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This "Postcards from the Edge" is with another good friend of the show, Mary! Mary talks about her path from college professor to middle school teacher and shares wisdoms about building a life abroad.

Global Castaways is baaaack*. And we're kicking off the new semester with a Postcards from the Edge with Jenny, a math teacher currently based in Vietnam. We talk about all the usual things of being an international teacher along with the unexpected lessons we learn when building a life abroad. *S…

Our last episode of the season! Join us as we talk to Liam about his 27 years abroad and his abiding love for Japan. The question that I forgot to ask: How many passports does Liam have? 04:16 EAL: aka the department of acronyms. "You teach English; help me out with this kid." 05:22 Liam's reason…

Let's welcome KB, friend of the show, the last true romantic, and technically an adult. 00:50 "I'm gonna hug so many people!" 06:50 KB learning how to have a work-life balance as a teacher. "No matter how weird something is it can become normal very quickly." 13:45 "Middle year students, part…

Are you in need of some positivity "in these uncertain times"? We have that covered. Today we are finally sharing Tara's interview with the wonderful Andy. Come for his story of getting a teaching job in Jordan 38 years ago despite thinking it might be a scam, stay because he is a delight. 05:36…

Courtney, Tara and Gabrielle - three international teachers, three countries, three different experiences with the pandemic and how it's impacted our teaching and life abroad.

Sharon is our guest in the season's final episode where you get to find out where she discovered the best frappucino she's ever had. We are so thrilled to have people on this show and for you listeners. Have a great summer and see you next semester!

We made it to the end of the school year again! Truth, who has been teaching internationally for 10 years, joins Tara to reflect on her experience living abroad with two kids. Truth is leaving Beijing for Dar es Salaam!

We're back with two girls in Tuscany talking. We share our experiences and sprinkle in tips, insights and advice when you're ready to jump into the crazy recruiting fair scene. For additional fun: take a shot every time Gabrielle says "research". 02:09 Courtney references Pitch Perfect while att…