Fun times in PP

Cambodia was wonderful. I don't think I had really high expectations for the experience (I was more looking forward to China), so I found the whole thing to be surprisingly lovely. As a whole, Cambodia is great: people are friendly, it's easy to get by with English, there is a decent expat community, the LC staff is helpful, the excursions are nice, and the fellow participants always ensure you're in good company. The course was more work than I or the other participants were expecting, but nothing impossible. We were definitely still able to enjoy our time.

China has been more challenging than expected, particularly in relation to the language barrier. I'm based in Xi'an, which has a very low English-speaking population. But the program followed through in securing me a job: I had a contract and a visa before I left the U.S. I only work three days a week, my apartment is paid for, and I get paid enough to live comfortably and be able to travel.