A discussion that first spawned a fight eventually led to a pretty solid idea a few weeks ago. Mark was offered an opportunity to intern for a company, Cummins, in Brazil. Now we're entertaining the idea of spending next summer in Brazil together. To go or not to go? That seems to be the question right now regarding our summer of 2009. I will be graduated and Mark will have finished his junior year, so the timing feels perfect. We would be located in Sao Paulo, where Mark would be working. One of my first concerns with this idea was that there would be nothing for me to do in Brazil, especially considering that my German skills won't take me very far over there. There is a huge demand for Americans who can teach English though. I can choose to either volunteer at schools to teach or give private lessons at institutions where businessmen seek to learn English. Either way sounds fun, although I'm a little more keen on the volunteer idea. Maybe I can do both. A little extra money doesn't hurt. Anyway, we're getting kind of antsy about this idea. It could be a really great adventure for us! Also, we would be in Brazil for our first anniversary, which would be a great opportunity to get some serious beach action. Who knows, could be fun?
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well if you want to start volunteering teaching english now to get some experience...you could come do it with me! and then i could have a buddy to teach classes in south salt lake valley. yay!
What an opportunity!!
Keep us posted!
boo. it looks like the next tutor training session isn't until may. i did mine in march. but you'll be gone for the summer anyway, and they want at least a 6-month commitment. maybe we can do it when you get back to provo? their website is eslcenter.org
What an interesting idea.
No matter what you two come up with will be great. It would be a great experience and turn you into even more experienced world travelers. Keep planning.
Oops,
ananymous was Omi
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