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Gretchen T.

Thailand

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5 Underestimated Truths of Teaching Abroad

By Gretchen T.

This will be my final post, even though I could talk endless amounts about this experience, and I want to leave a reflection about the majority of what I was... keep reading

How to Know You're Making a Difference (3/3)

By Gretchen T.

“Taming the Teenager” Best for last, this really hit me in the feels. There’s a student who has had some behavioral issues, which will not be divulged publicly, whom I... keep reading

Farang Friendly: On Privilege

By Gretchen T.

"Ah, you are English kru [teacher]?! I am looking for someone to teach me English; I want to get better — maybe online?” a taxi driver says to me while... keep reading

How to Know You're Making a Difference (2/3)

By Gretchen T.

“Calm Across Cultures” This one is a bit more subjective because it doesn't directly pertain to teaching. Anyone who knows me well knows that I love Jack Johnson. My students... keep reading

Thai Teaching Tips

By Gretchen T.

Since my Bachelor’s degree is in psychology and not education, I knew there would be a lot of room for growth with my teaching. And I was right. The first... keep reading

How to Know You're Making a Difference (1/3)

By Gretchen T.

“Inspiring the Introverted” So, my M.6 (Grade 12) students are great. My school is small, and their entire grade is 14 students - I teach their entire grade. They are... keep reading

Rocks, on Rocks, on Rocks: Railay Beach

By Gretchen T.

I’ve gotten multiple inquiries about how to climb to see the Viewpoint and Lagoon on Railay, Krabi. I was trying to write one post about all of Krabi, but to... keep reading

20 Reasons You Should Get Food Poisoning in Thailand

By Gretchen T.

Reader Discretion is Advised [for the immense amount of sarcasm in this article] In my previous article, I mentioned that I got sick with food poisoning. Without further ado, here’s... keep reading

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