Ulsan schools

[Gretel]

Can anyone help me with some info on Norian Kindergarten and Megaton Language School (Samsan-branch) in Ulsan?

[keirdre]

I used to work in the hagwon below Megaton Samsan.  I knew somebody who worked up there and they said it was ok - no horror stories anyway!  However, that is only one person, and I didn't know them that well.  Hopefully someone else will have a bit more knowledge.

[wrinklebump]

i can't seem to find anyone that works for norian in dal-dong, i think it's a new branch of the chain. some naver searches turned up pages looking for korean teachers.  all i could find were some pictures: http://www.norian.co.kr/ulsannam/company4.html

hope you find something.

[Powerdome]

Stay away from Ding Ding Dang haha

[duckling]

There's a Norian Kindergarten near my house in Bangeojin (Dong-gu Ulsan).  I've never seen or heard of a foreign teacher working there though.  I do know it is close to a great hamburger restaurant and Ulsan's first Mexican joint is opening up nearby too.  So those are pretty good reasons to work there.  Plus, the slide is those pictures looks sweet.

[Gretel]

Thanks for the replies! 

I decided on the latter and am already three weeks in Ulsan.   :)

Work is great, life is very different, but I'm enjoying every moment!

Take care

[dagfari]

I'm a recent Ulsanite too!  PM incoming

By the way, if you're interested in meeting the foreigner community in Ulsan, check out the facebook pages

Ulsan Online

Benchwarmers

and a facebook user "Cima Bar", which is a bar run by a long-timer, Alan.

[ItsMe]

stay away from ding ding dan (dang))

I lasted for umm the introduction & I ran. 

You brought back memories ha ha ha.

[keirdre]

Ding Ding Dang became BO2 in Ulsan.  I worked at the Samsan BO2 2010-11 and it was fine!  Was worked pretty hard, but always treated fairly / paid on time, and had a decent, brand new apartment.  No complaints here :-)

[Powerdome]

ha is Charles still the boss? i was one of a few that had a nasty time there...got fired with no warnings and the gossip! not to mention the local doctors ringing the school with our results/conditions and all the K teachers knowing ya private details! pricks!

[LC31]

How is Ulsan to live in? I am being offered a placement at CDI in Ulsan, but I've heard both the school and city are pretty terrible. Any feedback would be appreciated!

[Janitor]

How is Ulsan to live in? I am being offered a placement at CDI in Ulsan, but I've heard both the school and city are pretty terrible. Any feedback would be appreciated!

I can't say much about CDI, but I can look into it for you. As for the city being terrible, I hardly think so. The people who usually think that are ones who were hoping for Seoul or Busan and "settled" Ulsan. I guess if you compare Ulsan to Seoul.... it would measure up but it is hardly anywhere near "terrible"

First, life here is what YOU make. Sit in your apartment all weekend complaining to friends back home about not having friends here or how you can't find the organic handmade vegan sausage that you used to get in hipstertown USA and then yeah I guess it could be hard time.

However Ulsan has a lot to offer it is just that a lot of new kids don't give it half a chance because they have their eyes set on different places. Ulsan has a decent beach surrounded by western bars, restaurants and cafes. The downtown core has some great bars with a lively open mic/music scene. There are decent shops and it even has a Costco to get your western food fix. Not to mention the KTX bullet train station.

There are scenic trails that follow the river, gyms to workout in and buses that can take you to some great locations for skiing. If you have to get out then you are only 45 minutes from Haeundae Beach in Busan and a a few hours from Seoul.

To be honest I am not really too sure why people complain about Ulsan so much. Yeah there are better places but there are a ton of worse places in Korea to teach. The thing you have to keep in mind and this goes for any places that you travel to work in, is that it takes some time to get used to and time to adjust.

Most people that complain about Ulsan are the people that want everything handed to them when they arrive. Ulsan is what you make it. Get out and do something. You will find that a lot of people like myself really like living here.

[keirdre]

I had an amazing year in Ulsan.  The city is a nice size, the downtown area has just about enough to do, and the University area around Mugeodong has a nice, young vibe.  There's plenty of mountains nearby, you can go camping at Jinha beach and Ulsan Grand Park is absolutely fantastic all year round.  The Taehwa river is beautiful in spring and summer too - great for running or cycling.  Busan is a short journey away too.

As Janitor said, it's what you make of it.

[Macbeth554]

How is Ulsan to live in? I am being offered a placement at CDI in Ulsan, but I've heard both the school and city are pretty terrible. Any feedback would be appreciated!

Also don't know about CDI, but Ulsan is great.  Look up www.ulsanonline.com, has tons of info on it.  Also Ulsanonline on Facebook.  They have a great waygook community there (I use to live there). 

[btpamali]

I can also confirm that Ulsan is beautiful place to live. A little dull if you want good live music but otherwise aces. I miss it all the time living in Daegu now...