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Who Am I?
I'm Terra Walker, a digital native-turned-nomad currently living in the USA. I am a professional Gal Friday.
What's the Cause?
I have wanted to travel and teach for most of my life, that I can remember. Now I have the opportunity to do both, and contribute something wonderful to the world. I have had a long-standing interest in Asian culture, and have many friends who travel the globe teaching English.
I chose Chiang Mai because I have a girlfriend who travels there often to help with elephants at the Surin Project, and because they have the absolute best-for-me school - UniTEFL International - that is accredited by Ft. Hays Uni here in The States.
Where Does the Money Go?
- The tuition, which includes pick up/drop off at Chiang Mai Airport, immersion into culture, and 120 hours of intensive training with 6 practicums, lodging and MUCH more, is $1790. Tuition is due 45 days in advance if I want to take advantage of the generous discount!
- The round-trip airfare to Chiang Mai is approximately $1600 - a high estimate based on current prices. I have notifications set to let me know when prices drop. I need to have my flight booked ASAP so I can get my visa in order.
School begins in October, and it is not uncommon for it to take 6-8 weeks to find a teaching job. Luckily, I can rent my own apartment for around $250/month.
I am selling everything I own, excepting the truly important items, as I was advised by several expats who travel abroad to work. I am also continuing my work with clients.
I will also need incidentals, like toiletries and practical clothing - both much easier to get after I arrive than to take with me - and meals while I'm in transit and in school. Because most apartments and homes still don't include stoves, it is the norm to eat raw or out - something I can do for less than $2/meal.
What I Get
- Internationally recognized TEFL certificate from an accredited program
- To learn about a completely different way of life
- To make an impact on the world in my own, most productive way
I need your help getting to Thailand to continue to make an impact on our world.
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