Brittany in China

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When I first met Brittany while we worked together the summer before my departure for Madrid she told me that she taught English in China and I’m pretty sure my eyes bulged out of my head. I asked so many questions I feel like my questions ran together in one big breath. “Really? Where in China did you teach? Did you like it? What did you do for undergrad? Do you speak Chinese?” I internally scolded myself and tried not to scare her off by asking too many questions but I couldn’t help myself. It was so cool! After hearing her mention if briefly a few more times I nervously asked if I could interview her about her experience, and she was nice enough to say yes! Continue reading to learn more about what it was like for Brittany to teach English in China!

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Brauck in Quito, Ecuador

Brauck is my college roommate’s boyfriend and we met while I was in my senior year of undergrad and he was completing his Masters in Urban Planning at Virginia Tech. Ever since I’ve known Brauck, he’s always talked highly about his amazing experiences in South America and how his time there changed his life positively for the better. He spoke of the wonderful people, breathtaking sights, and mouth-watering food. He has since built upon his experience to catalyze a career in international development in the DC area. He is just as passionate as I am about travel and global involvement and was kind enough to take the time to let me interview him about his experiences. Read further to learn more about Brauck’s experience working in an orphanage in Quito, Ecuador and traveling in South America!

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