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About connieinasia

I have been in the Asia region for 27 years as an English language teacher. A majority of those have been in China with the Amity Foundation , a Chinese NGO that works in all areas of development for the Chinese people. Covid stranded me in America for over 3 years, with China closing its boarders to returning teachers. In 2023, I was accepted into a new teaching role not in China but in Laos. Join me in experiencing this incredible journey into a different culture, a different language, and a different life.

Finishing up my “To Do” list: A Historical Relic Homesick for Home

This afternoon, I headed off to Plainfield, Indiana (near the airport), for my hotel overnight before flying out from Indianapolis to begin my journey tomorrow, back to China.  My brother chauffeured me the 1 1/2 hours on I-70 to the … Continue reading

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Luzhou Applies to be A National Civilized City (全国文明城市)  

       During the past few years, Luzhou has been working toward becoming a National Civilized City. This prestigious honor ranks a city as being economically, environmentally, politically and socially excellent. The movement itself began in 2003, with  10 … Continue reading

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Luzhou Protestant Church Christmas Worship Services

  To finish off my Christmas celebrations, it’s only fitting to end with the Luzhou Protestant Church worship services. This past year, the Everlasting Love adult choir, of which I am a member, was asked to participate in both the … Continue reading

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Christmas Activity Night at My College

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Before adding the next posting, Christmas at the Luzhou Protestant Church, I’ll include a short mentionable concerning the campus Christmas Activity Night. The Idea Emerges A few years ago, I had an idea that my Christmas lessons shouldn’t be just … Continue reading

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Playing Catch-up: Christmas 2018 at My College

Since you missed all the Christmas visuals, let me take you through some pictures of my holiday events at my school. Christmas in My Classroom My freshmen get the full 2-part lesson of Christmas:  Part 1 is the religious explanation … Continue reading

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My Freshmen Reveal Their Lives through Essays

At the end of every school year, right before we dismiss for the summer holidays, my top priority is to visit my department’s office and pin down Mr. Chen, in charge of assigning courses to the teachers. “Don’t forget, Mr. … Continue reading

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Our New College Initiative: Trying to Improve Image in the Educational World

  The beginning of the 2018 Fall semester ushered in a rather noteworthy change in the college.  It’s  what I call the Impressive Titles Campaign, where every department was  asked to improve its department with a name-change.  To explain this, … Continue reading

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A Hectic Semester; A Silent Website

Greetings, All!! Yes, I’m alive! I’m finally on holiday for Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) with the end of the Fall semester having arrived. The weekend of my birthday, January 12, began the winter break for our 9,000 students on … Continue reading

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It’s Job Fair Day!

At Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, my seniors have been gearing up for our annual school job fair on October 26, today, which began at 9:30 a.m. and will continue for the rest of the day. Every year, the school … Continue reading

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An October Mystery: Gremlins at play?

I am having a bit of a mystery at present.  The English Language Resource Center  has a 5-gallon jug water dispenser which has 2 levers:  one for hot (to make tea or instant coffee) and one for cold. In China, … Continue reading

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