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| Oct-17-2007 08:41
Will Bolton
I remember getting my initial phone call from Footprints and almost not answering the phone because I did not recognize the number. I am glad I decided to see who it was! Through the phone interviews and email correspondence I was able to learn more about the Footprints organization and learn about perspective schools at which I might very well teach. ....
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- | Oct-11-2007 22:44
Jamie
In short, loving it here!
Living in Beijing, or perhaps any metropolis for all I know, constantly effaces one's definition of the unusual. Three years ago a three-wheeled car looked bizarre, like an adult-sized electric trike, or a motorcycle with training wheels. Now, while they and countless other once-abnormalities go wholly unnoticed, I amazingly still encounter people and ....
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| Feb-14-2007 21:23
Laure
Great to hear that Footprints is so successful, and we are the first to confirm that through the positions found by the organisation are excellent. David and I are very happy in our position in Hangzhou for the last 5 months. The university has a beautiful setting and, we have been welcomed with a lot of kindness. The teachers are extremely ....
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| Feb-09-2007 10:24
John Skrip
I'm on holiday now and loving it. I'm in Vietnam and headed to the beach tomorrow with some friends. School starts for me again March 4th or so.
I love my placement and would recommend Footprints to anyone, but now no one I tell is into travelling or teaching...so about next placement.
looking for a warm beach ....
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- | Jun-11-2006 23:47
David Chin
For anyone who is seriously thinking about teaching English in China, I would highly recommend that you use Footprints to help you find a school that will match your needs. I had done quite a bit of research online about teaching in China and told Footprints about my preferences and concerns. They were able to find for me a school near ....
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| Mar-11-2006 19:27
Dylan Johnson
Footprints helped me get a job teaching grades 7-9 in Southern China. The process was thorough and simple. I am sure I would have had a hard time doing this on my own and it is a comfort to know I do not have to negotiate directly with my school. ....
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- | Sep-28-2005 18:48
David West
I have been recruited through Footprints and am now teaching in a Chinese high school. Before I knew anything about Footprints I had my fears about recruiting companies. Remember that shanghai is used as a verb as well as a proper noun. But Footprints took care of the formalities that are required to go abroad. They did a great job matching ....
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| Jul-19-2005 11:41
Matthew Schiavenza
As a recent university graduate deciding to teach English overseas, I had no idea where to begin. Fortunately, I connected with Footprints, who found me a good job within days of our relationship and have continued to provide support for me throughout the year. With so many jobs to choose from, it can be difficult to separate the wheat from the ....
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- | Dec-22-2004 01:01
Cindy Massey
I have to admit that teaching overseas sounded exciting and scary at the same time. Every time I spoke with someone in the US about it, they said, Are you crazy? You are kidding? How wonderful?
As the day approached, I have to admit I became somewhat frantic, because I did not feel prepared. My suitcases were ....
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- | Nov-23-2004 12:03
Cindy Massey
Things are going well here. Gaylene (New Zealand) have traveled to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbor, Nanxing River and Janjing Island...
We plan to visit Hangzhou in the spring, the West Lake is fabulous. Anyway, the school has been really great and I feel quite blessed that I found a fellow traveler.
I would like to ....
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- | Nov-08-2004 11:29
Clifford Yeats
Foreigners in the Neighbourhood
By: Clifford Yeats, October 2004, Not for reprint, copying or publishing without permission.
The apartment provided by the school is across a main road and down a narrow lane through hundreds of parked bicycles, scooters, street vendors, small open ended shops and loitering people of all ages, to what ....
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- | Oct-14-2004 09:26
Amanda Cooke
To everyone at Footprints,
I just wanted to forward a copy of the Thanksgiving email I sent to my family and friends back home. Lots to be thankful for this and every year. I'm sure you can all relate! Have a great holiday with your family and friends!
Amanda Cooke (Xian, China)
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- | Oct-05-2004 11:06
Erin Colling
Dear Valeri & Jeff,
Sorry it has taken me so long to send you and email to let you know I arrived and am getting along ok. I just moved into my apartment yesterday. Previously I was staying in a hotel and didn't have readily available internet access. I really appreciate your Bon Voyage message, holiday wishes and ....
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| Sep-16-2004 12:48
Morley Chertkoff
Hi Jeff,
Friday was Teacher's Day here in China. I was overwhelmed with the tremendous and enthusiastic greetings I received from my students. By the end of the weekend, I received sixteen large bunches of bananas, ten big bags of apples and other seasonal fruit and cabbage from my students as Teacher's Day gifts. Yes, two ....
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| Sep-07-2004 11:38
Morley Chertkoff
Hi Jeff,
The students in my night school class are all the children of the University staff. I've been teaching them for the past six weeks and have had a great time. We are together from 6:30 - 9:30, Monday through Friday.
The three hours goes by quickly for the students but it gives me ....
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| Jul-29-2004 09:31
Morley Chertkoff
Hi Jeff and the staff at Footprints,
Things are going well for me here in China. The air is hot and dry here in Jiaozuo. Our temperature reaches 40 degrees C in the day. We have little relief from the heat as there are few shade trees. We simply go about our day and keep a bottle of ....
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