Thanksgiving by Lia Sacks (India ETA) It’s mid-November, and that means Thanksgiving is just around the corner. While those of us who are off teaching abroad may not be able to celebrate the holiday as we were accustomed to back in the US, we can still spread the spirit of…
The American Dream by Simone Hutchings (South Korea ETA) Although they may not know the exact term for it, many of our students are likely familiar with some form of the classic “American Dream”, whether it be going from rags to riches, getting a big house with a white picket…
American Geography and Slang by Paige Morris As Fulbright ETAs, our job is not only to teach English but also to act as “cultural ambassadors”, fostering understanding and cooperation between the USA and the countries in which we teach. In our classes, many of us want to teach our…
Famous Asian Americans by Grace Lee Fulbright ETAs teach in more than 15 countries throughout Asia. These ETAs are from diverse ethnic backgrounds, but all too often those who do not fit the blonde-haired, blue-eyed stereotypical image of Americans which people have come to expect from consuming American popular…