a twenty-something girl from Minnesota travels beyond the sea for a year of teaching in Europe









Showing posts with label job searching. Show all posts
Showing posts with label job searching. Show all posts

22 August 2010

on Cloud 9

Thanks to my roommate Erin, a group of us spent a much needed relaxing evening at the top of the Hilton hotel in Prague at the sky lounge bar appropriately called Cloud 9. We had a reserved couch, buffet of grilled meats and veggies, and a gorgeous view of Prague's skyline. It was the end to a surprisingly productive day at the beach (it is August, I need to be near anything that reminds me of Lake Minnetonka).

In preparation for this very busy week I am now at yet another internet cafe surrounded by fellow TEFLers simultaneously pouring over grammar books and job websites. Just another day at the Villa...

21 August 2010

oooh we're halfway there

I cannot believe that I am already halfway done with the TEFL class! Although I feel like I have been in Prague for 3 years, it has only been about 15 days.

A majority of my time is spent at school either in class, prepping for lessons, or using the internet. On top of our bi-weekly lessons we have to plan, we also have a one-on-one tutoring project (15 page paper due next Monday?!), a grammar presentation to plan, continuous job searching and housing to worry about. It is extremely busy but very rewarding.

I am in the process of looking and applying for jobs in France as well as in Prague. It is going to be difficult to find a job in France because they prefer EU citizens (which means no work visa paperwork to complete for the employer) but I am still trying. There are numerous jobs available in Prague, and most of my new friends are going to stick around here for the next year.

We will see what happens! I am using every contact and resource possible so keep sending good vibes my way :)