Marieke aarsman

Marieke aarsman

Naam:
Marieke aarsman
Leeftijd:
57 jaar
Geslacht:
Vrouw
Woonplaats:
Leusden, Nederland
Bij Reislogger sinds:
oktober 2018
Website:
mariekebacktocollege.reislogger.nl
Reisverhalen:
43
Foto’s:
611

Over mij

(January 1st 2022)  On my way to Toronto for a 3 week leaders course. Finally! Followed by another 2 week visit to the States.

It's been 2 years since my last travel & study adventure. Not aware of a pandemic that would sabotage all travel plans of millions of people right after it.. It affected also my searching and finding for a new job direction. Initially I tried to continue improving my English skills, in order to become an ESL teacher (English as a 2nd language). My options were only online and no, that didn't work. I got my certificate but without any practice or chances to work in that field.

Long story short, I changed my plans: I started volunteering as a kids (DUTCH) language coach with Turkish refugees. Very interesting learning about other cultures and I love to use my teaching skills again- in a new environment!  Though, if you think teaching Dutch as a 2nd language would be easy-peasy, no way.. I have to explain a language that comes to me natural, no clue why I'm using a specific word in a context. Well, if you know me: always pursuing excellence, you can guess what my next step will be;) Getting trained as a NT2 teacher. This will happen, starting in February and it will go along with an internship and a job at a language center. 

(August 2019) After cancelling my English course in January (since Peter fell off his motorcycle and broke 16(!) bones..) I temporarily rolled into the new job of personal nurse. That was a quite new experience but it worked out well, he was an obedient patient;) and we had a special time together. We also had a lot of friends and family over, that was heartwarming. While Peter was getting stronger and didn't need my help every minute, I have taken up an online course  in early childhood Montessori teaching, in English. Besides, I love this study and I can practice my English at the same time; killing two birds with one stone (what a weird saying btw :p).  Well. I'm glad Peter restored very well. That makes I'm back in the States to finish my study!

Over mijn reis

(January 1st 2022)  Okay, what has this got to do with my traveling to Toronto, Canada? Haha, nothing. This trip was postponed for a year, due to Covid. I've studied online at a Ministry school (kind of bible school) in '20/'21 and I realIy wanted to finish with the 3-week leaders course, in person. And because I'm "back to college" again, I'm re-opening my blog for all who like to follow my adventures;)

(August 2019) This time I've planned to stay for 11 weeks. That means 3 weeks general course and 6 weeks TOEFL course and an exam. And some free time. I'll stay in Vantaggio again, so this feels pretty familiar;), although I will meet all new people! Together with the English lessons I keep working on my Montessori course and I asked a Montessori school closeby to have me in an (follow up) internship. I'm invited to come for a  talk so I hope that will work out!
 

Bezochte landen

Ik heb 6 landen (3%) bezocht:

Bulgarije, Canada, Duitsland, Nederland, Servië, Verenigde Staten.