Tag Archives: teaching English
Meeting the Abuelos
After four months of dating, I was finally invited to see the hometown of my girlfriend. It was about 8 hours away, located in a beautiful area of Colombia. All this sounded great, except for the fact that I was … Continue reading
Dear Colombia
Dear Colombia, I want to thank you for the amazing experiences I have had since arriving. My decision to quit my life and move here was one of the best I have ever made, and am very happy of what … Continue reading
My Average Day
I’ve had the pleasure of talking with a few people back in the States, and I seem to always be asked the same question. What exactly do you do all day? I figured that’s a great question to be answered, … Continue reading
The World’s Worst English Teacher
They gave me the job as an English teacher quite quickly. My place of employment feels that this is an easily learned skill… yet not for me. Little did they know how horrible I would be.
Preparing for Work
Within eight days of being in Bogotá, I had landed a job. But see, once I heard the phrase “you’re hired,” I knew it was only the beginning.
My Job Search
Here’s the thing. Although I’d prefer to never work again, I knew this idea wasn’t exactly feasible. I ventured down to Bogotá with some cash put away, but I knew eventually, reality would set in. I brought with me a … Continue reading
