Cultural Preparation - Myanmar

Our Program Includes:

Pre-departure Support

• We’ll outline the entire process you’ll follow to realize the teaching abroad dream.
• You’ll be provided comprehensive information relating to each step in the pre-departure process and you’ll have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like, no matter how silly you may think they are!
• We’ll explain and help you get the necessary documentation prepared prior to departure.
• We’ll assist you with all planning, packing, visas, costs, budgeting and booking flights.
• We’ll ease any anxieties you may have regarding your trip and share the positive and life-changing adventures of the teach abroad experience.   

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Logistics and Safety when arriving

• We’ll pick you up from the airport so you won’t have to stress when you arrive off the plane (provided if applicant lands within four days of start date and between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM)
• We’ll introduce you to your 24/7 support team on the ground.
• We provide you with your SIM card and help you get setup so that you can contact your loved ones back home and your new friends you’re about to make on your epic orientation!
• We assist you with your local bank account setup so you can save money on international withdrawal fees. Your salary is paid into your local bank account.
• You’ll get to meet and greet fellow teacher travelers with a welcome dinner or beach barbeque!

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A toolkit for navigating your new country

Our 1 week cultural orientation on Burmese culture and language gives you the perfect foundation for adjusting to life in Myanmar as well as an opportunity to bond with your fellow teachers-in-training and in-country staff members.

Learn foundational Burmese language

We help you with foundational language to help you navigate:

• The bustling markets.
• Grabbing a taxi.
• Ordering a delicious meal.
• Garnering respect from locals.

(plus it’s pretty cool to impress your mates at home or add it to your resume!)

Cultural and History lessons

• Learn from local Burmese staff and ex-foreign teachers who have made their home in Myanmar.
• You’ll understand the cultural dynamics so that you don’t feel like a fish out of water.
• You won’t be making any faux pas or disrespecting the locals.
• How to address locals and your fellow teachers.
• You will know what you can and can’t do in Burmese classrooms.

Relevant Cultural Excursions

Excursions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Guided tour of the Shwedagon Pagoda
• Walking tour of downtown
• Myanmar/Burmese cooking class
• Lethwei class (Burmese Boxing)
• Intro to Buddhism and meditation
• Welcome group dinner
• Excursions are subject to change based on your program option and weather

Take part in a Lethwei class (Burmese Boxing).

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Walking tours help orientate participants to their new surroundings and give them an in-depth understanding of the history, culture, and people of Myanmar

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Experience a guided tour of the Shwedagon Pagoda.

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Welcome group dinner, a great way to meet your fellow teacher travelers.

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A support network of fellow teacher travelers

In addition the personal assistance and 24/7 support we provide, you’ll also have a support network of fellow teachers.

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24/7 In-Country Support

• Ex-foreign teachers and local, on-the-ground support staff provide you with personal assistance throughout the duration of your teaching experience.
• You can rest assured knowing that any queries will be answered such as translation help, culture shock, legalities, emergencies, travel options or school queries. Someone is on hand.
• Teacher meet-ups.
• We check in with you regularly and keep up to date with your teach abroad experience.
  
  

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Have some fun and embrace your new adventure!