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billkorea · Joined: 01 Feb 2008

I'll be leaving next week for a teaching assignment in Chang Won. I know where this city is located, however, I've never been there. If anyone has any information about this city, it would be greatly appreciated.

bejarano-korea · Joined: 13 Dec 2006

Yeah mate - you aren't headed for ETBT in Barnim Dong are you?

Dome Vans · Guest

Damn it BK! You beat me to it.

OP, there's a few threads on it. Here's a couple:

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=113274&highlight=changwon

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=104373&highlight=changwon

Let's hope it's not ETBT in Barnim Dong. Not sure where that guy went??? Smile

billkorea · Joined: 01 Feb 2008

Thanks for the info, the name of the school is BCM Insitute, it's supposed to be aduls only

Davew125 · Joined: 11 Mar 2007

I've been in Changwon for about 2 months now after coming down from Seoul. the city is pretty good. Its the size of 'small town' korea but it doesnt feel that way, theres plenty of green, open spaces and everything is set up in reasonably logical way (i've been told the design was based on Canberra, the capital of Australia, but i dont know if this is true ). Taxis are cheap and you can get from one side of the city to the other for about $4. Theres an Emart, Home Plus and Lotte Mart all within easy reach and a spattering of western restaruants. Its alot less polluted than Seoul and in general the people are more polite. Foreigners are still pretty few and far between here though so you will come across the occasional child who will stare at you like you have two heads but its.

it you have anymore questions then let me know, and i'll try and answer for you...

bejarano-korea · Joined: 13 Dec 2006

Its a nice enough place, its quiet. I think there is all the amineties that you want as regards creature comforts and it is pleasant to look at and clean. (in my opinion)

The centre is not too big, personally I would have preferred a big city like Seoul but thats because I'm an English chav hick and want to ride on a subway on a regular basis! Laughing

Just don't work for ETBT in Barnim Dong!

cbclark4 · Joined: 20 Aug 2006 Location: Masan

We'll see you at O'Brien's.

just because · Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Location: Changwon - 4964

just because · Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Location: Changwon - 4964

Scarlet13 · Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Changwon

I love Changwon, it is really green and if you like being outside its the perfect place. It is very clean, the people are nice, and the pollution is not so bad. I'm very happy here.

bejarano-korea · Joined: 13 Dec 2006

elliemk · Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Location: Sparkling Korea!

Changwon is a nice city, as other posters have said.

BCM will require split shifts, which are horrendous.

If you're interested in attending church, email me at elliemk at mindspring dot com. Lots of great people attend Hanbit Church.

Hope you have a good experience and are ready to work your a.s.s. off. That is what BCM will require of you!

panchotino · Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Location: scotland for now.

aye, changwon is a decent place. clean and safe enough. can get a bit boring at times though but the transport links to busan and other large places are good. it depends what you are looking for during your years experience. if you are the social type, the western community is quite tight with most willing to welcome new teachers. it is a smallish community here, some ( like me ) are a bit boring and just stay in the bar or at home but some are a bit more active and go away on trips etc. i would recommend the city to anyone moreso a new teacher as everyone is more than willing to offer up advice or help should the need arise. a lot of teachers actually re-sign or return after a time at home which is a good sign!
your job will be hard work but the weekends will more than make up for it!!