Our last episode of the season! Join us as we talk to Liam about his 27 years abroad and his abiding love for Japan. The question that I forgot to ask: How many passports does Liam have? 04:16 EAL: aka the department of acronyms. "You teach English; help me out with this kid." 05:22 Liam's reason for moving to Japan: "I was young and wanted to meet…

Let's welcome KB, friend of the show, the last true romantic, and technically an adult. 00:50 "I'm gonna hug so many people!" 06:50 KB learning how to have a work-life balance as a teacher. "No matter how weird something is it can become normal very quickly." 13:45 "Middle year students, particularly in year seven and eight, have so many questions …

Are you in need of some positivity "in these uncertain times"? We have that covered. Today we are finally sharing Tara's interview with the wonderful Andy. Come for his story of getting a teaching job in Jordan 38 years ago despite thinking it might be a scam, stay because he is a delight. 05:36 "I don't think in all my years of traveling that I ha…

Courtney, Tara and Gabrielle - three international teachers, three countries, three different experiences with the pandemic and how it's impacted our teaching and life abroad.Oleh global castaways

Sharon is our guest in the season's final episode where you get to find out where she discovered the best frappucino she's ever had. We are so thrilled to have people on this show and for you listeners. Have a great summer and see you next semester!Oleh Global Castaways

We made it to the end of the school year again! Truth, who has been teaching internationally for 10 years, joins Tara to reflect on her experience living abroad with two kids. Truth is leaving Beijing for Dar es Salaam!Oleh Global Castaways

We’re back with two girls in Tuscany talking. We share our experiences and sprinkle in tips, insights and advice when you’re ready to jump into the crazy recruiting fair scene. For additional fun: take a shot every time Gabrielle says “research”. 02:09 Courtney references Pitch Perfect while attempting to describe the job fair 14:26 But where do yo…

Courtney talks with Jared about Athletic Training in international schools, interning with the Philadelphia Flyers and his company Good Practice, LLC. If you work with children as a teacher, as a coach, as a field trip chaperone, this conversation is for you! 04:36 Promoting Athletic Training 08:53 MAIS Conference: there is something for everyone 1…

Friends of the show, Brian and Catherine, talk with Tara about all. the things. Including but not limited to their experiences as an international teaching couple, having children overseas, and the culture shock of returning to a different America. LINKS:International Schools Services - ISSInternational Schools Review…

WELCOME TO AMERICA! Finally, you walk through those arrival doors onto your home soil. It’s home so everything will go back to what it used to be. But what if it doesn’t? Gabrielle and Brittany try to process the unexpected anxieties when returning from abroad. 01:33 clothing, the color green, bathroom stalls and cereal aisles 08:25 The Missing Thr…

Gabrielle and Courtney consider the different mentor figures they have encountered in international teaching. They also gush over how they have encouraged each other in the last few years. 01:18 Gabrielle and Courtney’s origin story 07:15 Formal Mentorship experience: the Pros and Cons 11:33 Mentors are everywhere and they have different experience…

Brittany chats with Dave who has the dubious honor of being our first male guest on the show. Dave shares his experiences as a teacher and expat Kiwi in Kuwait.Oleh global castaways

Welcome to semester two of Global Castaways! Tara and Courtney kicks off the season with a timely look at Back to School as an International Educator. What are the signs? What are your rituals? How do you find your balance after having a summer off? 00:30 What are the symptoms that you’re going back to school? 04:10 August is a teacher’s Sunday eve…

It's International Podcast Day. Celebrate the power of podcasts! We recommend shows that entertain and inspire us. If you need something new to listen to, check out the links below! 01:05 Still Processing 02:53 Behind the Bastards 05:18 WorkLife with Adam Grant 06:30 Hey YA 07:22 Follow Eric Smith 08:34 Oh No Ross and Carrie 11:39 How Did This Get …

We process our thoughts and feelings about dealing with mental health while living the international teaching itinerant life. Speaking out and sharing personal perspectives on achieving mental well-being, from therapy to self-care. Shoutout to Brittany’s AC unit, which makes many appearances in this episode. LINKSTalkspaceLooking after yourself - B…

Mary saves the day in this latest episode of the Postcards from the Edge series. Join Brittany and Mary to hear from the unique perspective of a specialist teacher along with some great advice on life, travel and change. 02:05 This is something I kinda want to do and now is the time 06:36 It feels more inclusive about different perspectives 07:33 C…

So many legitimate complaints and so much entitlement. How do we balance the two? Courtney and Tara discuss the difficulties of first world problems when you are living in a developing nation. 01:31 Off topic already to talk about karaoke booths in China. 04:26 "There could be a goat in the milk aisle.” 10:12 Of weird stamps and paperwork. 16:23 We…

Are we creative, adorable and wonderful? Gabrielle and Courtney discuss the feedback and comments the GCP team has received, as well as introduce a new ending segment to celebrate "happy". 04:15 Awkward social penguins 05:23 "I’m perfect the way I am, darnit!" 09:20 Are the things we talk about surprisingly relatable? 14:23 Don’t you work with guys…

Melissa drops by to chat with Tara about the ups and downs of life while international teaching including a near-death experience while riding a bike in Beijing traffic. The second episode of our recurring series, Postcards from the Edge. 02:25 "Think of every spring break movie you ever have seen and now translate it into German." 06:36 "Your toil…

Congratulations, you just got a new job! Wait, it's not what you studied for or are trained in? How did this happen? Come join us in hashing out the joys and plunders of feeling like that square peg trying to fit in that round hole. 02:26 The building-the-plane-as-you're-flying tactic 06:20 "These things have to be done and somebody has to do them!…

Prepare for lots of laughter in this first episode of our recurring series Postcards from the Edge. Grace and Courtney have a conversation about the ups and downs of international teaching, followed by lots of travel talk. 04:08 Goat’s blood with Grace’s face 10:27 The time Prep kids mutinied against Courtney 17:50 Best Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh Cit…

Courtney and Gabrielle waffle on about: a sordid headline, the different types of relationships within international teaching and also took a “very scientific poll” of our friends to back up our musings. 01:15 - Will YOUR marriage survive overseas? 03:24 - Types of international teaching relationships 11:29 - Our “very scientific” poll 16:30 - “...…

We slap labels around liberally and talk about the types of people you meet in international teaching. 02:28 - "It reminds me of that scene in Mean Girls..." 07:15 - Tara ruminates on finding a place in international teaching as an introvert. 09:16 - The secret fourth category! Connect with us: website | twitter | globalcastaways@gmail.com Subscrib…

In the second episode, we meet the other half of the gang, Courtney and Brittany, as they talk about how to get through those inevitable doldrums. New episodes are every Wednesday. If you missed our first episode, be sure to check it out and subscribe! 01:24 - "In a week and a half, I signed a contract." 06:26 - Learn the C-DRIPPS method to making …

Our first ever episode! Gabrielle and Tara talk about what they think are some challenges and benefits of teaching overseas. New episodes on Wednesdays. Be sure to subscribe! 01:12 - "I moved to Germany; picked up a husband." 09:38 - "I have no idea who you are, or what you want or, really, what you're saying!" 11:27 - Gabrielle tries and fails to …