In round 3 of our blog series, we asked our teachers to send us just ONE photo that best sums up their time teaching English there, along with ONE sentence.
To see the other photos from this series, click here:
“Blessing the students on graduation day.” – Chase Thomas
“The students I had the privilege to teach have forever changed my life.” – Cory Gartenberg
“Releasing my lantern in Sukhothai during the Loy Kathrong festival…sending my wishes and hopes for the coming year towards the stars! ” – Mindy Somers
“Moving to Thailand is the best decision I ever made.” – Jeremy Still
“Eager students await your teaching!” – Rick Ashmun
“These three girls were always happy to eat lunch with me, talk with me, and play word games with me in the classroom during breaks even though I only taught them once a week, and although I was only at school for a month, I loved them and I really miss them a lot. ” – Chloe Hagerman
“300+ students rushing you for a handshake at the same time plus a handful of roses. The last day of class can be a bit overwhelming in a good way ;)” – James Smith
“The culture is so fascinatingly unique from everywhere I’ve ever known, and permeates all aspects of Thai life” – Erika Wilmes
“Wat Po was one of the most amazing places I’ve ever been and a truly spiritual experience. ” – Nick Candia
“While the tourist bits are great and I love traveling the country, moments like these: singing fun English songs in front of 2500 people, those are the moments that have defined my experience here. ” – Christen Lubbers
“This peaceful Buddha perfectly reflects the serene beauty of Ayuthaya” – Alisha Verly
“I will never forget the generosity and kindness of the friends I have made” – Amanda Lea
“I like to undertake new adventures, conquer new experiences, and stop out of my comfort zone. ” – Tom Cruz
“This photo was taken during Songkran (the best holiday ever) weekend at the Cicada Market in Hua Hin. ” – Kelsey Yohe