Planning for the Exchange
International Educator Exchange Q and A
Guest Post by Carolyn Freed, International Educational Exchange Liaison, Alberta Teachers’ Association Here are some of the top questions asked about educator exchanges: Q. I have a young family and am considering a teacher exchange. What is the best age to take children on exchange? A. Any age! We’ve had so many parents say that … Continue reading
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
