Ways that 3 high school girls can raise money to go on an international trip?
For graduation my friends and I want to take a trip to South Korea. That won't be for a while though. But need to get a lot of money to do so. Any suggestions on "safe" ways to make money would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Financial Aid - 2 Answers
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car washes
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car wash bake sale get a part time job invent a product lemonade stand!! baby sit clean houses walk dogs extra chores don't gamble!!!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Why are American products so expensive in South Korea?
Why are American products so expensive in South Korea?
I was teaching in South Korea recently and noticed the extravagant prices on American and other Western products. For example, a cooking pot from USA costs 200$ while in Canada (my country) it's only 40$! Other things are the same: Pizza Hut costs 45$ for a medium pizza, salad and drinks. In Canada, around 25$ for the same thing! Clothes are even worse: a Lacoste shirt costs 250$. The same shirt is 90$ in Canada. It can't just be the import taxes, shipping costs, or the fee for using an American logo or brand name. What is this all about? It seems like the USA is deliberately gouging extra money out of the Koreans because the locals simply don't know any better and think that's a normal price. This also can't be explained by salary differences. I'd understand if Koreans made three times more per hour than Americans, but that's not the case. In fact, they make much less per hour! The minimum wage adds up to 4$ US!! Can anyone enlighten me on this?
Other - Business & Finance - 1 Answers
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It could be the importer or the store owner making a huge profit. Or it could be a way to encourage Koreans to buy Korean.
I was teaching in South Korea recently and noticed the extravagant prices on American and other Western products. For example, a cooking pot from USA costs 200$ while in Canada (my country) it's only 40$! Other things are the same: Pizza Hut costs 45$ for a medium pizza, salad and drinks. In Canada, around 25$ for the same thing! Clothes are even worse: a Lacoste shirt costs 250$. The same shirt is 90$ in Canada. It can't just be the import taxes, shipping costs, or the fee for using an American logo or brand name. What is this all about? It seems like the USA is deliberately gouging extra money out of the Koreans because the locals simply don't know any better and think that's a normal price. This also can't be explained by salary differences. I'd understand if Koreans made three times more per hour than Americans, but that's not the case. In fact, they make much less per hour! The minimum wage adds up to 4$ US!! Can anyone enlighten me on this?
Other - Business & Finance - 1 Answers
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It could be the importer or the store owner making a huge profit. Or it could be a way to encourage Koreans to buy Korean.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Teaching in South Korea?
Teaching in South Korea?
Is teaching in South Korea better than China? I found out Asia is easier to teach in than Europe because im American and not in the EU. I'm 17 and here's what I want to do. Get my 4 year degree in computer science here in the usa. Teach English and maybe be a private tutor. If I tutored I would work freelance from a laptop with my degree. I heard you can make good money teaching in S. Korea even compared to the usa. I looked at pics o Seoul and It looks awesome! So modern and I har they havesuch advanced technology we dont have here.
Korea - 5 Answers
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I would say go for Korea rather than China. Especially if you could land a job in or near Seoul. Seoul is IMO the second largest metro area in asia, behind Tokyo. I'm pretty sure you'll have a lot of fun. If you're looking to meet other foreigners while you're there, itaewon is your best bet.
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What is better? South Korea and Japan pay the most for English teachers, but the cost of living is high. Apart from your degree get yourself a teaching certificate such as CELTA - it only takes 4 weeks. I teach in Vietnam - the salaries are lower but the cost of living is about as cheap as it gets. Other advice - be careful with accepting your first teaching position - check the school out thoroughly and make sure that they have a good rep.
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I have lived in both countries, and still travel there frequently. A LOT of the ads for English teachers are a sheer rip-off, and what you make will BARELY let you live. The first thing you want to ask is do they make you surrender your passport. It's not legal for them to do, but it is still a very widespread practice. It forces you to stay for the entire duration of your contract. I have yet to be in either country and not come in contact with a teacher or two who's also dying to get out of country. THAT being said.... I've also met several that are pretty well to do - but they work for themselves and teach "informally". Their rates are about triple and they seldom lack for students, so it can be done. Just be careful.
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Teaching in South Korea is the best country in Asia for making money. Japan's salaries are slightly higher, but the cost of living is greater there. You won't make much money in mainland China; however, Taiwan is a good option. Of course four years down the road many things can change.
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The people who do the best in teaching on the side are the ones who are hooked up with a well known after-hours school (school after school) or know affluent families (connections). Both, especially the latter, require Korean. You obviously make more in Korea than China, it's true. And yes, I know people who make 50k+ in their 'side job' but it's not usually the norm for newcomers. Some parts of Seoul are not very modern. Just like any other city. Some parts are great, some are pretty darn boring and ugly.
Is teaching in South Korea better than China? I found out Asia is easier to teach in than Europe because im American and not in the EU. I'm 17 and here's what I want to do. Get my 4 year degree in computer science here in the usa. Teach English and maybe be a private tutor. If I tutored I would work freelance from a laptop with my degree. I heard you can make good money teaching in S. Korea even compared to the usa. I looked at pics o Seoul and It looks awesome! So modern and I har they havesuch advanced technology we dont have here.
Korea - 5 Answers
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I would say go for Korea rather than China. Especially if you could land a job in or near Seoul. Seoul is IMO the second largest metro area in asia, behind Tokyo. I'm pretty sure you'll have a lot of fun. If you're looking to meet other foreigners while you're there, itaewon is your best bet.
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What is better? South Korea and Japan pay the most for English teachers, but the cost of living is high. Apart from your degree get yourself a teaching certificate such as CELTA - it only takes 4 weeks. I teach in Vietnam - the salaries are lower but the cost of living is about as cheap as it gets. Other advice - be careful with accepting your first teaching position - check the school out thoroughly and make sure that they have a good rep.
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I have lived in both countries, and still travel there frequently. A LOT of the ads for English teachers are a sheer rip-off, and what you make will BARELY let you live. The first thing you want to ask is do they make you surrender your passport. It's not legal for them to do, but it is still a very widespread practice. It forces you to stay for the entire duration of your contract. I have yet to be in either country and not come in contact with a teacher or two who's also dying to get out of country. THAT being said.... I've also met several that are pretty well to do - but they work for themselves and teach "informally". Their rates are about triple and they seldom lack for students, so it can be done. Just be careful.
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Teaching in South Korea is the best country in Asia for making money. Japan's salaries are slightly higher, but the cost of living is greater there. You won't make much money in mainland China; however, Taiwan is a good option. Of course four years down the road many things can change.
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The people who do the best in teaching on the side are the ones who are hooked up with a well known after-hours school (school after school) or know affluent families (connections). Both, especially the latter, require Korean. You obviously make more in Korea than China, it's true. And yes, I know people who make 50k+ in their 'side job' but it's not usually the norm for newcomers. Some parts of Seoul are not very modern. Just like any other city. Some parts are great, some are pretty darn boring and ugly.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Is there anyone that would like to teach English in South Korea? (for details, e-mail me)?
Is there anyone that would like to teach English in South Korea? (for details, e-mail me)?
There is a high demand for the English language in South Korea. I am currently working here myself, and it is GREAT!!! Contact me if you have any questions. benefits: paid housing, plane tickets paid for, new experience, and making money.
Korea - 4 Answers
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Ah I wish, but I am too young
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There are people out there that would like to teach. But there is a good question about teaching on the two year degree instead of 4 year degree. Is there people out there doing it? I always wonder on that. There are teachers out there yeaching in korea illegally on tourist visas. If u want please contact me, I would like more info on the two year degree plan in korea. thanks
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It IS possible to work at a rural public school on a two-year degree (or just two years of college). I have a good friend with an associate's degree in business, and she makes 1.8 million a month at a public school and has a valid visa, and is 100% legal. No TESOL/TEFL/etc. certificate is required. That said, I don't think I would ever teach in Korea again. I once taught there, but I moved on. Korea is a terrible EFL environment, to be honest. No legal rights unless you have Korean blood, Koreans are generally less friendly than most other people in Asia, many of the kids whose parents can afford English lessons are spoiled little brats, and the system is not geared towards professionalism, only short-term profit from the parents. My advice to prospective teachers is to teach in Taiwan or Japan, not China or Korea.
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WE DON'T NEED ILLEGAL ENGLISH TEACHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DON'T EVEN THINK OF THAT YOU HAVE TO HAVE A FOUR-YEAR DIPLOMA AND TESOL CERTIFICATE. THE BOTTOM LINE IS YOU MUST NOT BREAK THE KOREAN LAW I DON'T THINK SHINCHON'S GOT A BA FROM YONSEI UNIVERSITY . SHINCHON JUST ATTENDED YONSEI UNIVERSITY KOREAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE THAT HE SHOULDN'T BE PROUD OF. COZ ANYBODY CAN GO YONSEI UNIVERSITY KOREAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE . IT'S JUST SAME AS PRIVATE INSTITUTE .
There is a high demand for the English language in South Korea. I am currently working here myself, and it is GREAT!!! Contact me if you have any questions. benefits: paid housing, plane tickets paid for, new experience, and making money.
Korea - 4 Answers
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Ah I wish, but I am too young
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There are people out there that would like to teach. But there is a good question about teaching on the two year degree instead of 4 year degree. Is there people out there doing it? I always wonder on that. There are teachers out there yeaching in korea illegally on tourist visas. If u want please contact me, I would like more info on the two year degree plan in korea. thanks
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It IS possible to work at a rural public school on a two-year degree (or just two years of college). I have a good friend with an associate's degree in business, and she makes 1.8 million a month at a public school and has a valid visa, and is 100% legal. No TESOL/TEFL/etc. certificate is required. That said, I don't think I would ever teach in Korea again. I once taught there, but I moved on. Korea is a terrible EFL environment, to be honest. No legal rights unless you have Korean blood, Koreans are generally less friendly than most other people in Asia, many of the kids whose parents can afford English lessons are spoiled little brats, and the system is not geared towards professionalism, only short-term profit from the parents. My advice to prospective teachers is to teach in Taiwan or Japan, not China or Korea.
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WE DON'T NEED ILLEGAL ENGLISH TEACHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DON'T EVEN THINK OF THAT YOU HAVE TO HAVE A FOUR-YEAR DIPLOMA AND TESOL CERTIFICATE. THE BOTTOM LINE IS YOU MUST NOT BREAK THE KOREAN LAW I DON'T THINK SHINCHON'S GOT A BA FROM YONSEI UNIVERSITY . SHINCHON JUST ATTENDED YONSEI UNIVERSITY KOREAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE THAT HE SHOULDN'T BE PROUD OF. COZ ANYBODY CAN GO YONSEI UNIVERSITY KOREAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE . IT'S JUST SAME AS PRIVATE INSTITUTE .
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