Participant

Erica H.

Teach in Thailand Program

Hometown: Narragansett, Rhode Island

Erica's Program

Teach in Thailand Program

Erica Hurley is an aspiring travel writer and TEFL certified English teacher currently based in Thailand. Originally from Rhode Island, she moved to Colorado for college and ended up staying. Studying abroad during her time at CU Boulder gave her the opportunity to travel throughout Europe from her home base in Madrid, Spain, where she discovered just how deep her love for travel is. After graduating with a degree in Integrative Physiology, a shift in career plans inspired Erica to explore something more true to her. Her passion for both education and travel led her to follow her dream of teaching English abroad and sharing her adventures along the way. She currently resides in Khon Kaen, Thailand, where she teaches pre-kindergarten.

Posts

A School Day in My Life Teaching Pre-K

By Erica H.

A month or so before moving to Thailand, I got the email that I was assigned to teach pre-kindergarten. I was ecstatic – I’d been hoping I’d get placed working... keep reading

The Hard Part No One Talks About: My Lessons Learned & Gentle Reminders

By Erica H.

Teaching abroad is magical, but the adjustment period is less so. This post dives into my first month in Thailand struggling with self-doubt, comparison, homesickness, etc., as well as mindset shifts and practical advice that helped me find my footing.

Attending the Loy Krathong festival in Khon Kaen

Welcome to My Blog!

By Erica H.

Hi everyone! My name is Erica — thanks for being here! I just wrapped up my second week teaching in Thailand, but I want to take a moment to introduce... keep reading