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Season 3: Ep. 6 – Personal and Professional Relationships in International Ed

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Personal and professional relationships in international education. In this episode, we take a closer look at important relationships all teachers need to maintain and how those may work differently in international schools: teacher-parent relationships and the professional relationship you maintain with your school as your sponsoring employer abroad. FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. […]

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What to See in Amsterdam and What to Skip for 1st Time Visitors

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Amsterdam, Europe’s third most visited city in 2022, entices with its historic canals, townhomes, and ease of navigation. Highlights include the Van Gogh Museum, the Maritime Museum—with its Dutch trading history acknowledgment of past colonial wrongs—and the Jewish Museum, set in the Jewish Quarter. Nearby attractions deemed skippable include the Heineken Experience and the Amsterdam Tulip Museum. Tourists are advised to pre-book tickets, especially for the Anne Frank Museum, and embrace the city’s bike culture and outdoor cafes. Amsterdam remains a compelling destination, with its rich charm and cultural offerings.

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International School Calendars – Nomadicgregors Podcast

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This episode reviews average international school calendars and the breaks you may expect during the school year. We also review some of the opportunities and pitfalls of traveling during school breaks. **************************************************************************************** FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. Links to recommended products may be affiliated. We may earn a small commission at no extra

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Visiting Greece for the First Time: A Trip Through Antiquity

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Visiting Greece for the first time was a wonderful experience! This past February, we were able to go to Greece! We took trip to Greece. Our focus was to be able to see and experience both Greek history and Greek culture. For an average trip (for Ana and I), we would not have had tour

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How To Spend Three Days In Doha, Qatar

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Doha, the capital of the State of Qatar, was recently in the spotlight thanks to hosting the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East. We went twice for games then, and while we got a feel for the city while on our way to the two games we attended, there are better situations than

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Maintain Your License and Professional Development in International Education

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This week, we discuss maintaining your teaching license and professional development in international education. We go over simple state requirements for maintaining your teaching license such as credit or professional development hours and the average length of most certificates. We also cover what professional development might look like at your new international school, from stipends

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Why Teach Internationally? Reasons You Should Think About Teaching Overseas

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Why teach internationally? If you’ve ever taught in the US or generally read about the state of education in the US (the UK isn’t much better, I gather), then you might understand where this post is coming from. We’re here to tell you why you should think about teaching internationally. As a teaching couple who’s

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A Hong Kong Travel Guide – One of Asia’s Best Cities

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So you’ve got three days in Hong Kong? What will you do with your time? Our Hong Kong Travel Guide is here to help. What is Hong Kong? Hong Kong is one of the most amazing cities in the world. As a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, it comprises over 200 different islands and

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What You Need To Know To Renew Global Entry With A Remote Interview

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The process to renew Global Entry with a remote interview membership is easier than ever. Renewing our Global Entry memberships was a very different experience from when we first applied. Here are some of the main differences: First-time Global Entry applicant vs. membership renewal Remote interviews are only available to select travelers, as remote interviewing

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Differences in Cultural and International School Norms

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In our second episode, we dive into differences in cultural and international school norms. This includes specific cultural expectations, organization, and levels of student support in international schools. Enjoy! **************************************************************************************** FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS! Twitter & Instagram PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE OR RATE AND REVIEW! IT HELPS US KEEP OUR PODCAST RUNNING! Spotify Apple

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