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[meohmy85]

I am leaving in a month or so to teach in Incheon...

What are the natives like there?...I have no experience with interacting with Koreans in general.

What do the girls act like and look like generally, I want to maybe get a girlfriend. whar kind of character do they like?, Do i have a better chance with girls that are my fellow american teachers?

I've heard mixed things about korean girls/woman

and is Incheon (english village) fun? or do i need to be prepared to go to Seoul to have fun...what is there to do in a day other than teach

I know its too each his own...I just want to know what i might expect...

-nervous

[Tundra_Creature]

I think it depends where you are. A lot of people try to avoid it because there really aren't as many english speakers as in Seoul and all that. However, if you're planning to learn Korean, than that's not a big problem.

If you're into clubbing, then you'll probably not like it in Incheon, with the exception of a few clubs/bars.

The plus thing is that most things are much cheaper there than in Seoul.

I personally liked it, but I was also in a convinient area of Incheon and made friends quickly. Do you know where you'd be in Incheon?

[Hightop]

[waynehead]

Incheon has the lowest test scores of any major city in Korea. That might help you figure out what to expect.

[complex303]

Lol, you'll be fine.

1. Most koreans are nice and forgive easily. I'm talking 'above and beyond' nice. They all want to talk to you... so if you get some intense stares in the subway they're probably thinking of a way to say "Hello."

2. You shouldn't have a problem getting a girlfriend if you're not picky. Just hit up a western bar and you'll find a few brave Korean girls looking for a way out of Korea.

3. My guy friends complain that Korean girls are too expensive. I'd say it's all the same as back home.

4. My 6th graders say it's fun... maybe not for the teachers though. At least you'll have other foreigners to hang out with.

[meohmy85]

....thank you for the posts so far

lay it all out there for me...guys and girls

Picky? Are they typically not good looking? I need a girl with a body and curves to be attracted to them hips..etc... Do they have nice bodies? that sounds bad, but I'm just being honest. Everyone thinks I chose Korea because I want to get with a asian girl, but i don't even know what they are like.... -thats also the reason I'm trying to stay cool with my ex here in the U.S. She is awesome but I want to have options....I am...an ass, but it wouldnt work anyway, a year? overseas???? yea right, i would want to see her all the time...it'd be torture...I know Ill miss her though...

anyway

I heard they like light haired guys with blue eyes. I've got a nice build but I'm dark haired and brown eyes, I'm ok to look at haha except for my big nose... and hairy...in this summer, I won't even look white anymore

whats the situation with gyms over there...I want to be able to work out

What should I expect with culture shock. I know I'll be excited with it being a new place for a few wks-months...but Incheon?... Is it going to get old quick?...I'm thinking there are many americans or 'foreigners" in english village, so should I even worry about Korean women?

also My buddy in the military said he heard it stinks over there??? and that stinky breath is commone??? wtf???

any thoughts? I am ignorant as all hell...Help this guy out...

-Still nervous...

Will I be able to use my x box over there??? X BOX live beotches!!!! I gotta make sure I can still play with my boys.

And will I get my own a apt or have a roommate, whats the norm???

[eschoonard]

[meohmy85]

Eschoonard-

No angry response. Not trying to offend anyone. I was just under the impression that I could free write here, and be completely honest about my frustrations and fears, If I held back...my questions wouldnt be answered...

I ask bluntly so I can get blunt answers and who better to ask than people who are or have been there. I want to be prepared...yes my questions are a bit shallow...but those are the things I am worried about right now and want to know.

didn't know I was being graded....

1. I AM going, I need to pay off student loans..and want to explore
2. I act like a douche here, but I would never disrespect anyone or have bad manners when I actually get there.
3. I want to take my x box to Korea, and want to play with my buddies in the U.S, when I get to Korea...I don't think you understood that.
4. I only used wtf once and yes. I may have overused ????



dude or lady... have a heart...I already said I was ignorant..

[Radius]

[eschoonard]

I often forget people can't interpret tone over message boards very well. Picture Dr. Cox from Scrubs going on a rant. Much more what I was going for.

Anyways, quite impressed with your response!

Still gonna call you out on the multiple "??!!!?" but that's mainly because I've been guilty of that in the past.

I am kind of a sarcastic ass, but I mean no personal disrespect! Just call it as I see it. And often I see it wrong

Tips:
-I know nothing because I've never been there, but I have two friends living in Incheon. They enjoy it and feel it's not too far from Seoul to easily go on weekends.
-DO NOT but a converter and plug your XBOX into it. Wait until you are in Korea and purchase a 220 cord from Microsoft. My friend blew out his 360 doing that.
-Third tip, witch it what I've been telling myself about going. Just go and roll with the punches! I plan on being there more than a year, so even if the first year isn't perfect, I know the 2nd will be because I will have a good feel on what type of job to get a where.
-Read this board like none other! Goto YOUtube and watch people's uploading video's about teaching English in Korea. Look for Blogs for people that are over there. I've found the blogs especially helpful because that's where they get excited--or vent--to their family about what's REALLY going on!

[reactionary]

The blind leading the blind....

[Hightop]

[travel zen]

I was in Incheon a few years ago. I think its peaceful there. They dont get much foriegners there at all so they are more helpful, respectful and nice....unless they are the type that hates foreigners and avoid them altogether. You get both types there.

Girls will see you as a fetish there. I've been hit up by a few 'mama-sans' offering things there (Yep, i look like a soldier).

Incheon is nice. Quiet and peaceful with very few foreigners.

[meohmy85]

thank you!


I might teach at English Village- ICEV

Any info on that place? Anyone every worked there or knew anyone that has???

[balzor]