Teacher Meet Up Events Back in Full Swing for Thailand
Making the move abroad sounds exciting at first, but once you’ve moved in and found your groove, life is not as easy as the pamphlets made it sound. XploreAsia knows and understands this. That’s why we encourage teachers to develop and build support systems they can trust and lean on when things get tough. This could be with one another or with us!
That’s why we absolutely LOVE organising meet-ups for our teachers. Not only does it allow us to catch up and touch base, but it gives them a chance to meet and get to know other XploreAsia veterans who share the same love for travel, teaching and Thailand. It had been a while since we were able to have a meet up but on June 11th, we were overwhelmed by the turnout!
Our team left Hua Hin early hours of the morning and met 31 fully energised teachers at the Yok Pok Ying Laser Games to play Laser shooting games. After working up a sweat as well as an appetite, the group moved to the Nathong Terrace Bar and Restaurant in the Haui Khwang area of Bangkok where they enjoyed dinner somewhere between drinking, dancing, quizzes and games. It has been a long two years and we are so thrilled the worst is behind us.
“Ichariba Chodei.”
イチャリバチョーデー
– When we meet, we become family. Japanese Proverb.
“A great experience to connect with new people and learn about other experiences and adventures.” – Teacher Feedback
Living and working abroad is an exciting time, and thrusts many people out of their comfort zones. It’s all about new cultures, experiences and languages. With all the planning you put into finances, finding accommodation, packing, preparing, visa work and job hunting, you can leave the social side to us! These meet-ups aim to connect and reunite our teachers by enhancing the value of experience of teaching in Thailand.
If you’ve spoken to any of our staff, you’ll see and hear that we care and want each person to have a memorable experience in whichever country they choose (ups and downs). Thank you to everyone who joined us on the 11th. We hope to see even more of you at the next one!
ALSO, a special shoutout to Chris – our resident dance instructor. He took over our newly-launched TikTok account and Instagram. Chris is a Physics/Chemistry teacher who shares snippets from his life in Thailand. Links below!
Written by Lay
Netflix-obsessed South African who loves travelling, blogging, good coffee and dogs.
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