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tesseract · Joined: 26 May 2006

This might seem like a stupid question, but once I'm in Korea, is there a process to get out again or is it as simple as going to the airport with my passport and buying a ticket? I don't plan on breaking my contract, I'm just trying to control mass hysteria here at home. I just assumed that I could leave anytime I wanted or needed to and I thought that maybe I shouldn't just assume that.

SuperFly · Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Location: In the doghouse

Have you filed the "Fly out anytime I want" petition yet? Razz

tesseract · Joined: 26 May 2006

Thanks for the helpful response.

fandeath · Joined: 01 Nov 2004

You can leave anytime you want.

SuperFly · Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Location: In the doghouse

Sorry, it was just funny to me that anyone would think they would need special permission to leave S. Korea. Very Happy

tesseract · Joined: 26 May 2006

frankly speaking · Joined: 23 Oct 2005

In a simple answer yes. You can come and go out of Korea anytime that you desire. Make sure to get a multiple entry visa. For US citizens it is automatic for some other countries you have to pay for it.

Superfly not only is your sarcasm not necessary, you are ignorant. There are many countries, espcially in the Middle East, that require a permit for leaving.

When someone comes on here for advice and help, why criticize them?

Good luck Tesseract. I do wonder if Korea should be a first choice for anyone who hasn't ever traveled abroad. It can be quite hard on people to adjust to. I hope that you did enough research on your school. Don't get stuck in a bad situation.

Fortunately, there are many people here on this web that will help you if you need it. Good luck

SuperFly · Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Location: In the doghouse

Franky, your insult was as uncalled for as my joke. Take it easy! It took exactly ten minutes for him to get his answer, isn't that good enough for you? Why feel the need to add a paragraph or two of your own? Never mind. Oh right, let me add another apology to Tesseract, I was really out of line to lead you in the wrong direction with that joke, none of what I posted conveyed what I really felt. I never felt or meant you to think I was CRITIZING you.

Can you can find it in your heart to forgive me?

tesseract · Joined: 26 May 2006

**sigh**

I suppose I can forgive you. But not the person who stole my pen! Wink

I will also try not to be offended that I am being referred to as "him." Smile

Thank you for all your responses. As I'm feeling tired and irritable I will try not to rant anymore. I do wonder why people on here tell newbies to research, then when they ask questions tell them they are not suitable for Korea. I would think it is the people who don't ask questions about living in Korea or try to find out anything about Korean culture that would find themselves in trouble when they get there.

Yes, I have researched my school as thoroughly as I can. I have heard nothing but good things about the school and the owner. He has also encouraged me to ask as many questions as I want and always answers them quickly, so I feel pretty good about the school. I also have two Korean language exchange partners who have been very nice and supportive and are helping me to learn the alphabet and some simple sentences in Korean.

I am preparing myself as well as I can, I just have a lot of questions. I get irritated when people respond to newbie questions with sarcasm or ridicule. Everyone was a newbie once!

Thanks again. Very Happy

riley · Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Location: where creditors can find me

Have you grabbed a guidebook? That will help you to learn a bit more about the place. Have you eaten any korean food? Try and find a place so that you have some idea of the food here. Type into Google of where in Korea you are going and look for pictures. Have your family read also, this may calm them down.