Reasons for blogging

I am journaling about my thoughts and experiences in order to have a written record of them, as well as to share them with others. Some of my friends have a tendency to romanticize my life in other countries…. I hope that this blog will illuminate both the novel and mundane facets of my daily life. Also, I hope that my writing will be viewed by teachers pondering the possibility of working abroad, so that they may learn about the joys and challenges wrapped into one individual’s experience.

I began teaching abroad because I had a strong desire to live and work in other countries. As an anthropology major, I love learning about different cultures. Living abroad is one of the most powerful ways of gaining cultural knowledge. Teaching is also a passion of mine, and I find great joy in learning from my students. When I teach abroad, even my youngest students recognize the wealth of knowledge they have to share.