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Paladin Brewer



Joined: 25 Dec 2009

PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:35 pm    Post subject: Dress up for Orientation? Reply with quote

My first GEPIK Orientation is coming up, please tell me we don't have to suit up for that? Razz
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carleverson



Joined: 04 Dec 2009

PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No, t-shirt, shorts and sandals are what most people wear.
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Steve_Rogers2008



Joined: 22 Mar 2010

PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

make sure to find a Korean to buy the alcohol for you, or bring some in from outside.... they cracked down after some yucks went overboard two years ago and ruined it for everyone... Evil or Very Mad

that didn't prevent some of us last year from going out and drinking... but word 'round the campfire is one guy had too much, and threw up in his bathroom... everywhere but the toilet. Wink
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nomad-ish



Joined: 08 Oct 2007
Location: On the bottom of the food chain

PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i think it's smart to dress up for the first and last days. those are the days that someone from the school board (ie supervisor) is most likely to show up for.
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jvalmer



Joined: 06 Jun 2003

PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

no need to
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Kaypea



Joined: 09 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anybody who's been to these things would chuckle... I can't imagine suiting up for any reason. I'd almost, almost say it's ok to wear pj pants. I'd almost, almost say it's expected... The whole thing felt like a giant sleepover. Oh, and the store sold us all the beer we wanted (no soju/ maekkoli) until 11 PM. So, it was like Canada, if the convenience stores there sold cheap beer by the can (they don't).
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Senior



Joined: 31 Jan 2010

PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Uummm? You are in public, right? Shouldn't you be wearing clean, presentable clothing anyway?
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MalFSU1



Joined: 27 Jan 2009

PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Definitely no suit...you will look like an utter clown. Everyone is going to be so knackered from the flight over that most of them will be pretty casual, especially since it's the summer and it's hot.
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Steve_Rogers2008



Joined: 22 Mar 2010

PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

unless you want to try and hit on the GEPIK coordinators....

I forget their names, but the two at the orientation last year weren't that bad...

for guys, just do your best Joey fron FRIENDS impression.....


"How you doin'?" Cool
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Fishead soup



Joined: 24 Jun 2007
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Old Misfits Tshirt from 1989

Nose Ring.

Cherry red Dr. Martins

Red lumbermans Jacket.

Yellow side bag with a Canadian flag sewed on it.

Shorts
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lukas



Joined: 22 Aug 2009
Location: Bucheon

PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Steve_Rogers2008 wrote:
make sure to find a Korean to buy the alcohol for you, or bring some in from outside.... they cracked down after some yucks went overboard two years ago and ruined it for everyone... Evil or Very Mad

that didn't prevent some of us last year from going out and drinking... but word 'round the campfire is one guy had too much, and threw up in his bathroom... everywhere but the toilet. Wink


Really? I went to orientation early this year, and they sold alcohol on site. Also, again, the attendees went on a drinking spree. Reminded me of a college party.
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balzor



Joined: 14 Feb 2009

PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:51 pm    Post subject: Re: Dress up for Orientation? Reply with quote

Paladin Brewer wrote:
My first GEPIK Orientation is coming up, please tell me we don't have to suit up for that? Razz
Shirt and tie for your last day and meeting your school. nothing crappy looking for the classes. Anything for the off time
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balzor



Joined: 14 Feb 2009

PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

lukas wrote:
Steve_Rogers2008 wrote:
make sure to find a Korean to buy the alcohol for you, or bring some in from outside.... they cracked down after some yucks went overboard two years ago and ruined it for everyone... Evil or Very Mad

that didn't prevent some of us last year from going out and drinking... but word 'round the campfire is one guy had too much, and threw up in his bathroom... everywhere but the toilet. Wink


Really? I went to orientation early this year, and they sold alcohol on site. Also, again, the attendees went on a drinking spree. Reminded me of a college party.
They let us buy beer from the food shop at SMOE orie on the last night which meant that ALL the beer was wiped out and cans were everywhere, plus we bought plenty when they let us go into town for "cultural experience" However, they did ban it for the first few days for that same reason. Some chumps couldn't maintain last year when they were drunk and f'd everything up for the rest of us
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Burndog



Joined: 17 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't wear a suit unless you have to present a lecture.

Just come as you are.

Booze is available on site at the current venue...so if you are an alcoholic and fear three days of shaking...it's all taken care of. You don't need to accost a Korean to buy booze for you!

Just relax and try to enjoy yourself.
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thomas pars



Joined: 29 Jan 2009

PostPosted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Old Misfits Tshirt from 1989

Nose Ring.

Cherry red Dr. Martins

Red lumbermans Jacket.

Yellow side bag with a Canadian flag sewed on it.

Shorts


= never getting laid.
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