About Tas7blue

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Female

Currently Lives:

Taipei, Da'an, Taiwan

Citizen Of:

United States

Some Forum Posts:

Taiwan: Should I expat to Taipei?:

Dear Lancedal, Here's my thought, if you are uncertain enough about this decision to ask a bunch of complete strangers for their input, then it's probably better to hold off on the move. For a decision this big, there should be some degree of certainty. As for Asian values, while the culture you live in certainly does have an effect on how your kids will turn out, values are primarily established in the home, no matter your culture or country. Even here in Taiwan each family's values differ greatly from each other. If you want to promote certain values, begin by creating that environment at home. That will make a much larger difference than the country you're living in. As a teacher in Taiwan, I can tell you that the schools and teachers here have their own shortcomings, many of which are not too far removed from the same problems in the US schools. There are obviously many factors to be considered here. My advice: deal in facts, rather than hearsay. You can't make a decision based on what you hope Taiwan might hypothetically bring to your children's educational and cultural development. That's too much speculation. Look at the facts, look at your family's needs, and go from there. I wish you all the best! God bless, T

Taiwan: Looking for work in Taipei - Tutor/Babysitter/TEFL instructon:

Hello, I'm Therese and I'm a student at Shida's MTC. I've been in Taipei for four weeks and plan to stay for a year. I am currently seeking employment as a tutor or babysitter, or a teacher if a job is available that will work around my class schedule. I am 21 years old, a university graduate, and have TEFL certification. Please contact me via private message if you're interested.

Taiwan: How to make a living in Taiwan?:

Hey, your best bet is taking an online ESL or TEFL course. I recommend the 120hr course as it hold more weight. Try to cultivate an American accent as this is the most popular for English teachers in Taiwan. Check out Tealit.com for job postings.

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