As I mentioned in my previous post, last week was the last week of school in Moldova. I've written about the last day ceremony, called Last Bell, before. This year's Last Bell was similar, but the graduating 9th graders were different. The ceremony started with all of the students and teachers gathering in a horseshoe … Continue reading Ultimul Sunet (Last Bell) 2018
This past week I wrapped up my time as an English teacher in this wonderful country of Moldova. For the past two years, I have taught English to 262 students in 2nd through 9th grade alongside my two amazing partner teachers, Ina and Liuba. I have spent at least 1,600 hours at school teaching and … Continue reading Last Days as a Teacher in Moldova
Today marks two years in Moldova! I almost can't believe it! In some ways, it seems like just yesterday that I was getting off the plane in Chisinau and taking my first steps on Moldovan soil, while in other ways it seems like a long time ago. This last quarter of my time here has been … Continue reading A Look Back: The Fourth Six Months
In Romanian, masă means a number of things. It can be used to say "table", "meal" or even sometimes what we would consider a "party" (of the dinner party sense). It's a word we hear every day as volunteers and it is a time of not just eating, but also of gathering with friends and family. … Continue reading An American “Masa”
Earlier today I watched a short video an American who has traveled to every country in the world. The video included a picture and a short anecdote about each of the countries. It was an interesting peek into the various parts of the world. And then Moldova came up on the list...and I was so … Continue reading Eu Iubesc Moldova! | I Love Moldova!
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