Tag: expat teacher
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How COVID-19 Changed Everything for Expat Teachers in China
My phone buzzed in my jacket pocket. It’s mom. She’s wondering if I heard about this new virus that’s spreading in China. Wear a mask and be careful, she wrote. I replied with a masked selfie while boarding my flight in Dalian, hoping it would lessen her concern. Deep inside, I was relieved to be…
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Why Expats Should Accept Every Invite During Their First Month Abroad
China is my do-over. It’s my “let’s get it right this time.”
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An Update: My Life in Dalian, China After Two Weeks
My first day was absolutely unforgiving. Like, pack my bags, fire up the taxi, I’m going back home–rough. Yeah. I can laugh it off now because I’ve fully recovered, but it didn’t help that I missed my connecting flight in Beijing because of a six hour layover in Dallas. That part wasn’t even that bad.…
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