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jmoney



Joined: 14 Oct 2006
PostPosted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 7:46 am    Post subject: Coming to South Korea... Reply with quote
Hey all! My name is Justin and I will be starting at the Avalon Elementary School (Lmae branch) in early December. I was just wondering if there were any people here who worked at this school/ lived in that area of Bundang. Anything I should know about the area? This is my first post, so I'm sure I'll be bugging everyone with more questions Wink
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clyde



Joined: 09 Jan 2006
PostPosted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 9:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hey Justin, dont worry man, you will be in a good situation up there in Imae, by the way you wont be living in Imae, probably Sunae, 2 stops away. I know quite a few of the Imae crew, and they are cool characters. Avalon is alright, no nonsense, always paid and what not. Bundang is fun, there are a few bars, and remember Seoul is only half an hour by bus. Good luck man.
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jmoney



Joined: 14 Oct 2006
PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
good to know. Thanks for the reply
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ajgeddes



Joined: 28 Apr 2004
Location: Yongsan
PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 8:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is it actually called Avalon Elementary School?
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djsmnc



Joined: 20 Jan 2003
Location: Dave's ESL Cafe
PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 8:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
More foreigners in Bundang???
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jmoney



Joined: 14 Oct 2006
PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
ajgeddes wrote:
Is it actually called Avalon Elementary School?


I was told Avalon has a lot of different branches - I am working the elementary branch in Imae. So, I don't think the full name is just "Avalon Elementary School"; I assume there is more than just one elementary school by Avalon in SK.
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ajgeddes



Joined: 28 Apr 2004
Location: Yongsan
PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sorry, it just sounds strange that they name it an elementary school. Isn't Avalon a hagwon?
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jmoney



Joined: 14 Oct 2006
PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
yea it is
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Qinella



Joined: 25 Feb 2005
Location: the crib
PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
djsmnc wrote:
More foreigners in Bundang???


Well it couldn't stay pristine forever. Turnin' into a slum is inevitable.
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spliff



Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand
PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Bungdang is nice... lots of swanky outlets. BTW, is that your BF in your avatar? If it is ...... get a LIFE! Shocked
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Yu_Bum_suk



Joined: 25 Dec 2004
PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Umm, I think what you think to be an 'elementary school' is actually an after-school academy for elementary school students. What are your hours?
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jmoney



Joined: 14 Oct 2006
PostPosted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 6:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yu_Bum_suk wrote:
Umm, I think what you think to be an 'elementary school' is actually an after-school academy for elementary school students. What are your hours?


Yea that's what it is; I knew that! Wink My hours are from 3-10.
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The Hierophant



Joined: 13 Sep 2005
PostPosted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 6:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
jmoney wrote:
Yu_Bum_suk wrote:
Umm, I think what you think to be an 'elementary school' is actually an after-school academy for elementary school students. What are your hours?


Yea that's what it is; I knew that! Wink My hours are from 3-10.


When you show up they may want you to turn up early for prep time too. So you might end up being there from 1.30 or 2 and start teaching at 3. Prep time is almost universally unpaid at hagwons, and often they'll mention it in the fashion of 'oh, by the way, you'll be working about 10 hours per week for free. Cheers.'
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