Planning my adventure to Ireland sparked a particularly fierce travel itch that led me to take a semester off school after Christmas in order to continue seeing the world. That being said, I figured I'd give myself a purpose for these adventures, and I decided to apply for a volunteer abroad project. Within a week of submitting my application, I received a phone call, had an hour-long interview over the phone, and was accepted to the program!
So in March, I'll be taking the plane to Madagascar, where I'll teach English and do wildlife conservation for just under a month.
There are no words for how excited I am. I study Teaching English as a Second Language in Montreal, and although I love it, I can't see myself conforming to the North American education system for any extended period of time. I was lucky enough to be required to teach adult immigrants during the first year of my program, and it was such an enriching experience for me. Talking with people with different native languages, different backgrounds and different views on the world made me feel like I had a patchwork quilt of stories in front of me. I believe teaching is more of an exchange of information than a one-way transmission, and my passion for people and the world in general made teaching adult immigrants an incredible learning experience.
That being said, teaching students abroad will not only help me gain practical experience in my field, but give me a taste of what I hope to do once I've graduated (if I haven't started ten other degrees by then). Teaching in a strict school setting is not an attractive lifestyle for me, and although the security that comes with it is ideal in terms of lifelong planning, the constrictions, guidelines and curriculum restraining me would drive me insane. Teaching English is a one-way ticket to the entire world, and the entire world is just waiting for me to see and experience it.
So, yes, come March, I'll be teaching English in Madagascar - but (this is where things get weird) I need to fund this incredible project of mine.
At the end of August I opened a small shop on Etsy, to give me some motivation to indulge in another hobby of mine which combines gemology and jewelry making. Here be the link to said shop: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/EarthboundAdornment?ref=si_shop
Do have a look if you're interested. The stones I use are hand picked by a world-class gemologist, who has become a dear friend of mine and who has taught me so very much (not only about gems).
So in the end, it'll be another exchange - you won't get nothing for helping me fund my project. Wow...I'm reaching. Sorry.
In November I'll also be opening a Fund My Travel campaign, so if you know anyone who enjoys giving money away at Christmas time, send them my way!
So, a huge thank-you in advance to anyone who checks out my creations, and for putting up with my shenanigans in the first place. 'Tis greatly appreciated! ^_^
If you or anyone you know is interested, this is the program I will be working with:
http://www.frontiergap.com/
They're a really lovely team of people and they have beautiful projects all over the world - if you're looking for something to get involved in, I highly recommend them!
Hakuna matata as always!
xxx
So, yes, come March, I'll be teaching English in Madagascar - but (this is where things get weird) I need to fund this incredible project of mine.
At the end of August I opened a small shop on Etsy, to give me some motivation to indulge in another hobby of mine which combines gemology and jewelry making. Here be the link to said shop: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/EarthboundAdornment?ref=si_shop
Do have a look if you're interested. The stones I use are hand picked by a world-class gemologist, who has become a dear friend of mine and who has taught me so very much (not only about gems).
So in the end, it'll be another exchange - you won't get nothing for helping me fund my project. Wow...I'm reaching. Sorry.
In November I'll also be opening a Fund My Travel campaign, so if you know anyone who enjoys giving money away at Christmas time, send them my way!
So, a huge thank-you in advance to anyone who checks out my creations, and for putting up with my shenanigans in the first place. 'Tis greatly appreciated! ^_^
If you or anyone you know is interested, this is the program I will be working with:
http://www.frontiergap.com/
They're a really lovely team of people and they have beautiful projects all over the world - if you're looking for something to get involved in, I highly recommend them!
Hakuna matata as always!
xxx
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