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Lessons Learned from Covid | What The Virus Took Away and Eventually, What it Gave

In 2020 the pandemic flipped the world upside down and it wasn’t until recently that life resumed its old ways. Today, the effects of the pandemic still linger and affect us each in our own way. Covid challenged my patience and resolve, as it did for most of us. In the end, the virus gifted many of us with new insights and perspectives. In the end, many lessons were learned.

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  • All Things ESL

    Interested in learning more about what it takes to be an ESL teacher? Let’s talk about certifications, jobs and what it’s like in the classroom. Being an ESL teacher can be just as challenging as it is rewarding. Book a ticket abroad and learn how to teach English in far away places.

  • The Unexpected

    Being on the road isn’t always easy or pretty. I’ve had my ups and downs and here you can find stories of all the mishaps and strokes of luck. I’ve learned to love the ‘unexpected’. It’s often the things you don’t plan or the people you didn’t know you’d meet, that make a place truly special.

  • COVID Diaries: China Edition

    CURRENT: As I’m living in Shanghai, China - I share what it’s like during the current outbreaks, restrictions and lockdowns. Take a look at how one virus continues to wreak havoc on the world; and how the Chinese government takes its power to a new and dangerous extreme.

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