Teaching in Thailand

I came to Thailand in order to travel, meet new people, reignite my passion for teaching, and escape the monotony of everyday life. I was absolutely delighted when all of these things happened easily and naturally. As soon as I arrived in Koh Samui, I was greeted at the airport by Joy, a lovely woman who managed one of the hotels in which the program is affiliated. Joy drove me to the hotel and pointed out some key destinations along the way. The hotel was very clean and only cost 10,000 Baht for the month. Most people from the program stayed in the same two hotels, which was wonderful because we became instant friends and travel companions. My friends and I spent many hours working on lessons and resourcing, but during our leisure time we went to the beach, markets, restaurants, and of course, out in Chaweng. I have since travelled with several of the people in my program and intend to remain close friends with all of them. The program itself is super informative. The instructor has a ton of teaching experience and a wealth of knowledge to be shared. I was a teacher back in the states for several years, and I was surprised by how much I learned in the four short weeks. Teaching English to native Thai speakers is an incredibly different experience, and my expectations of the program were completely surpassed. The instructor also helped me secure a teaching position at a local international school. I recommend this program to anyone that has an open mind and sense of adventure. Living amongst the Thai people is an absolute privilege, and I wouldn't trade this experience for anything in the world.