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[MUOhio82]

Hey everyone, I'm pretty new to this whole posting thing, but figured it might be a good way to meet some people. I'm European raised, but living in Ohio for the past 10 years, and heading over to Gwanju mid June...

I've heard everything from "bring your own toothpaste" to "can you bring ME some toothpaste" (that was from a Canadian, lol) but overall I'm not really sure what to expect. I have a generally very open mind and I love trying new things and meeting people. As a 6 foot blond I've been told I'm going to get stared at, so I'm assuming I'll just stare right back.

Anyhow, I digress.... has anyone been or IS anyone around the Gwangju area? I think it'd be nice if I at least could start to correspond with some people before I come over.... anyone that has any advice or tips or anything, that'd be great as well.

Thanks!

[OiGirl]

Which Gwangju are you coming to?

The big city in the south?
The smaller city in Gyeonggi province in the north?

[MUOhio82]

That would be the city in the South.... at the end of June

[bogey666]

[ds_fan]

hi,
Im in Gwangju at the mo. Wouldnt worry about being 6ft blonde, if your white then they will stare at you anyway. plus ill stare at you too.

As for toothpaste, its available here, though rather expensive, best to bring maybe 2 tubes. Anti perserant is also available, but seriously expensive and pritty rare, bring about 3-4 tins.

Gwangju is nice enough, it all depends on your school, boss etc. Where abouts are you going to live? What school? Which recruiter?

There are plenty of english speakers here, though you only see them at weekends in the foreigner bar, which is a decent place with friendly enough people.

Any other questions or worries get in contact.

[GoldMember]

I'm running a pool on how long it will be before the lovely 6ft blonde from Ohio gets ripped off. No health Insurance (watch out for those fires), lousy apartment, extra work with no pay.
If you want in PM me!
Hope you negotiated at least 2.8 to work out in the sticks.

[krats1976]

[MUOhio82]

Gold member, count me in on that pool, lol. We'll see how long I last, I'm pretty hardy though so I doubt it'll be too bad.

ds_fan, I have no idea the exact whereabouts of the school, but it's Canadian run, and all the teachers I've emailed have said nothing but good things, the apartment building is new, so I can only hope for the best and try to pack my clothes very tightly rolled for all that deodorant I'm apparently bringing over.

krats, a COSTCO?! Of all things in Korea, that is the LAST thing I would expect to find, lol....

I'd love to hear some more from everyone, feel free to message me, any info I can get it great...

[kingplaya4]

Korea is hardly Shangri-la but you can find virtually anything here, no need to bring toothpaste, its not very expensive. Clothes if you're big yes, particularly if you're wide, no Koreans aren't all skinny, but the clothing makers here still seem to think so. Also, buy any electronics you'll want anytime soon, suprisingly Korean products back home are cheaper than they are here.

[UberJRI]