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kentucker4
Joined: 03 Sep 2007
Location: Georgia
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 Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:04 pm Post subject: Things I should bring to Busan |
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In my earlier thread wich got locked down for some reason...go figure, a poster commented on what I should be worrying about to bring with me to S Korea. What exactly do you guys think I should bring with me?
For starters, I have to bring my dog, Crickett. Are there a lot of parks that I can walk her to? What about taking her places transportation wise? Obviously, I won;t have my car with me.
So what all should I bring besides my dog?
Also, do teachers get complete control on what they do everday in class with the kids or is there a set curriculum that each school employs? |
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kat2
Joined: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Busan, South Korea
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For your first question, there aren't a lot of parks in Busan. What area will you be living in? That will determine how close you are to mountains, which are pretty much the only thing not covered in concrete. Well, that or the beach. If you are imagining large parks like somethin you find in Europe, you are not goin to find that here.
Curriculum completely depends on teh school. Some schools give you a ton of freedom, and some give you none at all. Wait until you get a contract offer, then ask the school. |
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Miles Rationis
Joined: 08 May 2007
Location: Just Say No To Korea!
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:09 pm Post subject: Re: Things I should bring to Busan |
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| kentucker4 wrote: |
In my earlier thread wich got locked down for some reason...go figure, a poster commented on what I should be worrying about to bring with me to S Korea. What exactly do you guys think I should bring with me?
For starters, I have to bring my dog, Crickett. Are there a lot of parks that I can walk her to? What about taking her places transportation wise? Obviously, I won;t have my car with me.
So what all should I bring besides my dog?
Also, do teachers get complete control on what they do everday in class with the kids or is there a set curriculum that each school employs? |
Hehe, you are going to be in for a nice shock....or maybe a not so nice one...  |
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kentucker4
Joined: 03 Sep 2007
Location: Georgia
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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| kat2 wrote: |
For your first question, there aren't a lot of parks in Busan. What area will you be living in? That will determine how close you are to mountains, which are pretty much the only thing not covered in concrete. Well, that or the beach. If you are imagining large parks like somethin you find in Europe, you are not goin to find that here.
Curriculum completely depends on teh school. Some schools give you a ton of freedom, and some give you none at all. Wait until you get a contract offer, then ask the school. |
I haven't found out which school yet as I'm still waiting on my passport. My contact syas he will set up interviews with some of the schools he works with in Busan. Do you think I should get a TEFL course? He says it's unneccessary. |
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Miles Rationis
Joined: 08 May 2007
Location: Just Say No To Korea!
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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For your first question, there aren't a lot of parks in Busan. What area will you be living in? That will determine how close you are to mountains, which are pretty much the only thing not covered in concrete. Well, that or the beach. If you are imagining large parks like somethin you find in Europe, you are not goin to find that here.
Curriculum completely depends on teh school. Some schools give you a ton of freedom, and some give you none at all. Wait until you get a contract offer, then ask the school. |
I haven't found out which school yet as I'm still waiting on my passport. My contact syas he will set up interviews with some of the schools he works with in Busan. Do you think I should get a TEFL course? He says it's unneccessary. |
TEFL course? Korea...hahahahahha.... |
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kentucker4
Joined: 03 Sep 2007
Location: Georgia
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Miles Rationis wrote: |
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| kat2 wrote: |
For your first question, there aren't a lot of parks in Busan. What area will you be living in? That will determine how close you are to mountains, which are pretty much the only thing not covered in concrete. Well, that or the beach. If you are imagining large parks like somethin you find in Europe, you are not goin to find that here.
Curriculum completely depends on teh school. Some schools give you a ton of freedom, and some give you none at all. Wait until you get a contract offer, then ask the school. |
I haven't found out which school yet as I'm still waiting on my passport. My contact syas he will set up interviews with some of the schools he works with in Busan. Do you think I should get a TEFL course? He says it's unneccessary. |
TEFL course? Korea...hahahahahha.... |
I love the way that you directly answer my questions. |
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SuperFly
Joined: 09 Jul 2003
Location: In the doghouse
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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You should definitely bring yourself one of those pocket p.ussies for those lonely nights.  |
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thebomb
Joined: 13 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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A TEFL course is not required to teach in Korea, however, when you get a couple of years experience under your belt, and two teachers go for the same job, the one with the TEFL i.e. a qualification, is more likely to be picked for interview.
If you have the time and the money to do it, it definitely will not harm you. Furthermore, if you wish to teach in different countries in the future that do require a TEFL. Post TEFL experience is more desirable than a new TEFL qualification. |
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as-ian
Joined: 04 Sep 2007
Location: Busan, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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Don't worry about TEFL. That is unnecessary in your position (for now, maybe in a year if you like it here).
Also, i would just recommend bringing the little things. I tend to bring strange things, like my hometown's local grown apples. Depends on what you like. ^_~
Anyway, good luck here. Hope it goes as well for you as it does for me. ^^ |
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kentucker4
Joined: 03 Sep 2007
Location: Georgia
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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| as-ian wrote: |
Don't worry about TEFL. That is unnecessary in your position (for now, maybe in a year if you like it here).
Also, i would just recommend bringing the little things. I tend to bring strange things, like my hometown's local grown apples. Depends on what you like. ^_~
Anyway, good luck here. Hope it goes as well for you as it does for me. ^^ |
Thanks. |
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VirginIslander
Joined: 24 May 2006
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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| What kind of dog is it? |
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atomic42
Joined: 06 Jul 2007
Location: Gimhae
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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Stock up on some toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, (they're all much cheaper in the West) and bring a couple books. Also, you might consider a laptop loaded with your favorite TV shows and a few films to help you get over the initial culture shock and give you a link to things back home - Skype is your friend.
Good luck and take it easy. |
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