Author Archives: milesmac
No, not yet. Soon we hope.
Half a year has passed since we mailed our application and no word yet on whether the Australian teacher exchange coordinators have found a match for us. I connected with two other applicants this past week. One who also applied to Australia has still not heard; while another applied for a UK exchange was disappointed, but not … Continue reading
Stories From the Bus
This blog entry from a Canadian exchange teacher with his family in Melbourne is a fun read. Her encounter with people on the bus who open up to her, recognizing she is from away. Her willingness to engage with people leads to interesting connections, and some storytelling from everyday folks with fascinating tales to tell. … Continue reading
Now we Really Wait
“Starting around March 1, 2012 possible matches will start to arrive in my office.” That sentence from a December 21st letter has been quoted my me and my wife to our friends, family, and colleagues when they enquire about the status of our application. We have tried to remain somewhat stoic about the process knowing … Continue reading
Teacher Exchange Participants Share More than Homes and Classrooms
Exchanging homes and teaching positions for a year means exchanging local living conditions and experiences as well. Here in Winnipeg, our bitter cold icy winters present challenges to simply starting your car, or walking down the sidewalk. Working abroad means leaving those concerns at home, but also means adopting a new set of challenges. Wildfires … Continue reading
Teaching Exchange Income and Currency Exchange
… the loonie, named for the aquatic bird on the one-dollar coin, touched a 15-year low of C$1.0689 versus Australia’s currency, known as the Aussie. The pair was equal on Oct. 4. http://www.businessweek.com/ Good news for Aussies coming to Canada, but not so good for Canadians like us. Watching the currency exchange for the right … Continue reading
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