> After travelling from Vancouver, Canada to Gwangju, Korea, this email
> was a direct notice to MunHwa Language School school as I fled the
> scene the very next day. Didn't even get inside a classroom!:

> I wasn't about to wait for our suggested meeting on Thursday. My
> immediate exodus was prompted by the following:
> When I awoke early morning to the clatter and sounds of hammering and
> pots banging, I got up to further investigate. By now its daybreak
> and I can see
> my surroundings. I opened sliding door at living room
> to discover a market of stalls below the apt with
> garbage all over, open running ditches. Noise and overpowering urine
> smell in addition to a filthy apartment! I don't think so.

> This contract was doomed from the start. Arriving in Korea didn't get
> any better. Not being met at the airport is really inexcusable.
> Eventually being taken to apt to find my bedroom was without a light,
> as was the bathroom. The bed was without linens or towels for
> freshening up. Going shopping on arrival for essentials after a
> journey half-way 'round the world is not my idea of being welcomed to
> new country and surroundings.

> With the light of dawn I could inspect apt more thoroughly. There
> were exposed areas around piping rampant with cockroaches (inside and
> out) and mice droppings. The kitchen was encrusted in
> layered filth and the oven in a rancid disgusting state. At this
> point I decided 'I am out of
> here'; wake up the roommate with these same words.

> Adeline (roommate) said she mentioned more than once about the
> lighting (or lack of it), no linens and the cleaning
> requirements for incoming roommate.

> You not only need a co-ordinator for staff, you need to develop a
> system for your incoming/outgoing staff. You really have done more
> harm by your inefficiency and turning a blind eye to simple matters.

> Rose Lynde

Well, I think some people were meant to be interns in the White-House. By any standards, Munhwa is one of the best Language Institutes in Korea. I understand your concern but your accusations are beyond limit. We all have different expectations as per our countries standards. It is unfortunate that yours were never met. That doesn't mean your judgement on this institute and the Apt was correct.
I wish you the best in your search for luxurious necessities.
Korea is Korea... Canada is Canada... Be adaptive!!!