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Contemplations on My Place in Thailand Thus Far
I’ve been thinking a lot the last few days. Processing everything that has happened in the last two weeks. Trying to understand everything that has happened from the good, the not so good (and yes, there has been some of…...
Nothing Quite Like Ballinasloe
During the first weekend in October, the Ballinasloe Horse Fair is an event that anyone involved with horses attends. Ballinasloe is the oldest and largest horse fair in all of Europe, dating back to the 17th century. The fair is held annually in...
Mai Pen Rai
Mai pen rai. It is probably the most common phrase used in Thailand. It roughly translates to “Don’t worry” or “It’s ok” or “Just accept it and move on.” Thais have a way of prioritizing problems and not dwelling on...
30 Things to Do in 30 Days of a Study Abroad Exchange
Remember what you came for. Enjoy the culture and don’t stay in your room all day.
A day in the life
Having been in Hua Hin for a week, the real work is starting to begin and routines are forming. The first week was a lot of fun and games, but now a majority of the day is spent in a 40...
Chiang Mai: A Week (or So) In Pictures
Teacher Britta has lesson plans to complete for language camp later this week. So, writing isn’t happening right now. However, here’s a few pictures of this GORGEOUS country that I now call home: Doi Suthep is a really famous and huge…...
Castle at the Mouth of the Ratty
This Saturday the foreign exchange students from all around Ennis and Gort came together and traveled to Bunratty Castle. Located in County Clare between Limerick and Ennis, the castle is a National Monument of Ireland and major tourist attraction that is open...
Ped mak maak?
The past 9 days have been a blur. Since arriving at Hotel Noppakao (my home until 10/24) last Saturday I’ve seen and done so much and spent a lot of time with some incredible people. It feels like just yesterday I tried...
Life as an EFL Teacher
Aww the life of an EFL teacher…EFL is actually different than ESL. EFL is English as a Foreign Language. It means that the rest of the country does not speak the native language you are teaching them. I am teaching...
College Visit…Ireland Style
The month of October is finally here, and with the new month comes new adventures. All this month, many of the fourth years will be attending college visit to start getting an idea of where they want to go after secondary...