During my interview process for international teaching, I was frequently told the most difficult part about international schools is the turnover with both staff members and students. Because many of our students' families are in the country on contract, there is a definitive limit to their stay. At my old school, the school was a … Continue reading International School Turnover
Author: misscoyleabroad
Burning to Return to Normal
The first week of April, I returned to school. Our students had just come off of a week-long fall break, but I was coming off of my own personal three-week hiatus. I can affirm that I was one of the only people actually excited to be back in school. Back to normal. I was elated … Continue reading Burning to Return to Normal
Paysandú and Semana de la Cervezas
Paysandú is nestled in the middle-western boarder of Uruguay and Argentina. Known as the second largest city in the tiny country, its 80,000 people population is dwarfed by Montevideo's 1.8 million. So when a city-dweller goes to Paysandú, she is really going to a town. I cannot recommend this place enough. Not only is the drive … Continue reading Paysandú and Semana de la Cervezas
The Burn: Week Four AND Paysandú
The Week of Awesome! My week of awesome started with simply getting out of the house. I burned myself on a Friday, so it was only fitting that my week of awesome started on a Friday. I was looking forward to Beer Week in Paysandú and I was able to get out of the house … Continue reading The Burn: Week Four AND Paysandú
The Burn: Week Three
By this point, I was going crazy. Imagine being cooped up in an apartment all day long while everyone else was out living life. Now imagine ME doing it. I love people and I love outdoors. This was pure torture for me. There is only so many books to read, Netflix to watch, and mind … Continue reading The Burn: Week Three
The Burn: Week Two
**Warning: A few more graphic photos. But they are getting better! I cannot believe that it has only been two weeks. It feels like I have been in my apartment for a whole month. There are two main take-aways I have learned from this experienced: the human body is an amazing thing and the mental … Continue reading The Burn: Week Two
The Burn: Week One
**WARNING - Images are a bit graphic. They show areas of burned skin. It has officially been one week since the incident of pouring hot water all over my legs. I would be lying if I said the time has flown by. I feel like I have been injured for weeks now. I have committed … Continue reading The Burn: Week One
Estoy Aprendiendo
Since coming back to Uruguay from my amazing summer vacation, I have put most of my energy into three things: becoming fluent in Spanish, entering the Uruguayan dating scene, and playing pool. I'll talk about the last two later. I wanted to continue lessons after a super successful time at the Academia Language School. I … Continue reading Estoy Aprendiendo
The Burn
On Friday evening, I received severe second degree burns all down my left leg, on the inner thigh of my right, and on the bottom half of my stomach. The Story: I made my afternoon Mate knowing that we had plans to go out to dinner and perhaps make it a late evening. I left the … Continue reading The Burn
Paraty
This small colonial gem located on the verde coast is a must visit. Not only is the place picturesque, but also has some stunning beaches, plenty of outdoor activities, and some of the freshest sea food you will ever eat. Trust me, this is one place in Brazil you will not want to miss. The … Continue reading Paraty
