Living Arrangements

The principal at Mirae has put me in contact with some of the other North American teachers there. It's great to get more information from them about what to expect in Dangjin. One teacher that I've emailed is the one I'll be replacing. There is another American who just recently arrived, and a Canadian who's been there for about 6 months. So, when I arrive, there will be three of us sharing an apartment. The apartment is large by Korean standards, including a nice big kitchen (hooray!)! The school is just around the corner--30 second walk. The town is small enough to walk about anywhere. It's supposed to be pretty peaceful, with rice fields around it and the beach nearby. Compared to the larger cities, Dangjin has less of a Western influence, and fewer foreigners. I'll be able to make friends with the Koreans, and I'll have to learn to eat lots of rice and kimchee!! And I guess there's a market on every 5th day where people come to town to sell things. Sounds exciting! The school is also small--just 6-8 teachers. The classes are in the afternoons and evenings. Oh yes, and I also learned that my documents arrived safely! That is fabulous. However, we're still waiting on my official transcripts to get there. 20 days and counting...