Korean Job Discussion Forums

[cubanlord]

that you have become more intelligent (by reading books, working on your degree, etc.)? What did you do to feel or get to this point?

[Zark]

I think working and living overseas is an educational process in and of itself.

That said, since 1992 (the beginning of my EFL career), I have studied and received numerous certificates and a PGCE - as well as Cambridge accreditation for a variety of subject areas. Just stuff to puff the resume and help increase future job options. But - also just good stuff to know!

I felt, while in Korea and a couple other countries - that it was important to take advantage of the savings and (in my case) lots of time off - and use that money and time to improve myself, learn new skills, and invest for my future - financially as well as educationally.

[RACETRAITOR]

I've gotten smarter through experience and being as far away as possible from any classroom (whether as teacher or student). Also through getting wrecked on the weekends and having insane adventures.

[crazylemongirl]

I'm proud of starting to learn another language. When I think about the fact that I didn't know any korean when I got here and now I can hold basic conversations in a language that's hard for an english speaker I suppose that's kind of cool.

Academically I feel I've regressed from leaving uni, don't feel I get as much intelectual stimulation as I would back home. Partly this because most of my dad is filled dealing with people who can't communicate well with me and I with them. But friends, the internet and books help fill that gap.

[xingyiman]

I think the fact that most every assumption I had of life in America and our culture that I developed while I was there I have justified by viewing it from the outside.

[The Great Toad]

[SPINOZA]

Learning a language is definitely good for your brain, but I'm well out of touch with current affairs and soccer.

[itaewonguy]

Nothing..
Korea hasnt made me any smarter
IM just here living, and im growing older every year
actually I feel I would of become more smarter being back home surrounded by my friends and family whom I can watch, listen and learn from. all I get to learn from here are my Korean co Teachers and my students. add that together it might get me on a subway!!

[merlot]

I feel intelligent that I left the states only weeks before yet more hurricanes hit my neighborhood in Florida and gas hit above $3.00 a gallon.

But here I'm an illiterate in 99% of life situations I find myself in, which, although understandable, does not make me feel particularly intelligent.

[Satori]

It's harder to get books here, and honestly I don't make the effort to read anymore. But learning Korean has been very challenging and stimulating. And I also have read a lot about esl from both books and the internet. Im wiser, more experienced, I don't know about intelligent though, I don't even know if I believe in the concept of intelligence actually.

[Homer]

[I-am-me]

<<<Look at my profile pic....in korea I am in the monkeys place. Someday I will make it to the astronauts side!!