Home of the Brave
Teachers witness extraordinary acts of bravery on a daily basis. A student might volunteer an answer to a question that would have never made sense to a fluent English speaker. A student might excitedly sit next to the monolingual English teacher on a six-hour bus ride instead of with their friends. A student might decide.. Read More.
First English Club
On August 28, ETA Anna Misenti led her first English conversation club of the semester at SMAN 1 in Padang Sidempuan. 24 enthusiastic students participated, and the warm-up “speed dating” conversation activity was a big hit. Students had a minute to discuss each question with a partner before having to switch partners and talk about.. Read More.
Integration
During the first month in Indonesia, ETA Alexandra Gwynn launched an English club for teachers inciting staff interest with everyone’s favorite topic, makanan (food)! The club immersed itself in American and Indonesian cuisine topping off lessons with group cooking, enak (delicious)! On August 19, Alexandra traveled with Bu Hanik, a colleague, to an English school.. Read More.
Independence Day Celebration – Traditional Javanese Style
ETA Sabrina Verleysen was invited to partake in Indonesia’s Independence Day Celebrations in her local community of Demak, Central Java. Both Sabrina and ETA Sarah Wozniak had the incredible opportunity to be styled in traditional Javanese formal attire including hair and makeup styling by two very talented local beauty artists and formal attire shop owners… Read More.
Debate!
Over last weekend in August, ETA Alexander Lopez-Perez joined the students of MAN 2 as they competed in the 8th annual Green Festival and Competition (GRAFIC) held this year at SMAN 5, Bukittinggi. In groups of three, students from across West Sumatra gathered in SMAN 5 to compete in the regional English Debate Competition, which.. Read More.
A Week of Independence
This month was full of celebration in the town of Gresik, but one of the most exciting experiences this month for ETA Elizabeth “Liz” Wallace was celebrating Independence Day with her community. The celebrations went on for an entire week and Liz was warmly invited to get-togethers all over the city. For two evenings in.. Read More.
Familiarity in Eid Celebrations
The night before Eid al-Adha, ETA Neelam Vohra was asked to stay at a fellow teacher’s house, so she could more easily attend Eid prayer with the teacher’s family the next morning. While showing her how to cook a traditional Indonesian meal, the teacher and Neelam talked about Indonesian Eid traditions as well as how.. Read More.
A Prank to Rule Them All
Due to apparent vigorous Facebook stocking, ETA Gordon “Peter” Bensen quickly realized there was no way he was hiding from his 23rd birthday. When August 28 rolled around, he figured something was in store, but not this. At 11 am, Peter and his co-teacher were recapping how their first 11th grade lesson had gone, when.. Read More.
Indonesian Independence Day
August 17, 2018 marked Indonesia’s 73rd Independence Day. Friday morning, ETA Amanda Cahn’s celebrations commenced at her school SMA Don Bosco in Padang, West Sumatra. Students and teachers took part in the flag raising ceremony, which included patriotic chants and songs. After the ceremony, Amanda returned to the orphanage where she lives to play traditional.. Read More.
Jammin’ at the Jamboree
During the last week of August, ETA Ryan Ulrich was invited to the 13th Jamboree Pursuit of the Hizbul Wathan Scouting Movement in Muhammadiyah Wotan, Panceng, Gresik. Ryan observed the carnival competition at Muhammadiyah Wotan, where students crafted miniature floats and dressed up in zany outfits. The students of Muhammadiyah Wontan road their carnival floats.. Read More.
