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Living Through The Coronavirus Right Here in China
Who would have thought living in a foreign country where a pandemic began would be better than living through it at home? The most difficult thing about living in China during the COVID-19 pandemic, is...
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Teaching in the Age of Coronavirus - A Moroccan Story
It is April 3rd, and I am sitting in my sun-filled apartment in Rabat, Morocco. It has been 2 weeks since Morocco implemented a confinement protocol. Everyone is required to stay home unless their job...
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Colombia on Coronavirus Lockdown & Why I Chose To Stay
Last week should have been my first full week as a full-time English teacher in Medellín, Colombia. But it wasn’t. It was my first full week in quarantine instead.Let’s rewind…Before leaving the USA to...
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Living in Dracula's Country During COVID-19
I’ve been living in Romania for the past year and a half, I also study Romanian here. When the coronavirus hit, I debated on whether I should remain here or return home. I chose to stay - flying just...
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Staying Safe & Happy in Costa Rica During the Coronavirus Pandemic
I’ve lived in Costa Rica for 15 months now along with my girlfriend, our dog and two cats. The decision for us to remain in Costa Rica throughout the coronavirus pandemic was not a very difficult one....
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We're All in This Together - Coronavirus Quarantine in Thailand
Three weeks ago I was debating whether to spend my first Songkran festival in my home of Ao Nang or head up to meet some friends in Chiang Mai. I was beyond excited to celebrate the Thai New Year for...
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Traveling Between the USA & South Korea During COVID-19
My situation is a little bit different to everyone else's and luck has been on my side. I left Korea on February 27th - school and classes had started getting cancelled that entire week and I had to be...
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Flight Canceled - Coronavirus Lockdown in Thailand
I had originally planned to fly back home to the USA for my two-week break in April, but that flight was canceled twice. When that second flight was canceled, the coronavirus situation in both Bangkok...
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Bali Bound During The COVID-19 Pandemic
To be honest, the past couple months of watching the COVID-19 crisis escalate have been extremely stressful (still a major understatement) for myself and all the other teachers and expats I've come to...
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Yoga, Cooking, & Netflix - Making The Most of My Time in Prague During COVID-19
My expat journey began in September 2019 when I flew to Florence, Italy for my ITA in-person TEFL course. My month in Florence was jam-packed with savoring Italian food, studying grammar, exploring the...
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The Lowdown on Spain’s COVID-19 Lockdown And Why I Stayed
Right now I should be back home on Long Island for the first time in almost a year. I should be playing with my dogs in my backyard while eating a classic NY bagel from my favorite local shop. I should...
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Vietnam - A Softer Place to Ride Out The Coronavirus Storm
We are an ITA alumni couple living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam since December of 2019. Our story isn’t so uncommon: we left our 9-5 jobs in the States to pursue a life of travel and culture, and to...
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COVID-19 & Chiang Mai - In it For the Long Haul
I would be lying if I said getting daily emails from the United States Embassy saying, “leave now or stay abroad indefinitely” in bold red lettering isn’t unsettling. But, alas, I’ve chosen to stay...
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South Korea During COVID-19: Waiting Out a Pandemic in Paradise
Let’s jump right in, shall we?My name is Jen, and I’m an ITA alumnus living in South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic. South Korea was hit hard by the virus spread, with case numbers climbing rapidly...
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5 Months Teaching English in Korea: My Life So Far
I was going to wait until I was 6 months into my contract to do this "halfway through" reflection post. Considering the current circumstances of the world, I don't think there's a more fitting time to...
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Teaching English in Bangkok, Thailand: Alumni Q&A with David Gardiner
What is your citizenship?United StatesWhat city and state are you from?Anaheim, California, USAHow old are you?38What is your education level and background?Bachelor's DegreeHave you traveled abroad in...
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Teaching English in Liberia, Costa Rica: Alumni Q&A with Sarah Garrett
What is your citizenship?United StatesWhat city and state are you from?Nashville, Tennessee, USAHow old are you?31What is your education level and background?Bachelor's DegreeHave you traveled abroad...
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Teaching English in Jeonju, South Korea: Alumni Q&A with Samantha Broking
What is your citizenship?United StatesWhat city and state are you from?Rochester, New York, USAHow old are you?24What is your education level and background?Bachelor's DegreeHave you traveled abroad in...
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Teaching English Online from Iași Romania: Alumni Q&A with Lucia Carro
What is your citizenship?Costa RicanWhat city and state are you from?San Jose, Costa RicaHow old are you?24What is your education level and background?Some college - currently attending college in...
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3 Things You Need to Teach English Online While Traveling
Taking the first steps and beginning to teach English online and travel can be intimidating. The knowledge that you will soon be jetting off to a foreign country, traveling to new places, working...
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