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[hoosiermonkey97]

Got hired to teach at a public school in Yangju...Has anyone taught out there? Has anyone lived out there? Let me know... I would like to find more info on the area. Gyms, restaurants, public transportation, etc...

[snowysunshine]

Yangju is a pretty big place... Do you know which area you'll be living in?

[Afghankush]

I was scanning a few older posts. This guy Cohiba seemed to have
summed it up nicely:

Remember "Cohiba's Rule" (Now better than ever!):

Think twice before you live outside of Seoul. "In Seoul" and
"outside of Seoul" are like two different countries. Seoul
is an interesting place with variety and venues for most
tastes. Outside of Seoul you will find a homogeneous Korean
culture. I don't mean this in a bad way, but you will never
find things like: French, Greek, Indian or any other ethnic
foods. Markets that sell sherry, pate, pastrami, ricotta cheese.
Specialty shops that sell Cuban cigars, European pies, cold
cuts or rye breads. Just to name a few things. Also clubs such
as photography, drama, public speaking, sailing are 99% in
the capital city. If you want to experiment with a very Korean
culture, which unfortunately means "closed", then choose the
countryside. If you want to make money and have the lifestyle
choices similar to a western country, then there is no other
choice than Seoul.

The FFF RULE: FFF=Fun For Foreigners.

If FFF in Seoul = 100, then FFF decreases at
1/distance. So 2km from Seoul FFF=1/2(100)=50;
10km from Seoul FFF=1/10(100)=10. This rule is
a rule for nightlife, food and foreign products only.
Nature etc. is on a different scale altogether.

This means you will be wasting a lot of time commuting
to Seoul. This is especially a drag if you have been
boozing on a Friday night and there are no buses or
trains.

I, unfortunately, live near Seoul where the FFF factor
is almost in the negative range. I know!

[shostahoosier]

[Jacknife]

My first year in Korea was in a small town. A serious $#!^ hole. I was
so bored. Now I live in Seoul and will NEVER leave. I am a member
of a photography and book club and I help out at my embassy. My
social life is full to bursting.

ONLY IN SEOUL

[goingtothecountry]

I teach out in Yangju.. It's a pretty nice place but if you're looking for activities, PC rooms, camping, hiking, and a little mountain climbing is pretty much all they have to offer. Good thing is you can take the #7 bus to Nowon which has a pretty vibrant night life.

[coffee]

would you happen to know any martial arts clubs in yangju? just got here yesterday. Anyone else in Yangju on here? wana link up to chat?

[alice0216]

I live in Yangju and I like it. I've been here a few months. I like living far enough outside of Seoul to have some peace and quiet and see green space and mountains around, but I'm close enough to go in to the city on the weekends. Perfect balalce in my opinion.
Have a nice time!

[coffee]

Alice and or anyone else in yang ju, would you like to hang out sometime?

I'm off of Deokgye dong. holla!

[alice0216]

sure. PM me. I can't PM on here yet.

[coffee]

neither can I

[shostahoosier]

Then why dont you two just keep on talking lol

[goingtothecountry]

You guys want to meet up tomorrow and head out to Nowon? We can meet at Yangju Yuk (subway station) or something.

[alice0216]

I was going to go for a drink at Tom's (Uijeongbu) tonight. You're welcome to come, or we can meet up some other time. Am also going into the city tomorrow for some improv thing in Itaewon (will probably be really lame- but come if you like).

[coffee]

would love to hang out but I dont know where the train/subway station is?! Going to have to walk around the 'hood and figure these things. Have yet to even board a bus!

by the way, im having problems with my bank card, its a scotiabank card (canadian bank) and I cant seem to be able to withdraw any money? I've tried a few different abms and all of them keep giving me this no access to account note?? If anyone has the solution to this please advise. And yes I do have funds in my account.