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Been A Hot Minute!
From Expedition Evan, 1 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Hi guys.? Not sure if anyone is left that used to read this thing, but I let this here blog die a while back.? Still interested'? Let’s see if I can piece together a recap of the last few months:
I’m in Seoul until August 2011.? My 2nd year began in? a drastically different manner than my 1st, since approximately 80% of my close friends have since left Korea.
Papa Kub came to visit in August.? He was enamored with almost everything, up to and including soju, which I find...
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Vigilante Justice
From Expedition Evan, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Last night started off promising at my new favorite little joint Da Bar, but quickly devolved into daydreams of extreme violence.
My buddy Tad and I enjoyed a couple White Russians in the bubble area of Da Bar (covered in plastic and looking over Hongdae) along with some good conversation, then headed to Zen Bar to meet up with some of his friends. Here’s where the plot begins to thicken…
We threw both of our jackets onto a spare chair and set to enjoying ourselves. Not 10 minutes...
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Turkey Day!
From Expedition Evan, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Since I’m 14 hours ahead of where I grew up, today is officially Thanksgiving! Happy Turkey Day!
This is my 3rd Thanksgiving abroad in a row, and it’ll be the 3rd that has consisted of a pot luck dinner at someone’s apartment with a bunch of displaced folks. Last year in Buenos Aires was a lot of fun, we had about 13 people in an apartment and even managed to find a turkey! This year we won’t have any big birds to cook (80k won / $70 for a small turkey'!), but...
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Ah, High School
From Expedition Evan, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
I remember my time in high school fondly. I can’t imagine my students will look back at high school with anything less than rage and fiery hatred.
The Korean SAT was last Thursday, and from what I can tell it’s complete madness. The day after the exam I held a debate about Korean testing methods with my advanced after school class, and they all are deathly afraid of this test (rightly so!). The test covers 7 subjects, 4 of which the students have a bit of autonomy in choosing. ...
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A Whirlwind of a Week!
From Expedition Evan, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
An AIM chat last Monday evening:
phrozted: “hey evan, sup'”
evankub: “hey ben, where you at man'”
phrozted: “well, i was going to beijing but i didn’t realize i needed a visa, so i may come to seoul.”
evankub: “word. you can crash here if you need to.”
And with those words, the madness began. Come Tuesday evening, Ben was in Seoul crashing on my apartment floor. He’s an old high school buddy that’s currently on a world tour of...
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Gordon Gekko Ain't Got Nothin' On Me
From Expedition Evan, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
One of the primary factors behind people coming to Seoul to teach is the money. There is massive potential to save or pay down debt here.
All public schools jobs (in Seoul at least) offer free furnished housing, reimbursed airfare (I made $350 USD on my flight over here!), bonuses such as paid vacation and a final bonus at the completion of the 1-year contract of a full month’s pay. Some special situations may differ, but for the most part this is what all SMOE (Seoul Ministry of...
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I'm A Seoulite
From Expedition Evan, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Or at least it feels like it.
I’ve been in South Korea for just over 6 weeks now, and I’m still waiting for culture shock to it. Compared to Buenos Aires, this has been a pillow-soft landing. Airfare, apartment, settling cash, it’s all handled. For those of you that have lost track, let me catch you up on what I’m doing.
I am the native English teacher for the 1st year (freshmen) students at Dae Dong Taxation High School. I teach the students (boys and girls)...
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Internet! ARC! Apartment! Seoul!
From Expedition Evan, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
It’s amazing how long it takes to get an internet connection here in Seoul, considering it’s one of the most connected places on the planet. Without the fabled ARC (Alien Registration Card) it’s basically impossible to get anything. Luckily, I have mine (complete with goofy grin plastered on my photo), and am now equipped with blazing fast 88mb per second ADSL. Charter Cable this ain’t.
So updates have been sorely lacking, but I’ll try to sum up what’s...
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Yes, I'm Alive
From Expedition Evan, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Yes, I know I suck at blogging.
I’ve been a bum and haven’t updated, but that doesn’t mean there’s been a shortage of developments. I’ve left Buenos Aires, traveled extensively, arrived in the US, and am currently preparing for a year long position teaching English in Seoul, starting on the 19th. That’s the short version.
Long version: I left Buenos Aires in June, and arrived on US soil again just three days ago. During my trip I visited Salta, Cafayate,...
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New Digs, New Developments
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6 Months In, Where Do I Stand'
From Expedition Evan, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Alright folks, gird your loins, because this one’s a doozy. Monday marked the 6-month anniversary of my time here in Buenos Aires, and I’ve decided to sit back and take stock of my experiences here. So kick back, brew some coffee, and don your reading glasses.
When I first decided to come down to Buenos Aires, I had two friends that were supposed to accompany me. Offering me assurances that they were definitely coming, I went ahead and purchased my one-way ticket to Argentina. ...
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