Comments on: Why I Love Teaching English to my Korean Students

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:13:47 +0000

@Chance: Yeah, my CTs don’t have any connections. But that’s an inspiring story, Chance. Thanks. Yeah, I do earnestly believe that every choice is somewhat the right choice– even if some right choices seem to take you longer in getting somewhere. 😉

By: Chance Alberg

Chance Alberg — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:58:36 +0000

I think every choice we make is the right choice. Sometimes, it may seem like we ought to have done something differently but the time will come when understand why. You seem to really enjoy challenging yourself, Christine. You are constantly striving for more and thus, this is the logical option for you.

I met a girl yesterday in your exact same shoes, 1 year ago. She claims to have sent out over 30 applications to Universities throughout Korea and only got 2 calls. Then, at the last minute, she met someone that hooked her up with a University job right here in Daegu. She was very satisfied.

Ask your CT’s if they have any connections.

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:34:36 +0000

In reply to Gray.

@Gray: You rock! Thanks!
@Steve: You’re exactly right. What you said is a bit like what my mom told me- kids are everywhere & they’ll just keep coming. Little kids are a bit of my weakness but as you said, it’s a strong growth experience. Sometimes, I think we all have to keep climbing so that we can achieve our best.

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:29:22 +0000

In reply to Chris in South Korea. @Chris: I think the Price is Right had something like that too tho. Contestants could guess the cost of things and then had a choice of what's behind door #1 & 2. Interestingly, outside of my classroom, Korea has been growing on me. It was rough a month ago and things & i'm not sure if culture shock was still working itself out but things feel smoother.

By: Chris in South Korea

Chris in South Korea — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 09:24:32 +0000

That game show you’re thinking of might be ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ – before your time as well as mine 🙂

For what it’s worth, I’m quite happy with Korea overall – there are crappy days of course, but those are typically balanced out by a good day afterwards 🙂

By: Gray

Gray — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 20:10:50 +0000

Sounds like you are a very good teacher, Christine. Yes, I believe there is a right choice for our lives, and I believe we make it every time….even when it doesn’t feel like it in the moment.

By: Steve the QiRanger

Steve the QiRanger — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:23:24 +0000

Go with your gut! There’s always a grand adventure around the corner. The kids do make the classes here and I’m always torn when they leave or my classes get switched around. The great thing I’ve found, is that kids are everywhere. In fact, if you plan on staying in Korea to teach, you’ll find some great kids at your new school (even if you go the Uni route). I’ve been most impressed with students in Indonesia as well. Some great interactions on my travels there! Man, I miss that place.

It will be heartbreaking to leave, but a very powerful growth experience as well.