Question: Why is everyone in South Korea?

[handisnak]

Answer: ???

I guess that's your job, Legionnaires! (sp?)

[grass_roots]

huh? totally lost me on that one

[Medic_Marleau]

I think the real question is why aren't YOU in South Korea.

Honestly, I think they went so they could have an experience they could tell the grandkids..

*Looks into the future at Syl talking to her grandkids (if and when they come)*
"Back in MY day, I went to South Korea, and I learned the meaning of driving."

[CanuckPilot]

I think they're teaching english...

But regardless... I thought you had to be volunteering with a unit in order to keep from dropping to the sub-reserve... I'm not sure how it's all being worked out.

[CProctor]

Yes, we're both out here teaching english. Why? It's a good way to get to travel, the kids don't ALL suck, and the food's great! :)

As for Syl, I believe she's on HQ or Det or Region or something staff (hey, I just play with crayons), and whilst out here, her job is to lay the foundations for an Army Cadet exchange to Korea.

Me, I'll be handing in my ID card. I have to be parading with a unit, and well... there aren't many round here. I get 2 years to rejoin the cadet program, or I lose my rate entirely and have to start from scratch. Oh well. Canada here I come!

[The Blue Tory]

Yes, we're both out here teaching english. Why? It's a good way to get to travel, the kids don't ALL suck, and the food's great! :)

As for Syl, I believe she's on HQ or Det or Region or something staff (hey, I just play with crayons), and whilst out here, her job is to lay the foundations for an Army Cadet exchange to Korea.

Me, I'll be handing in my ID card. I have to be parading with a unit, and well... there aren't many round here. I get 2 years to rejoin the cadet program, or I lose my rate entirely and have to start from scratch. Oh well. Canada here I come!

Caro come to Ontario... we still need someone to replace Colin here...

then again if you go to BC you can stay in the CW house...

[grass_roots]

oh wow, I had no clue you were both out there doing the english teaching thing, that's really cool

I wish I knew how to say good luck in korean, so I could uhh say uh good luck...in Korean :D

[S Urbanoski]

oh wow, I had no clue you were both out there doing the english teaching thing, that's really cool

I wish I knew how to say good luck in korean, so I could uhh say uh good luck...in Korean :D


Annyong Haseyo....."HELLO, GOODBYE"....etc

And yes...I'm still working for HQ, who'd have thought running to the other end of the world would get me a better job.

I'll be back in Canada to take up shop as the Orientiering Officer at Quadra this summer (the cookie monster).

[CProctor]

Annyong Haseyo....."HELLO, GOODBYE"....etc



Or in fact, anything ending in -aseyo...

Kaeguli juseyo! = Give me the frog!

Pajang haejuseyo = To go, please (food)

Gobbledegookhaseyo = everything else

CP

[Lt(N) Jean Cyr]

if you go to BC you can stay in the CW house...


:eek: (and because my message was too short).... :eek:

[The Blue Tory]

:eek: (and because my message was too short).... :eek:

Why not? You've already got your kids and Colin there... why not have Caro too?

She won't colour on your walls with crayons much more than your kids do or did

[Lt(N) Jean Cyr]

Why not? You've already got your kids and Colin there... why not have Caro too?

She won't colour on your walls with crayons much more than your kids do or did


LOL - Colin's gone in June....and Caro is far too messy (ask Sylena) ;)

Just kidding....Caro and Syl both know they are welcome anytime :)

J

[CaptPilk]

Just kidding....Caro and Syl both know they are welcome anytime :)

J

But think of all the cookie crumbs!

G!

[The Blue Tory]

LOL - Colin's gone in June....and Caro is far too messy (ask Sylena) ;)

Just kidding....Caro and Syl both know they are welcome anytime :)

J

Oh sure... dump him on us Ontario folk

Once July comes we're kicking him back to BC, Vernon specifically

Sounds like we got a game of "Pass the Colin" here

[Lt(N) Jean Cyr]

Oh sure... dump him on us Ontario folk

Once July comes we're kicking him back to BC, Vernon specifically

Sounds like we got a game of "Pass the Colin" here

hehe...well, he is from Ontario..(You deserve him)....Are you so sure he's going to Vernon? ;)

As for cookie crumbs Pilk...they're the least of my worries..(I have a dustbuster for that)...it's other items I'm thinking of that will accumulate and have to be "rid" of ;)

J

[Spinnaker]

*snicker* :p

[Pilot]

Kaeguli juseyo! = Give me the frog!


that basically covers anything you'll ever need.. :rolleyes: :D

[LukeMorin]

Well,
i would like to know, HOW, you can sign up for this, or can you sign up for this?
or even how you sign onto any of these kind of overseas things?

[grass_roots]

well with teaching english there are organizations that will help you attain your visa and attain employment but it can all be done as an indivual, all you need is a work visa(these are very different from country to country so there's no point in giving details) and a plane ticket ;). Before you go you'll want to consider where you'll stay for your first week while you're job hunting, getting or renewing your passport(you'll need to do this before applying for a work visa)learning the basics of the local language and culture, and getting all the apropriate vaccinations/perscriptions for overseas travel.

Lonely Planet has a wicked series of travel books for practically ANY destination in the world that gives you tips on all the things listed above.

For teaching english you also need to complete an ESL qualification, I think it's like a 20 hour course or something that basically gives you a crash course in teaching english, you can usually take these at private language institutions located in urban areas or sometimes even through your college.

If you're looking for something that offers travel and volunteer oportunities for the first timer check out the following; www.cwy-jcm.org www.yci.org

If you just want to go overseas and work, and not have much to show for it when you get back, check out www.swap.ca

a general travel discount service for sutdents and youth www.travelcuts.com

If you have a college or University education and are looking for internships and employment overseas check out www.acdi-cida.gc.ca and check out the youth zone or employment links.

General info on travel for youth and students from the government http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/canadaeuropa/youth/

Hope that helps, safe travels ;)

[grass_roots]

Oh and www.lonelyplanet.com wicked site to start with when considering where you might like to go, they have a discusion board there too, filled with experienced globe trotters to give you advice.

And there really is LIMITLESS oportunites out there, I have a big long list somewhere of tons of NGOs and Government services/programs for this kind of stuff so if your interested in anything in particular just let me know and I'll try to get you a link.

Also go to an employment/youth centre or an HRDC office and pick up a free copy of Youth Links, it has EVERYTHING you would want to know on youth travel, scholorships, internships, exchanges, work programs, etc, etc, both here in Canada and abroad.

Peace

oh and my apologies to all the Aussies, Brits, Yanks and Kiwis, most of my tips and links are for Canucks only ;)

[sailrox]

www.vfp.org

Low cost workcamps all over the world!

I'm going on one! Yay!