Read about celebrating Fiestas Patrias, the Independence Day of Chile, as well as my host father’s birthday on September 18th and 19th, respectively.
Tag Archives: culture
El Liceo
In this post learn about my Chilean high school, known as El Liceo, and the wonderful students and faculty with whom I am working.
Chilenismos
The first post from Monte Patria, Chile where I will be volunteer teaching for the next three months with the English Opens Doors Program.
Che Que Le Que
The latest blog post from Honduras that discusses aspects of language, a weekend trip to El Salvador, and the town fair of Camasca.
The Art of the Bucket Shower
Describing the daily ritual of bucket showering, navigating the steep terrain of Camasca, and implementing new English programs.
In Camasca, Intibucá
A reflection on my first week in Honduras, comparisons to life in Malaysia, and introductions to my host family.
Honduras: The First 48
Arriving in and exploring around the capital of Honduras; Tegucigalpa.
Kampung Boy Video
My year as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Malaysia.
The Faces of SMK Bukit Diman
An opportunity to meet and learn about some of my students from SMK Bukit Diman.
Burmese Days
During the final school vacation in September, three friends and I visited the country of Myanmar and found ourselves enamored with the culture, food and people.
Backpack Matt 