Tips: Before going to Korea: Get google-voice number, and Vonage/Magic-jack phone: Obitalk.com Take US cell phone? probably, if it’s unlocked and recent. Probably not, if it’s old. US service will work, though expensive. Barb’s sister gave us a cheap phone on her plan, which we keep as emergency. However, Korea phone service, cable, wi-fi is a bit cheaper than US; and our school gets package deal with KT. Newer US phones probably can convert to KT service. Electronics: voltage=220, plugs are round. Take 1 or 2 plug adaptors. Most electronic equipment is multi-voltage, but not all: check it, and try not to take 110volt-only items. Can get plug adaptors in most hardware stores. School typically supplies 1 transformer per house. School provides MacBook to each teacher, so you probably do not need to bring your own laptop, unless you prefer not to carry back and forth. Things to bring: whatever ...
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