Screw War Let's TeachWork life in Korea
As October rears it’s weary head, Autumn foliage dots the jagged horizon with an array of different colors, and the weather finally feels like New England; cold, windy, and wet. It even snowed today, but not enough to stop all the Kias, Daewoos, and ram air hood scooped Mini-Vans from their high speed evening commutes. […]
Middle schoolers; if the sign said ‘pull’ they would push. They are (without comparison) the most difficult group of kids for me to teach. Coming from a full day of school prior to arrival in my classroom, their behavior is most indignant; always interrupting the lessons with baiting questions or babbling non-sense. Are you married? […]
“Oh yeah, you can get by on a couple hundred dollars until your first paycheck. Korea’s cost of living is much lower than America’s,” said my recruiter. Maybe if you turned into a hermit and ate nothing but rice cakes, that would be true. Bring at least $800 for the first month just to be […]
Wow, that was quick. Only eleven more to go. Counting the days already, you say? Who wouldn’t after having gone through a terrible September of transitions and training. But at least now the really difficult part is over. This is for for anyone considering teaching English abroad. Be aware that your recruiting agent gets paid […]
What the F@ck!? No need to mutter; say it louder next time so the person sitting next to you hears and asks what your problem is. Tell them one of your friends was booed off stage while singing “Happy Birthday” to a panel of six year-olds that were wearing bathrobes and burger king hats. It’s […]
I could be out shopping for useless trinkets at the Saturday antique market down on Art St, but I’m laid up on the couch battling cemented nostrils and voicelessness. Fuck my life.
Nobody got hurt, broke out into tears, or told me to fuck off, so I’d call that a good day. The anxiety up until now was immense, you know, because I’ve NEVER WORKED WITH KIDS BEFORE! Many questions I’ve been asking myself. How are students going to react when I take charge of the classroom? […]