Why I stepped back from full-time teaching in the Gulf
After four years of teaching in the Middle East, I took a break from teaching as a full-time career. After…
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The Racism of Teaching Abroad
I’ve debated for many YEARS about whether to write this post about racism of teaching abroad. Don’t think that this…
Expat Panda’s step by step guide to start teaching internationally
This post has been updated in September 2024 The decision to start teaching internationally is not only a massive one…
Preparing yourself for teaching in the Middle East: The questions you NEED to ask!
While the process from interviewing for a job at a school in the Middle East to the time you fly…
Teaching abroad: Is it really what you think it is?
Whenever I tell people that I teach abroad, they look at me like I’ve struck gold. And in some ways…
A truthful letter about teaching abroad…
Dear family & friends, I thank you for remaining a part of my life. I know it isn’t easy when…
I’ve landed in Kuwait- Now what?
To build a new existence far away from everything you know and believe in is the most powerful feeling in…
High School vs. Kindergarten: 6 realisations of an evolving teacher
Earlier this year, I started my new teaching job in Kuwait and was informed that I would be teaching 5…
Life in Kuwait: First Few weeks
I arrived in Kuwait on the 14th of September, which means I have officially been here for three weeks. Time…
Life in Kuwait: First day at work
Yesterday was my first day of work… and what a day it was! I was told to report to…
