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I finally made it to Korea !!
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mssinmymind



Joined: 12 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 2:18 am    Post subject: I finally made it to Korea !! Reply with quote

Hi, Ive beem a member of this board for a while now but I have finally made the journey and am now in Korea !! I am in Changwon...close to Busan, and tho I initially wanted to be around the Seoul Metro area....I am really enjoying Changwon and all that I am discovering.

I start my first official classes tomorrow but spent the day at school Friday and met most of the children I will be working with. Im excited. I really like the school and the Korean co-teachers are very friendly. My English co-worker has been unbelievably wonderful in helpng to get me settled into my apartment, school and just general things like shopping.

I just wanted to say....I DID IT !! Wink
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Canonite



Joined: 01 Feb 2011

PostPosted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 2:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats! Guessing by your registration date it's been a long time coming Wink Check your PMs when you get a chance, I sent you a quick message...I should be in Changwon in about a week as well!
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mssinmymind



Joined: 12 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 3:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanx Canonite, its actually been 3 yrs planning while I was finishing my college courses. Im excited to be here and its been amazing thats for sure. Have a great trip over and we shall talk soon.
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hondaicivic



Joined: 01 Jul 2010
Location: Daegu, South Korea

PostPosted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 3:02 am    Post subject: Re: I finally made it to Korea !! Reply with quote

mssinmymind wrote:
Hi, Ive beem a member of this board for a while now but I have finally made the journey and am now in Korea !! I am in Changwon...close to Busan, and tho I initially wanted to be around the Seoul Metro area....I am really enjoying Changwon and all that I am discovering.

I start my first official classes tomorrow but spent the day at school Friday and met most of the children I will be working with. Im excited. I really like the school and the Korean co-teachers are very friendly. My English co-worker has been unbelievably wonderful in helpng to get me settled into my apartment, school and just general things like shopping.

I just wanted to say....I DID IT !! Wink



The question is can you make it out of Korea?...... Twisted Evil
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mssinmymind



Joined: 12 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 3:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Haha After that horrible plane ride .... I dont wanna fly for quite a while !!

Thats actually a good suggestion for you Canonite, BEG BEG BEG BEG your recruiter to get you a window seat !!!

I was in the middle seat of 3 between 2 guys. Even tho they were super friendly...I swear I almost broke down and cried before we were half way thru because I was so exhausted and couldnt get comfortable enough to sleep on the flight.
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nukeday



Joined: 13 May 2010

PostPosted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 3:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ah, yes, the flight to Incheon. The hardest part of any Korean experience.
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Canonite



Joined: 01 Feb 2011

PostPosted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 3:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the tip, but I'll get to buy my own ticket and then I get paid back for it, so definitely going with a window seat! Very Happy Haven't been on a flight that long since I was 12, so it should be fun Smile I'll definitely keep in touch and looking forward to your updates in the meantime
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MoneyKenny



Joined: 07 Dec 2010
Location: Canada

PostPosted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 6:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats! You're fresh off the plane. I've never been to Changwon, but I hear it's a nice city.
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Epik_Teacher



Joined: 28 Apr 2010

PostPosted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 6:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/youare
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yellowdove



Joined: 19 Aug 2009

PostPosted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats! My husband and I just moved to Masan, which isn't that far away from you. This is our second year, so if you have any questions or want to hang out, let me know! We don't know anyone in Masan/Changwon/Jinhae yet, as we lived in Daejeon last year, so I'd love to get to know some ppl in the area. Smile Send me a PM if you're interested in hanging out.
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ZIFA



Joined: 23 Feb 2011
Location: Dici che il fiume..Trova la via al mare

PostPosted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:39 am    Post subject: Re: I finally made it to Korea !! Reply with quote

mssinmymind wrote:
I have finally made the journey and am now in Korea !!


Snap! Me too.
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Lost500



Joined: 24 Jul 2010

PostPosted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:00 am    Post subject: Nice Reply with quote

It is great to see a positive voice - welcome to Korea! I too am in Changwon if you ever need a voice just shout me. I applaud your enthusiasm, keep being positive & I am sure you will have a great time.

Oh the flight - I have flown a lot but theres something different about a plane to or from Korea. I am hoping to take the train home when the time arises.

Thanks for your post, really refreshing - keep it up.

Add me anytime or pm, Des Snowdon & I live in dae bang dong. Changwon is a good place, you made a good choice.
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mssinmymind



Joined: 12 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Epik_Teacher wrote:
http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/youare


HAHA I love it !! Wicked Twisted Evil Thanx for the smiles !!

MoneyKenny: Im loving Changwon so far, its really quite impressive.
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mssinmymind



Joined: 12 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yellowdove wrote:
We don't know anyone in Masan/Changwon/Jinhae yet, as we lived in Daejeon last year, so I'd love to get to know some ppl in the area. Smile


Zifa: I hear there is a bar/pub ( in Changwon ) where locals hang out especially on Tuesdays...for Taco-Tuesdays. Might be a great way to meet other FTs. I havent been yet but hoping to go next time. Im not into the club kinda scene but to meet some others it might be fun.

Will definately be in touch Yellodove. FaceBook me if ya want !! ( Dawni Martinez )
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mssinmymind



Joined: 12 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:19 pm    Post subject: Re: Nice Reply with quote

Lost500 wrote:
It is great to see a positive voice - welcome to Korea! I too am in Changwon if you ever need a voice just shout me. I applaud your enthusiasm, keep being positive & I am sure you will have a great time.Thanks for your post, really refreshing - keep it up.Add me anytime or pm, Des Snowdon & I live in dae bang dong. Changwon is a good place, you made a good choice.


Lost: Thanx !! Im pretty much an exthusiastic kinda person and probably to daYum perky for many haha But its ok...it gets me thru life.

I live in Daebong-dong too. Tiny older apartment tho. Wouldve loved to have been in one of the highrises. But its quaint and the utilities are wickedly low from what Ive been told by my co-teacher. From what shes said, I should expect my utilities to run around $60 a month including cable and internet. Awesome !!

Will look you up on FB soon, take care.
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