Comments on: Seoul-Bound http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound Life, Blogging, and WordPress Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:51:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ned http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-272850 ned Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:25:50 +0000 http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-272850 Hi Justin! I stumbled across your blog online and I noticed you said that you are working for Avalon English. I would love to hear a bit about your experience with them - how has it been? I was offered a teaching position with them, but I have heard mixed reviews so I'm eager to learn more. I would be teaching at their Bundang IVY campus (don't know if you know anything about that particular branch). Regardless, any feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks a lot. Hi Justin!

I stumbled across your blog online and I noticed you said that you are working for Avalon English. I would love to hear a bit about your experience with them – how has it been? I was offered a teaching position with them, but I have heard mixed reviews so I’m eager to learn more. I would be teaching at their Bundang IVY campus (don’t know if you know anything about that particular branch). Regardless, any feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks a lot.

]]> By: wes http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-248738 wes Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:46:50 +0000 http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-248738 teaching English is big time biz in Japan which is why even NHK produce their own English language learning programs even though most are lousy - thous some are more entertaining than educational :) http://www.japansugoi.com/wordpress/nhk-english-learning-show-with-chad-mullane/ teaching English is big time biz in Japan which is why even NHK produce their own English language learning programs even though most are lousy – thous some are more entertaining than educational :) http://www.japansugoi.com/wordpress/nhk-english-learning-show-with-chad-mullane/

]]> By: Dan http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-157874 Dan Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:43:50 +0000 http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-157874 Hello Justin, I will soon embark on the same journey you are currently endeavoring. I am also going through g’daykorea and will be leaving for korea later this month. Please keep blogging and let us all know what you are experiencing! Hello Justin,
I will soon embark on the same journey you are currently endeavoring. I am also going through g’daykorea and will be leaving for korea later this month. Please keep blogging and let us all know what you are experiencing!

]]> By: Justin Tadlock http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-1008 Justin Tadlock Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:30:27 +0000 http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-1008 <strong>Chris</strong> You should definitely read <a href="http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/12/07/so-you-wanna-teach-english-in-south-korea" title="So, you wanna teach English in South Korea?"</a> So, you wanna teach English in South Korea?</a>. I talk a little more about G'day in that post. I hear there are some better recruitment agencies out there. I'm trying to keep the discussion going on at that post. With a master's degree, you can probably teach whatever age group you want. What is your degree in? Chris
You should definitely read So, you wanna teach English in South Korea?. I talk a little more about G’day in that post. I hear there are some better recruitment agencies out there. I’m trying to keep the discussion going on at that post.

With a master’s degree, you can probably teach whatever age group you want. What is your degree in?

]]> By: Chris http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-1009 Chris Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:53:40 +0000 http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-1009 I would take it that G'Day Korea is a faily reputable outfit, from what you have said. I realize that they are just the recruiters at the beginning of the process, but I would that is the most crucial period. If you have any specific observations to make let me know. Also, I have lived in coastal South Florida all my life. My area isn't as urbanized as most parts of Florida. I have a master's degree (but no teaching background) and I am in my mid-30's. I was just wondering if you had any thoughts on what part of Korea and what age groups you might recommend for me. I would take it that G’Day Korea is a faily reputable outfit, from what you have said. I realize that they are just the recruiters at the beginning of the process, but I would that is the most crucial period. If you have any specific observations to make let me know. Also, I have lived in coastal South Florida all my life. My area isn’t as urbanized as most parts of Florida. I have a master’s degree (but no teaching background) and I am in my mid-30′s. I was just wondering if you had any thoughts on what part of Korea and what age groups you might recommend for me.

]]> By: Justin http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-1007 Justin Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:17:12 +0000 http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-1007 <strong>Tyson</strong> It'd be great to meet up sometime if you're over here teaching. Unless you're the Tyson I've met already. It's hard to tell because I've met so many people thus far. Tyson
It’d be great to meet up sometime if you’re over here teaching. Unless you’re the Tyson I’ve met already. It’s hard to tell because I’ve met so many people thus far.

]]> By: Tyson http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-1006 Tyson Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:49:35 +0000 http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-1006 I like your story and hope to see more of you during this amazing adventure in S-E-O-U-L. Let's get a pint. I like your story and hope to see more of you during this amazing adventure in S-E-O-U-L. Let’s get a pint.

]]> By: Justin http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-1005 Justin Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:30:16 +0000 http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-1005 Thanks for writing Austin. Although I've only been here a month and half, I have enjoyed most of my time here. I actually live in the Bundang area, which I guess you can say is the outskirts. Where you want to work really depends on what kind of city you personally like to live in. Some of the larger areas, spefically the main part of Seoul, can get overly crowded at times. The area I live in is just right for me because I enjoy having a grocery store, a few convenient stores, the Samsung Plaza, and lots of places to eat nearby, but it's not too crowded. Well, on the weekends it can be. I think a better reference about places to live might be the couple from <a href="http://thedailykimchi.blogspot.com" title="The Daily Kimchi"> The Daily Kimchi</a>. I believe they lived in Seoul. But, if you would be satisfied with a smaller city setting, I would definitely recommend the Bundang district. What schools are offering you a job? I work at Avalon English, which has been great. Thanks for writing Austin. Although I’ve only been here a month and half, I have enjoyed most of my time here. I actually live in the Bundang area, which I guess you can say is the outskirts.

Where you want to work really depends on what kind of city you personally like to live in. Some of the larger areas, spefically the main part of Seoul, can get overly crowded at times. The area I live in is just right for me because I enjoy having a grocery store, a few convenient stores, the Samsung Plaza, and lots of places to eat nearby, but it’s not too crowded. Well, on the weekends it can be.

I think a better reference about places to live might be the couple from The Daily Kimchi. I believe they lived in Seoul. But, if you would be satisfied with a smaller city setting, I would definitely recommend the Bundang district.

What schools are offering you a job? I work at Avalon English, which has been great.

]]> By: Austin Bishop http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-999 Austin Bishop Tue, 02 Oct 2007 04:13:54 +0000 http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-999 Justin, My name is Austin Bishop and I have been offered a position with Goodday Korea. Anyways, I received my B.A. from LSU several years ago and I am considering this position either in Seoul or on the outskirts. Please provide me with any feedback on preferences. Thanks, Austin Justin,

My name is Austin Bishop and I have been offered a position with Goodday Korea. Anyways, I received my B.A. from LSU several years ago and I am considering this position either in Seoul or on the outskirts. Please provide me with any feedback on preferences.

Thanks,

Austin

]]> By: Justin http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-1003 Justin Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:44:23 +0000 http://justintadlock.com/archives/2007/08/10/seoul-bound#comment-1003 So far, so good. I'm actually waiting right now for someone to pick me up from the hotel. I'll blog as soon as I get a chance and know more about what's going on. So far, so good. I’m actually waiting right now for someone to pick me up from the hotel. I’ll blog as soon as I get a chance and know more about what’s going on.

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