From: T
To: i_teach_esl@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 6:50:36 PM
Subject: Hello Again!
To: i_teach_esl@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 6:50:36 PM
Subject: Hello Again!
Hello again!
I am sorry I never did get your name, but my name is T and I contacted you on yesterday about coming to South Korea in the next couple of months. Of course I have questions, very many in fact, but I won't bombard u with too many at a time. I know that I can never prepare enough for such a journey. But I am excited. First, how can I ease the hearts of my family and friends? Some of them are taking it harder than others. And like I said i havent gotten a teaching assignment as of yet but when the time comes I am sure I will be ready to accept the offer. I am also concerned about the housing and of course the food. My housing will be provided, but typically how does it look? and how is it different from western style living? What would you suggest I pack? I am trying to make a list of things to take with me so I won't go out of my mind. How do you deal with being homesick. I am fresh out of college and havent been too many places let alone another country. And the food. What will I be able to eat over there besides Korean dishes? And how long will you remain overseas? This is all for now...thanks again for everything.
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----- Original Message ----
From: english teacher
To: T
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 1:12:06 PM
Subject: Re: Hello Again!
First, how can I ease the hearts of my family and friends? Some of them are taking it harder than others. this is a bit hard for me to answer. when i left everyone wished me well but that was it. i didnt really grow up very sensitive... i was moving, not dying. it's hard for me to comprehend why some people are so upset when we leave. this is south korea, often you'll live in or near seoul, and these are big cities, with cars and hot water and anything else you'd find everywhere else. maybe you should promise to start a blog so friends and family can see how youre doing. email home often. go to a korean restaurant with your friends and family and bond, you can all check out the new foods you'll be eating, together.
My housing will be provided, but typically how does it look? think small.
and how is it different from western style living? uhm...i dont know.
What would you suggest I pack? tampons, deoderant, a set of bedsheets.
http://theblackeslteacher.blogspot.com/2000/01/cell-phonepersonal-goodsdating.html
http://theblackeslteacher.blogspot.com/2000/01/where-to-workvegetarianswhat-to-bring.html
How do you deal with being homesick. my first 6 months or so were very lonely. but you can start trying to find friends/like minded people now, if you konw what part of korea you'll be in. check the groups.
http://theblackeslteacher.blogspot.com/2000/01/isolationlonliness.html
What will I be able to eat over there besides Korean dishes? this depends on where you live, but it seems there are western style places everywhere. i live within walking distance to a subway sandwiches, mcdonalds, kfc, burger king, pizza places, outback steakhouse. but try to go to korean restaurants before you come, you can get a handle on what the foods are, and how to pronounce them, find what you like.
And how long will you remain overseas? i dont konw. at least until feb 2009, that is when my contract is up.
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----- Original Message ----
From: english teacher
To: T
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 1:12:06 PM
Subject: Re: Hello Again!
First, how can I ease the hearts of my family and friends? Some of them are taking it harder than others. this is a bit hard for me to answer. when i left everyone wished me well but that was it. i didnt really grow up very sensitive... i was moving, not dying. it's hard for me to comprehend why some people are so upset when we leave. this is south korea, often you'll live in or near seoul, and these are big cities, with cars and hot water and anything else you'd find everywhere else. maybe you should promise to start a blog so friends and family can see how youre doing. email home often. go to a korean restaurant with your friends and family and bond, you can all check out the new foods you'll be eating, together.
My housing will be provided, but typically how does it look? think small.
and how is it different from western style living? uhm...i dont know.
What would you suggest I pack? tampons, deoderant, a set of bedsheets.
http://theblackeslteacher.blogspot.com/2000/01/cell-phonepersonal-goodsdating.html
http://theblackeslteacher.blogspot.com/2000/01/where-to-workvegetarianswhat-to-bring.html
How do you deal with being homesick. my first 6 months or so were very lonely. but you can start trying to find friends/like minded people now, if you konw what part of korea you'll be in. check the groups.
http://theblackeslteacher.blogspot.com/2000/01/isolationlonliness.html
myspace: http://groups.myspace.com/seoulbrothasandsistas
blackplanet: http://groups.blackplanet.com/seoul
blackplanet: http://groups.blackplanet.com/seoul
What will I be able to eat over there besides Korean dishes? this depends on where you live, but it seems there are western style places everywhere. i live within walking distance to a subway sandwiches, mcdonalds, kfc, burger king, pizza places, outback steakhouse. but try to go to korean restaurants before you come, you can get a handle on what the foods are, and how to pronounce them, find what you like.
And how long will you remain overseas? i dont konw. at least until feb 2009, that is when my contract is up.
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