Oh my life. Teaching 12th graders English in the Republic of Georgia is one interesting tale to be told. Because the 12th grade is large, there are two sections. Anyways I have my 12th graders, four times a week, each section once a day. Anyways, earlier this week I had one class with one of … Continue reading
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My 24th Birthday
Yes that is right ladies and gentlemen. This woman is 24 now. I usually forget my own age now but I suppose I do enjoy the reflection period that comes with aging another year in the books. It always makes me reflect on whether the past year was indeed successful in my own agenda and if I … Continue reading
Giving Georgian youth a quiz is a _________ (you fill in the blank)
Today I decided would be a swell day to give my 11th grade students a pre-test and my 12th grade students a quiz. Ohhh did hell break loose when they realized I was serious. I explained to them, this is a quiz to see if you understand the material we covered last class. As for … Continue reading
Back to school! Back to the Future [of Georgia]!
Now that school is in full-swing I feel like it is necessary to update you all with life in Georgia. May I begin by saying how much I truly enjoy being a teacher. I thoroughly enjoy leading our lessons and learning how to work with a co-teacher for the benefit of us both. I have … Continue reading
New Page: Do-It-Yourself Peace Corps Edition!
For my dearest Rachel Rowe (:D) I am going to make a new page for my DIY projects here in Georgia. I hope it inspires some to be a little creative on our limited budget.. or at least have some fun with things before throwing your project into the pechi (wood stove) for warmth! Continue reading
The Reality & Summer Camp
It is becoming interesting the amount of people who write me on Facebook to say that they hope I am enjoying my travels. However I am realizing, just like I had done in Sweden, that I live in Georgia. Luckily I will be able to do some travels, however I reside in Georgia. I make less than … Continue reading
Random Photos from Pre-Service Training
Intermediate Low!
Yayayayayayyyy! Just wanted to inform you all that I received my “grade” for my final Language Proficiency Interview (LPI). I am now proficient in Georgian at the Intermediate Low ranking. What does this mean? First it means I do not have to get a tutor right away in Georgian and do not have to complete … Continue reading
Gela’s Video of PST
Lovely collection of photos from our Pre-Service Training. Thanks Gela!
Host Family Experience in Georgia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7cVjNuEjHU&feature=related
Video produced by PC Georgia.
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