Moving to Korea from Canada
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5 years ago in #korea by abitcoinskeptic (73)
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Very interesting to read, i learned a bit about korea the last days, so im kind of specific interested in this topic.
Im from germany and in europe (i think in america too) we generally have no idea about the asian culture and the "asian lifestyle".
For example a friend of me told me, that in korea its kind of normal for guys to use make up.
Im really interested in other cultures and lifestyles these days.
so i would look forward to your article about why you decided to stay there.
it definitely sounds like a geat experience and knowing the cultures of two very different countries (i think canada and korea are very differently) is definitly an big enrichment.
Actually, I knew a fair bit about Asia before moving here. Not only were geography and culture favorite subjects of mine, but also Northern Toronto is like 70% Asian. There are huge neighborhoods and shopping malls that are more Asian than the ones in Asian (this is coming from someone who has lived in Asia for over 13 years).
In any case, you are right, some Korean dudes do wear make-up. My Korean friends don't either do I - I'm a natural beauty ;), but the guys into K-pop culture especially some of those millennials and younger do and it's definitely not as metrosexual as in the West. Plastic surgery is very accepted and normal here. Personally, I think it's great.
Why I decided to stay here is a little bit more complicated, but I do look forward to telling it in pieces all in good time.
Canada and Korea are indeed very different. I speak somewhat limited Korean and I could have probably learned Perfect German twice over with the time and effort I've invested. Other than our shared humanity, there is nothing culturally similar since prehistoric times.
Cool story, now who would downvote something like this? I've been to Port Hope, it's a fairly typical but nice small town.
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They are trolls or idiots downvoting.
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Farley Mowat was quite the colourful local character. When I commuted to TO on the VIA I would often see him on the platform picking up weekend guests on a Friday evening. Rather I heard him. He was the short fellow with the big booming voice. That would have been 30 some odd years ago. He lived his last years in Port Hope.
That's an interesting story. Authors and creative types definitely keep interesting company. I knew he lived in Port Hope, but unfortunately, I didn't cross the stream to read into the details or ask my relative about it who probably knows a lot more about the details than I do.
It's a very accessible town well located. I was most interested to hear about the coal and steel barons from the US having summer cottages in that town, or the old lodges and social clubs.
If you've read his books you'll know he wrote stories set in the far north a lot. That was the significance of the installation. I read Lost in the Barrens as a teenager.
At one time there was a ferry that ran from the US to Cobourg. That is what brought the rich from the south to summer in Cobourg and Port Hope.
I think I read one of his books while in school.
I had no idea about the ferry, I assumed it was a train. But that makes sense if it's coming from Rochester. I know they wanted to build a ferry from there to Toronto, but Toronto didn't really think it would be a good idea.
That's funny you were bored with Canada and moved to Korea. My kids tell me they are bored with Korea and want to live near the Great Lakes.
I really think it comes down to age. Late teens through early 30s is a really nice time to be in big cities like Seoul.
Now I feel differently and prefer my quieter place in the outer suburbs. I could imagine children between the ages of 5 to 15 or so would absolutely love it. I have a friend who just moved from here to Canada with his family (none of them are Canadian) and they absolutely love it there. Mostly it's the clean air and space. 2 things Korea won't solve any time soon.
Ah, we taught English here to refugees at the start of Papillon for about 12 years. Both me and my wife are qualified TEFL teachers and I now have another friend that is also an English teacher in South Korea.
You have certainly explained your moves here very well, but I think your heart is still in Canada my friend.
Blessings!
Interesting that you used to do TEFL. I have a TESOL qualification which is basically the same thing. There are quite a lot of English teachers here. A lot of people never seem to learn the language even though they spent 10 years or so studying it. I guess without real motivation it's a waste of time.
Part of my heart is in Canada, but part is also in Korea. I guess it's similar to having two family members or being from mixed heritage/ancestry. I guess if they fought a war, I would have to choose one or the other, but such an event seems unlikely.
I hear you my friend and it will indeed turn out to be a difficult decision for you. Let's hope that it will never happen as I don't think that there is bad blood between the two countries. More of a worry is North Korea methinks. But I stay away from politics and rather try to live a life of peace.
Blessings!
My bro in law was planning to teach English in Japan or Korea, not sure why he never made it a reality. Would make a good excuse for us to vacation a month long in either country 😅
It's changed a lot over the years. You kinda need to plan to do it before you go now. Still worth the experience in my opinion.
Now we know more about you now! It's was fun reading your story.
Glad you liked it.
That's a neat story. I can certainly relate to getting bored and wanting a change - I personally still suffer that! Nice to see you're happy with the choice.
I think everyone can relate to being bored at times.
I'm a lot more boring than I used to be. I probably wouldn't make the same choice now, but I don't regret it.
what?!
wow, 9 years of teaching there, grand man or what are you anyway - a lass?
Well, lucky you, it's still in my BL to get there!
edit : PS, I really thought you're Korean! some of your writings kind'a have that appeal of my prof students!
Yeah 9 years was enough. I decided to move on, but not out. My current job isn't related in the slighted to education.
I identify as male, lol.
I understand the confusion. Sometimes I write from a Korean perspective. With so many students over the years and friends now, It's relatively easy to pick up their writing style and emulate it. I usually go weeks without interacting with a single foreigner in person. I've definitely lived in Korea long enough that I can show a unique perspective.
ah, that explains a lot! Thanks for clarifying you're a he ^ ^
I did pick up on the Kr writing style hahaha it was pretty obvious.
Cool. I like learning people's backstories.
Thanks. I'll slowly release more. I don't like doing too much at once since I find writing about myself borning. I always need to add something I'm up to more recently.