Category Archives: Teaching
Ajarn Sandra Lays Down the Law
Every teacher wants to be liked. They want their students to have fun in their class and want to actually be there. In Thailand, or at least in Suansriwittaya school, this is especially important. Students cannot fail in Thailand and … Continue reading
Dodging the Dog
On my five minute bike ride to school, I don’t think about anything too important. Sometimes I think about the lessons for the day, sometimes I imagine myself still sleeping (I am not a morning person), sometimes I just revel … Continue reading
Teaching in Lang Suan, Thailand
Teaching is what brought me here to Thailand and I realized that I haven’t written much about it! I definitely lucked out with my placement in Lang Suan (although I cried for two days straight when I got here). I … Continue reading
Wanderlust – How I became a Teacher in Thailand
I’m a 23 year old Californian who decided to step a little outside my comfort zone. Ok, a lot outside my comfort zone. Now I know I’m not blazing any trails here. Teaching English in Thailand wasn’t just developed and … Continue reading
Filed under Inspiration, Resolutions, Teaching, Thailand, Thoughts, Travel
I like being able to ride a bike to work….sometimes
The joy of living in a small town is that you can bike everywhere. Any restaurant, store, or market, I can easily get there in 5-10 minutes by bike. I wake up every morning with a nice little bike ride … Continue reading
Lang Suan
When I first arrived in Lang Suan it was 3:30 in the morning, I was expecting to be in Chumphon, and nestled in a little house by the sea. What I got was an hour outside the city of Chumphon, … Continue reading
My first taste of teaching
The only teaching experience I have is teaching little girls how to hit a softball. At least they spoke my language!! I’ve had the opportunity to help out on a few English camps through the company I work for. I … Continue reading
The first few days: So out of my element
During the flight over, I still couldn’t believe that I was actually going. When the plane was landing and I saw Bangkok for the first time I was still in awe that I would soon step foot in Thailand. I … Continue reading
