My experience
5 October 2024I’ve been a volunteer here for 2 weeks and I had so much fun. Everyone I met from Kasia to the other volunteers were geniune kind people. I’ve never taught English or taught in a classroom before, so I was a little nervous at first. I chose to do it anyways and I’m glad for it. Most of the clients both in class and one-on-one sessions were eager students putting themselves out there to learn a language. Their ability to be vulnerable encouraged me to do the same. I’m very thankful to Kasia for being an amazing person that uplifts…
Thousands of Miles Away from Home
Being away thousands of miles from home and alone is not always easy for me. But I decided to take the plunge. It’s not my first solo trip to Europe but it would be the longest that I’ve been…
Vagabond’s Gaze
The rain falls, invisible, against a gray dawn. The sound of a million droplets ringing against jungle leaves beats in time to a tempo only the divine could follow. Bull frogs call out repeatedly, answered only by…
My First Solo Trip
Travel before I went solo I began traveling outside of the United States when I was around thirteen years old. I have traveled a lot within the United States including driving up the entire west coast, and…
Connection Throughout Europe
Before starting my language teaching journey here, I spent two months travelling all around Europe, both with friends and as a solo traveller. Starting off in Paris, I continued to Amsterdam, completed an artist residency in the…
Beyond Borders: A Tale of Language, Learning, and World Exploration
Hello! My name is Derick, I’m 28 years old, and I’m from Brazil. My fascination with other cultures and the English language began in my childhood. Growing up in the 90s and early 2000s, video games were…
Walking Abraham’s Path: Embracing Kurdish Culture in Southeast Turkey
Hello everyone! My name is Sierra, and I’m a 23 year-old adventure seeker from Alberta, Canada. Before teaching in Poland, I embarked on a 5-day pilgrimage through the Kurdish region of Turkey, and would love to share…
Córka Warszawy, Matka Przemiany
Who is the daughter of this fabled city, and what change did she bring? We will get to that in time. First, let us discuss the field of science. This, in one sense, is the pursuit of…
From Surfing in Hawaii to Skiing in California to teaching in Poland
Hey there, I’m Hunter, and I’m here to take you on a thrilling journey through my life—from the sunny shores of Hawaii to the snow-capped peaks Tahoe to a whole new-to-me culture shock of Europe. Origins in…
ሰላም; Hello; Peace
“Ethiopia always has a special place in my imagination and the prospect of visiting Ethiopia attracted me more strongly than a trip to France, England, and America combined. I felt I would be visiting my own genesis,…
Ho, ho mo leannan, Ho mo leannan bhoidheach
Loch Lomond’s mountains and forests were my first playgrounds, instilling an appreciation for Earth’s beauty that continues to inspire my travels. Every new landscape I encounter reminds me of those early days of exploring my homeland. My…
My Journey from California to Poland
Life is a remarkable journey filled with opportunities to explore new horizons, cultures, and experiences. One such adventure led me from the sunny shores of California to the captivating country of Poland. I am eager to embrace…
There is still so much more
I’ve always been interested in other cultures and languages growing up with a Ukrainian Grandparent and I continued I studied French and German at school and I’m studying French at University now. Studying both French and German…
