Kelly P.
Kelly's Program
My name is Kelly Plorin and I'm from Fort Worth, Texas. I've been in education for the last 7 years where I've taught 1st grade for one year and 2nd grade for 6 years. I have spent my summer holidays traveling as much as possible and finally decided it was time to make teaching and traveling collide.
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Do's and Dont's for Packing
If you are anything like me, you're probably thinking "what the heck do I even pack to move abroad". Months before I moved, I was strategically thinking about each item... keep reading
5 Lessons I've Learned
Taking this leap of faith and beginning a new adventure can be exciting yet terrifying! Even though I’ve only been living in Thailand for a few months, I’ve learned some... keep reading
Top 10 Items I'm Glad I Brought From America
Although almost everything I could possibly need to live in Thailand can be purchased here, there are a few things I am so happy that I brought from America. I’m... keep reading
Harder than Expected First Day of School
As soon as we got out of our required 15 day quarantine, an outbreak of Covid occurred in my province. The second wave hit Thailand and the epicenter of it... keep reading
Adjusting Lifestyles
I’ve officially called Thailand home for little over a month now. There have been a few adjustments to my everyday lifestyle but overall, I think I have adapted well to... keep reading
Holidays Spent Abroad
Arriving to Thailand at the beginning of December, had me a little anxious. I was moving in the middle of a very celebrated holiday season in my home country, to... keep reading
Orientation Quarantine Style
Moving 8,000 miles across the world in the middle of a pandemic, was quite the adventure. With such strict measures in place to enter Thailand, the process was a bit... keep reading
What to Expect Before Departure
Maybe you've been accepted into your dream program or maybe you're still curious how this program works. Either way, I want to share how CIEE prepares you for departure. Here... keep reading