Don't Be Afraid to Try Something New
Don't Be Afraid to Try Something New For many years now I’ve had a second job; I’ve been teaching English as a second language. It’s a love hate relationship because in person the hours are long and online sometimes no one talks. I keep saying I’m not going to do it anymore, but tonight I just wrapped up a very special 5-week teaching adventure. I’ve met amazing people on this teaching journey. I get to travel the world through their stories, connect with new cultures, and learn different languages. It’s a nontraditional type of teaching compared to the regular college classroom. You spend more time with each other than anyone else because of the unrealistic, required visa hours. In the time spent, global connections are made, and networks are expanded. A few (very special) classes have included people who left their mark on my heart and engaged in real connection. I get to call them friends. Most of my adult students have been from Brazil. Because of that, I s