As of Oct. 22, I will no longer be the girl who cried “moving to S.East Asia. It’s actually happening. In six short weeks, my trusted Teva flip-flops and I will step onto Bangkok pavement and embark on a two month backpacking adventure before settling down in the country of my choice to teach English. Although I have spent countless hours babysitting and nearly seven years of my life instructing swim lessons, I never thought teaching in a classroom setting would wind up on my résumé. But I also never knew traveling would become my main focus in life, second to somehow becoming a freelance writer. Alas, I’m not really the vacation type. I’m more the immersion type. I made a goal when I was 14 to live in at least 10 different places by the time I was 25—the only requirement was that I reside in the 'chosen place' for three months or more. I made it to six. Ergo, At 27-years-old, I have some catching up to do.
Truly though, I studied journalism. I love writing. I am most inspired by personal experience and cultural diversity. I’m passionate about seeing the world and meeting the people in it. I’ve wanted to visit Southeast Asia for years now. What better job than teaching English in a foreign country? It’s an immediate in to the community (for optimum storytelling potential), it allows me to LIVE somewhere new and different and explore the globe in style--my style--and it provides the financial means to cover the survival factor.
So, after buying my one-way ticket to Bangkok (for $607 on Eva Air), I enrolled in my 120-hour TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification course, which, including my college degree and enthusiastic attitude, will give me all the necessary requirements to get a job anywhere in the world.
*Two life lessons: the more you talk about something (no matter how long), the more likely you are to do it. And also, if you really want to do something, just do it—buy the ticket, quit your job and soar.
Truly though, I studied journalism. I love writing. I am most inspired by personal experience and cultural diversity. I’m passionate about seeing the world and meeting the people in it. I’ve wanted to visit Southeast Asia for years now. What better job than teaching English in a foreign country? It’s an immediate in to the community (for optimum storytelling potential), it allows me to LIVE somewhere new and different and explore the globe in style--my style--and it provides the financial means to cover the survival factor.
So, after buying my one-way ticket to Bangkok (for $607 on Eva Air), I enrolled in my 120-hour TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification course, which, including my college degree and enthusiastic attitude, will give me all the necessary requirements to get a job anywhere in the world.
*Two life lessons: the more you talk about something (no matter how long), the more likely you are to do it. And also, if you really want to do something, just do it—buy the ticket, quit your job and soar.
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