Why I Chose For A Scholarship Essay

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For as long as I can remember, I have always had some desire to be a teacher. It was my dream job when I was a kid and up until I was a teenager. However, when I got to college I opted out of getting a teaching degree, as I wanted to be able to explore other careers and keep my options open. I ultimately decided to major in public health and get a minor in general education. I have been happy with the path I chose to take, but with so many options out there, I have yet to find what I would love to spend my life doing. Over the past couple of years I have not been able to narrow down a post-grad plan. I have not felt ready to settle down with a job or make the decision to continue my education. Since I had not gotten the chance to study abroad in my 4 years of college I began searching for ways to get abroad after graduation. Teaching English abroad immediately caught my attention since teaching had always been in the back of my mind. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to gain some teaching experience while also exploring a new part of the world.
After a lot of research, I decided Thailand was where I wanted to go. I read many great reviews and found that Thailand currently has a high demand for English teachers. The low-cost of living seemed perfect for a recent graduate, and the beauty and culture of the country really intrigued me. Greenheart Travel’s Teach in Thailand program caught my eye, as it had the option to include the in person TESOL certification prior to beginning teaching. I wanted to be in a program where I would have guidance and meet people who were in my same position. I also liked this specific program, as I wanted to start out with a shorter commitment since this will be my first time abroad. As a soon to be college graduate, I feel I am a great candidate for teaching English abroad because I am flexible, hardworking, and willing to take on this adventure. I will have a Bachelor’s degree this coming May from the University of South Carolina, and while I may not have specific teaching experience, I have lot of experience working with kids. I have always loved kids, which is what made me want to be a teacher in the first place. I have been a nanny and camp counselor during most summers, and have always enjoyed working with and helping kids of all ages. My minor in general education also gives me some background in teaching and student development. I hope to contribute my caring nature and strong work ethic to efficiently help with teaching the people of the
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I want to have an experience that gives me a different outlook on life. My goal is to take a break from the average American lifestyle and learn from meeting others and their ways of life. I have traveled to many places around the United States and other places in North America, like Mexico and Canada, but have never had the experience to truly immerse myself in another culture. I know there is so much I can learn from getting myself out there and this is the perfect opportunity to get outside of my comfort zone. While I know there are definitely going to be some challenges along the way I think that the variety of people I meet, lessons I learn, and places I see will be worth taking this big

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