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nashvegas
Joined: 14 Jan 2008
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 Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:34 pm Post subject: GEPIK Personal Essay |
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I'm sorry if this has been posted before. I did do a search, but my eyes are starting to cross from trying to read everything.
I am filling out my GEPIK application and have reached the "Personal Essay." I'm a fairly intelligent person but I'm drawing a blank here. I think the part that is screwing with my head is:
A brief introduction of yourself, highlighting experiences that you feel would be helpful to your teaching in Korea.
Everything that I write I end up erasing. I tend to over think stuff like this. Without being a total donkey's butt, can anyone offer advice?
I should also add that I won't plagiarize.
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mrsquirrel
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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Google
Teaching statement
New teachers statement
highlight
ctrl+c
ctrl+v
done |
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pkang0202
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think they even read it. When I applied to GEPIK, they only looked at 3 things.
1. Application
2. CRC
3. Copy of my Degree
They didn't even really read it. They just looked at it to make sure everything was there and said "Can you start on monday?"
Don't stress the personal essay. You'll get the job as long as you fulfill all the E2 requirements. |
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chachee99
Joined: 20 Oct 2004
Location: Seoul Korea
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| Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:59 pm Post subject: Re: GEPIK Personal Essay |
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| nashvegas wrote: |
I'm sorry if this has been posted before. I did do a search, but my eyes are starting to cross from trying to read everything.
I am filling out my GEPIK application and have reached the "Personal Essay." I'm a fairly intelligent person but I'm drawing a blank here. I think the part that is screwing with my head is:
A brief introduction of yourself, highlighting experiences that you feel would be helpful to your teaching in Korea.
Everything that I write I end up erasing. I tend to over think stuff like this. Without being a total donkey's butt, can anyone offer advice?
I should also add that I won't plagiarize. |
Here is a some really good advice. Don't stress yourself over the personal essay. All you have to do is write something positive. It should take you no longer than 10 minutes to complete. For the most part, this section of the GEPIK package will not break your contract unless you majorly screw it up. |
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spliff
Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand
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| Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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| mrsquirrel wrote: |
Google
Teaching statement
New teachers statement
highlight
ctrl+c
ctrl+v
done |
I did the same thing. Didn't even change the fact that I wasn't form Sweden.  |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: GEPIK Personal Essay |
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A brief introduction of yourself, highlighting experiences that you feel would be helpful to your teaching in Korea. |
I am experienced with kids. I enjoy working with them and think they are delicious when properly prepared. They are even better with a little ketchup or mustard on the side.
I think bar-be-qued kids are best but fried or baked will do in a pinch. A nice bread stuffing with some rosemary and thyme adds to the flavor as well.
I prefer kids at the elementary level but a middle school would be OK too.
Thank you for your time.
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wylies99
Joined: 13 May 2006
Location: I'm one cool cat!
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:27 am Post subject: |
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| should also add that I won't plagiarize |
Then why do you want others to tell you what to write?  |
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nashvegas
Joined: 14 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:56 am Post subject: |
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Wylies,
I'm not looking for a word for word example, just a generalization. I was a little stressed last night. But I'm all better now. |
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captain kirk
Joined: 29 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:15 am Post subject: |
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I said I'd only like to teach elementary. And I don't mind living out in the country where the rents are cheap (big apt). I described how I teach class and gave a number of a reference at the last school I worked at.
A Korean said this is a Korean thing, the 'personal essay'. And Koreans put down personal info like;
I was born in Sacheon in 1970. I went to (bla bla) elementary school, then (bla bla) middle and high school. I attended Uni in Seoul. (....)My hobbies are paragliding and watching tv while in traction in hospital^^. |
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chachee99
Joined: 20 Oct 2004
Location: Seoul Korea
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:23 am Post subject: |
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| captain kirk wrote: |
I said I'd only like to teach elementary. And I don't mind living out in the country where the rents are cheap (big apt). I described how I teach class and gave a number of a reference at the last school I worked at.
A Korean said this is a Korean thing, the 'personal essay'. And Koreans put down personal info like;
I was born in Sacheon in 1970. I went to (bla bla) elementary school, then (bla bla) middle and high school. I attended Uni in Seoul. (....)My hobbies are paragliding and watching tv while in traction in hospital^^. |
You've basically summed it up Captain. Quit creating yourself stress. Just write a lot of B.S. Trust me it will be approved. |
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chris_J2
Joined: 17 Apr 2006
Location: From Brisbane, Au.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:39 am Post subject: Personal Essay |
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I just googled 'personal essay' 'job application' 'example/format', & inserted my personal details, over the top of an online version. Then printed it out. Easy peasy!
You have a degree. It shouldn't be too hard! Basically, just a cut down version of your resume. |
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