Gotoco FUNDED TEFL Adventures (Bali, Thailand, Colombia, Europe, SE Asia!)

I had an incredibly enriching experience teaching at a primary school in Thailand. My time in Thailand allowed me to immerse myself in a vibrant culture while contributing to the education of young minds.
The warm and welcoming atmosphere of the school and community made me feel right at home. I was impressed by the dedication and enthusiasm of my students, who were eager to learn and engage in various educational activities. The school's administration and fellow teachers were also supportive and collaborative, which greatly enhanced my teaching experience. I really loved the experience.

During my trip to Thailand to teach, the highlights were the warm and welcoming Thai people, the delicious street food, and the incredible cultural immersion but meeting fellow program participants was the main highlight. Rapidly forming strong bonds, many of us remain in touch to this day, forging lasting connections from our shared experience.
My experience with the program was nothing short of incredible. It was a meaningful journey filled with personal growth, cultural immersion, and the chance to make a positive impact through teaching in Thailand.

I particularly enjoyed having a week of acclimatisation in a foreign city (Hanoi) with other participants, experiencing the country as many tourists do before being transferred into a predominantly local, non-touristy setting. Living in a city I would never visit, in a solid community of Vietnamese teachers with the comfort of other interns, was impactful. I could experience the culture and people more than I would ever on my own, forming routines and relationships, insights and experiences so different to my day-to-day life at home. This for me, was the highlight of the trip; surprisingly, the 'travel' felt much less real and rewarding than this.

My placement was to a fantastic school which exceeded my expectations; the resources, food, teaching and accommodation were superior to anything I could have imagined. The friends I made with local teachers were smile-inducing, and the generosity, kindness and hospitality were surreal (like nothing I've experienced before). I could not have been treated better if I were to own all the money in the world; our interactions with the staff and students were real and genuine and really thought-provoking in making me question my way of life back at home.

My experience with the GoToCo program in Bali, where I taught English as a second language, was truly remarkable and left an indelible mark on my life. Bali's picturesque landscapes and vibrant culture provided an enchanting backdrop for this teaching adventure.

One of the most striking aspects of the program was the warmth and hospitality of the local community. Balinese people are incredibly friendly and welcoming, making it easy to connect with students and their families. This created a conducive learning environment where students felt comfortable and motivated to improve their English skills.

This was an incredible experience that I will never forget. I have made life-long friends, developed as a person, and travelled to a new part of the world. The teaching part of the program helped me become more patient and develop my communication skills, all while gaining a new qualification. I also had the opportunity to visit other parts of Thailand on long weekends - allowing me to experience the country as both a local and tourist. This is such a unique and incredible experience, I would recommend it to anyone.