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Kelly P.

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Teach in Thailand Thailand School: Midwestern State University Hometown: Colleyville, Texas

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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  • Transitioning back to America
    By Kelly P.
    I’ve been back in America for a little over two weeks now and it has been quite an adjustment. The biggest adjustment right away was the time difference. Thailand and...keep reading
    • Cultural Differences
    • Travel & Adventure
  • Goodbye Thailand, Hello Texas
    By Kelly P.
    As I sit on the last leg of my journey back to America, I have been able to reflect a lot on my experience in Thailand. I left Thailand sad,...keep reading
    • Making a Difference
  • Always Say Yes
    By Kelly P.
    A big piece of advice I was given before I came to Thailand was, “Always say yes”. A friend that lived currently lived in Thailand gave me this advice and...keep reading
    • Food
    • Impressions & Reflections
    • Making a Difference
  • When Life Doesn't Go As Planned
    By Kelly P.
    I wish this post could be overflowing with photos from incredible places, new foods, adventures with friends but unfortunately it won’t be filled with those things. I can’t even try...keep reading
    • Classroom Stories
    • Health and Safety
    • Making a Difference
  • Fruit Taste Test
    By Kelly P.
    Since moving to Thailand, I have noticed so many fruits I've never seen or heard of before! I thought it would be fun to try all the new fruits and...keep reading
    • Food
  • School's Out For Summer!
    By Kelly P.
    First semester teaching abroad: CHECK! I just wrapped up my first semester teaching abroad and I'm so proud of myself. It was not the easiest semester that I've taught but...keep reading
    • Classroom Stories
  • Dealing with the inevitable.... homesickness
    By Kelly P.
    I knew it was going to happen at some point, but I didn't know when or how hard it would hit. After 5 months of living abroad, I was proud...keep reading
    • Cultural Differences
    • Daily Life
    • Travel & Adventure
  • All Your Questions Answered
    By Kelly P.
    I was recently asked to do an Instagram takeover on the CIEE Instagram page and had the opportunity to show the public what daily life was like living and teaching...keep reading
    • Cultural Differences
    • Daily Life
    • Impressions & Reflections
    • Why Teach Abroad?
  • What to expect during quarantine
    By Kelly P.
    If you're reading this, hopefully it means you will be embarking on your new journey to Thailand shortly! Unfortunately, foriengers arriving to Thailand are still required to quarantine before going...keep reading
    • Unusual ways to plan a weekend adventure
      By Kelly P.
      As exciting as Thailand can be, it can also be a little overwhelming. You have so much on your bucket list which can make it hard to decide where to...keep reading
      • Daily Life
      • Travel & Adventure
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