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Winter Break Programs in Colleges/Universities

 
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Kwangjuchicken



Joined: 01 Sep 2003
Location: I was abducted by aliens on my way to Korea and forced to be an EFL teacher on this crazy planet.

PostPosted: Fri Nov 28, 2003 8:32 pm    Post subject: Winter Break Programs in Colleges/Universities Reply with quote

My university winter break program starts BEFORE Christmas Shocked Twisted Evil Evil or Very Mad (December 22.) and lasts 7 weeks. It is also mandatory for all native teachers. From what I have seen "if I understood it correctly" there are tons of classes offered from 7:30 AM until late at night. Shocked Evil or Very Mad Twisted Evil
Does anyone else have a similar situation Question Question Question ?
If we had such a thing as maturnity leave, I think I would do my best to lay an egg right about now. Laughing
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coolsage



Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: The overcast afternoon of the soul

PostPosted: Fri Nov 28, 2003 8:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A similar situation at my uni. Winter classes for the English Dept, and I have no problem with that, but the attached Language Institute has its own schedule, which doesn't coincide with the departmental one, and eats into my vacation time. And one is 'volunteered' to do those classes. Whatever became of the mythical university program with three or four months off? Does anyone actually have that kind of deal?
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TECO



Joined: 20 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Fri Nov 28, 2003 9:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It would seem, from reading the university job postings here at Dave's, that the universities require their Native English teachers to teach either a) children or b) Korean teachers during the Summer vacation and/or Winter vacation.

I understand also that if it is NOT written into your contract you are best to "volunteer" for these classes as you probably won't have your contract renewed if you don't.

A rip, eh?
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Real Reality



Joined: 10 Jan 2003
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Fri Nov 28, 2003 9:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A university providing the best for students and teachers.
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How about this winter teaching opportunity?
Six teachers enjoy a comfortable stay in one suite
(3 rooms per suite, 3 desks, 1 bathroom)
45 hours per week.
12,000 won per hour
Enjoy working on Saturday until 3 PM
Teach elementary through middle school students
(maybe some high school students)
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weatherman



Joined: 14 Jan 2003
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Fri Nov 28, 2003 9:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Winter Break Programs in Colleges/Universities Reply with quote

Kwangjuchicken wrote:
My university winter break program starts BEFORE Christmas Shocked Twisted Evil Evil or Very Mad (December 22.) and lasts 7 weeks. It is also mandatory for all native teachers. From what I have seen "if I understood it correctly" there are tons of classes offered from 7:30 AM until late at night. Shocked Evil or Very Mad Twisted Evil
Does anyone else have a similar situation Question Question Question ?
If we had such a thing as maturnity leave, I think I would do my best to lay an egg right about now. Laughing



Hey at 8 or 12 hours a week, how can you really complain? You still still get your vacation right? Life is good, be happy. Surprised
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J.B. Clamence



Joined: 15 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Sat Nov 29, 2003 12:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

coolsage wrote:
Whatever became of the mythical university program with three or four months off? Does anyone actually have that kind of deal?


It varies from school to school. Deals range from some universities which expect teachers to teach throughout both breaks (summer and winter) with only school holidays off, to those that don't expect you to teach at all during breaks. At my university, you are expected to teach during one break, and you get the other one off (about 10 weeks). But yes, I have seen ads for some unis with 16+ weeks paid holiday, although there don't seem to be as many of those as there used to be.
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lawyertood



Joined: 17 Jan 2003
Location: Seoul, Incheon and the World--working undercover for the MOJ

PostPosted: Sat Nov 29, 2003 4:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some of us are fortunate enough to have 20 weeks of actual paid vacation to go along with holidays, festival week, etc....

They do exist but may some day become extinct.

I hope not.
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Mr. Pink



Joined: 21 Oct 2003
Location: China

PostPosted: Sat Nov 29, 2003 5:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Real Reality wrote:
A university providing the best for students and teachers.
Question
How about this winter teaching opportunity?
Six teachers enjoy a comfortable stay in one suite
(3 rooms per suite, 3 desks, 1 bathroom)
45 hours per week.
12,000 won per hour
Enjoy working on Saturday until 3 PM
Teach elementary through middle school students
(maybe some high school students)


I wonder what kind of teachers would degrade themselves to have to share a room...this is being 17yrs old and going to college for the first time either...1 bathroom for 6 people is nuts, just nuts. I bet some guys would end up crapping in the sink.
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Medic



Joined: 11 Mar 2003

PostPosted: Sun Nov 30, 2003 7:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A lot of universities are trying to prop their finances up with extra classes during the vacations. Enrollments are dropping, so other sources of income are needed. If the university is organized then there goes your long vacations. If the staff are a little slow, and not interested in the extra work to organize for the extra money, then your lucky.
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