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jason1234
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:52 pm    Post subject: Question Reply with quote
Hello,

Ive been looking into teaching English in South Korea. I was discussing this with my friend, who has been there 7 years, and when I told him I possessed a law degree(from the US), he told me I should look into university positions.

American law and korean law are obviously different, so Im wondering what use my law degree would even be in Korea. Before I go contacting universities, Im wondering if my friend truly knows what hes talking about.

Any info much appreciated. Whatever it matters, I also possess a BS in Mechanical Engineering and Business minor. Im just curious what my options are.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 6:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi Jason

You have a degree in engineering. a law degree and a minor in business. Welcome to TEFL.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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You have a degree in engineering. a law degree and a minor in business. Welcome to TEFL.

Haha yes Im by no means trying to boast here, but wondering if the university setting in Korea would be a better fit. Personally, the idea of teaching children was what aroused my interest, in addition to the cultural experience in Korea. But when I heard there may be more lucrative opportunities at the university level, I wondered if this was even true.

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
jason1234 wrote:
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You have a degree in engineering. a law degree and a minor in business. Welcome to TEFL.

Haha yes Im by no means trying to boast here, but wondering if the university setting in Korea would be a better fit. Personally, the idea of teaching children was what aroused my interest, in addition to the cultural experience in Korea. But when I heard there may be more lucrative opportunities at the university level, I wondered if this was even true.



I am sorry. I wasn't accusing you of boasting about your array of qualifications. I can quite see how teaching kids would stimulate and arouse you. As for cultural, life changing and totally mint and awesome experiences-Korea is unmatched. Lucrative opportunities are defo the way to go. Arise and seize the moment.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would suggest you to try Teaching English in South Korea. If you have already done your education all the way in English it wouldn't be that tough for you to teach english.
There are Recruitment Agencies in South Korea who ensure to make the transition to a new country as smooth as possible for the teachers. Also these Recruitment Agencies have a list of available job positions from which you can choose the one that best suits your preferences.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would suggest you to try Teaching English in South Korea. If you have already done your education all the way in English it wouldn't be that tough for you to teach english.
There are Recruitment Agencies in South Korea who ensure to make the transition to a new country as smooth as possible for the teachers. Also these Recruitment Agencies have a list of available job positions from which you can choose the one that best suits your preferences.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow... TWO responses from "PeterDrake," a TEFL recruiter in South Korea: Park English Recruitment Agency Inc. Cool Laughing Cool
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Barry Sailes
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
PeterDrake wrote:
There are Recruitment Agencies in South Korea who ensure to make the transition to a new country as smooth as possible for the teachers. Also these Recruitment Agencies have a list of available job positions from which you can choose the one that best suits your preferences.


Want to bet that Peter works for one of those agencies? Do I even need to click on his link?
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