (I hope). If any of you are close and want to grab a beer with a newbie from Ohio and share some of your teaching/living info with me, that would be great. Let me know.

mjdb27 · Joined: 11 Oct 2007

Hey what part of Ohio are you from? I am new to Seoul, Only been here like a week. Its pretty good. If you need advice or anything let me know. I dont know alot yet but being a newbie i can let you know what to expect...

micahjwhite · Joined: 14 Oct 2007

I'm from Toledo, Ohio. Went to undergrad and grad school here, but am finally ready to get out of here. I'm flying out to Seoul on the 5th. How has your experience been so far? Anything unexpected? Let me know about your school and what not.

jajdude · Joined: 18 Jan 2003

I don't live near there now, but did in the past. It's one of the best areas to live in, in Seoul, in my opinion. A bit far from nightlife stuff, but it's a good place for everyday routine. It was my favorite area of the many places in Korea I have lived...

Yesterday · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:30 am Post subject:

I live across the road from Olympic Park...

BUT Olympic park is HUGE...

you may be near Olympic Park station, Gangdong-gu Office station, Bangi Station or Mongchontoseong Station...

find out what station you are next to...

(regardless - its a great place to live anyway)...

SuperFly · Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Location: In the doghouse

Pro Tip:

There is an indoor swimming pool at the Sigma Tower building which is located kitty/catty corner to the Lotte World plaza. This is about a seven minute walk from the main entrance of Olympic park.

MiniMoonks · Joined: 30 Oct 2007

I recently was offered a position with POLY as well at their Songpa location (also told me the campus is located right across the street from Olympic Park).

Still considering the offer but it would be cool to know if any of you are currently or will be working at the Songpa campus. Seems like you are micahjwhite.

It's nice to know there is an indoor pool as it's pretty hard to find one in Seoul. Hope it isn't crowded.

Would any of you recommend any gyms in the Songpa area/Olympic Park?

Sounds like the Songpa area is a good place to live in.

Yesterday · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:09 pm Post subject:

esetters21 · Joined: 30 Apr 2006 Location: Seoul

mjdb27 · Joined: 11 Oct 2007

I'm from Toledo, Ohio. Went to undergrad and grad school here, but am finally ready to get out of here. I'm flying out to Seoul on the 5th. How has your experience been so far? Anything unexpected? Let me know about your school and what not.

So far so good. I am the only foriegn teacher at my school, so its been kinda hard meeting people, but other than that, its exactly what i expected. Live is a good neighborhood that is really close to everything. Something funny i didnt notice before was your name, My name is Micah J Brown, strange coincidence for sure, i grew up in sandusky. Oh just be prepared to get sick the first moth you are here. its going to happen, bring some airborn, or emergen-C or Zicam, it has saved my life so far. Let me know if you need anything

MiniMoonks · Joined: 30 Oct 2007