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Home for the Year in Thailand
We graduated the TESOL course in Hua Hin on Thursday, which was a bitter-sweet occasion. My instructor Justin surprised our class with a rendition of Whitesnake’s Here I Go Again, which was the start of a tearful goodbye.
Falling in Love is Awfully Easy–A Day at Elephant Nature Park
Where do I begin with this place? The Elephant Nature Park just North of Chiang Mai is a world all it’s own.
Alumni Spotlight on Sarah Peters: Remembering My Volunteer Program in Costa Rica
My favorite aspect of the volunteer program was meeting Adriana, the volunteer director at the sanctuary . She was such a kind-hearted woman who was always touched by the volunteers that came to help at the project.
One month in
I have been in Thailand for a month now. I have seen and done some amazing things, and I have met some truly great people. This Friday I leave for Isan, the North East of Thailand. I will be teaching...
Gaecheonjeol – National Foundation Day
National Foundation Day also known as Gaecheonjeol is a Korean holiday on October 3rd. This holiday celebrates the formation of the first Korean state of Goiosen in 2333 B.C. This date has traditionally been regarded as the date for the founding of the...
Fell in Love with Northern Thailand
This past week, we had the pleasure of exploring Northern Thailand; more specifically, we adventured throughout Chiang Mai and Pai. Words cannot begin to describe the unique and breathtaking beauty that is Northern Thailand. I guess living in a...
A Teaching Farang
The highly anticipated English camp is now behind me. I have officially taught a class! Let me explain: My TESOL course is taught at a local Thai school in Chiang Mai by a hilarious British woman named Michelle. For the last two days...
Nothing Quite Like Ballinasloe
During the first weekend in October, the Ballinasloe Horse Fair is an event that anyone involved with horses attends. Ballinasloe is the oldest and largest horse fair in all of Europe, dating back to the 17th century. The fair is held annually in...
Mai Pen Rai
Mai pen rai. It is probably the most common phrase used in Thailand. It roughly translates to “Don’t worry” or “It’s ok” or “Just accept it and move on.” Thais have a way of prioritizing problems and not dwelling on...
30 Things to Do in 30 Days of a Study Abroad Exchange
Remember what you came for. Enjoy the culture and don’t stay in your room all day.