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DanielP



Joined: 25 Nov 2006
PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:00 pm    Post subject: Any new first-years? Reply with quote
Hey peeps!
I just wanted to holla at all the new EFL/ESL teachers and welcome them to South Korea. Being a newcomer myself, it's nice to know you're not alone in this new and different world called Korea.

Having said that, what are some of your first impressions of this place?

I love Korean barbeque! Nothin like sitting down on the warm floor, having a video camera, some good new friends, a Korean barbeque, and some soju! Had a chance to try North Korean Soju, but by that time my digestive system was on strike. Wink

Granted, I'm in the honeymoon phaze, but why not enjoy it!

Cheers!
Daniel
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ChinaBoy



Joined: 17 Feb 2007
PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
sitting on the floor is the 2nd-worst eating experience and I refuse to do it ever again

being on CAMERA while doing so is the worst
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Hanson



Joined: 20 Oct 2004
PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
ChinaBoy wrote:
sitting on the floor is the 2nd-worst eating experience and I refuse to do it ever again

being on CAMERA while doing so is the worst


You sound like a fun guy to hang out with.

Enjoy the honeymoon stage! I like reading positive newbie accounts of their impressions on Korea; it reminds me of how I used to feel. I remember how cool/different/interesting everything was, and how every few minutes, I was making new discoveries and connecting all the dots. I'm by no means an expert, since I still do have new discoveries from time to time, but they are fewer as time goes on.
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tesseract



Joined: 26 May 2006
PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 11:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I just got here a few days ago and so far I have had a good experience. I'm on Jeju Island so I love the palm trees! So far, everyone has been very nice and helpful. Basically everything I need is within walking distance and I like my apartment. My first day at work was Friday. It was a little hectic, especially since I'm teaching kindergarteners, but I think I will enjoy it. Going to E-Mart was definitely an experience, but I was able to find just about everyhing I needed there. So far, so good. I'm still getting settled in and I'm sure my first week at work will be a little crazy. Of course, I miss everyone at home but I haven't had much time for the real homesickness to set in yet. I think I'll like it here.
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