A Colorful Anniversary
August 30, 2018 marked the 54th anniversary of the founding of SMAN 1 Demak. The festivities were full of energy, food, music, and color. At 6 am, ETA Sarah Wozniak, students, and teachers gathered at the school gates for a walk around the neighborhood. Sunglasses rapidly became necessary both for the weather and for the.. Read More.
A Promising Start for the English Club
After his first week back in Sangatta Utara—a week filled with Independence Day activities and Eid al-Adha celebrations—ETA Brian Miner was excited to start teaching and meeting with the school’s English club. The first English club meeting held on August 24 was a great success. The classroom where the club was held was so packed.. Read More.
Celebrating Eid al-Adha
ETA Caroline Kim’s community extended an invitation for her to attend Eid al-Adha, or “Festival of Sacrifice.” In reverence of the story of the prophet Ibrahim’s act of supreme faith, the men roped the ankles of the first of five cows, hummed prayers over her big belly, and brandished a blade to her throat. As.. Read More.
Kick starting English Club
ETA Anisha Tyagi had the most fun in an English-learning context during her first English club meeting. Though initially regretful of all the extra weight in games and resources she brought with her to Indonesia, she is now satisfied. Her English club students had a blast playing Pictionary (pictured), Storycubes and charades. Anisha also tried.. Read More.
One Month Down!
The two weeks ETA Darby Jones has spent back at site after orientation in Bogor have been an absolute whirlwind of activity. She has experienced two major holidays – Indonesian Independence Day and Eid al-Adha. Both celebrations were opportunities for her to see and learn about the traditional dances, foods, and practices that characterize how.. Read More.
Birthday Lunch for Ibu Rumini
After school earlier this week, ETA Emma Barnes joined some of her fellow teachers and new friends at a local restaurant to celebrate Ibu Rumini’s birthday and enjoy some delicious mie ayam. It was just one of the many Indonesian foods Emma has had the opportunity to try this past month. She began teaching in.. Read More.
