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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 My “To Do” List before leaving for China

Posted on August 13, 2015 by connieinasia

Today, my mom and I checked off the very last item on our “To Get Done” list while I was home: The setting of my dad’s USMC (United States Marine Corp) marker at his plot in our local Marshall cemetery. … Continue reading →

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Returning to Luzhou: Losing Neighbors and Friends

Posted on August 10, 2015 by connieinasia

Of course, I’m excited to return to China.  There will be new students to prepare for, old students to welcome back, Luzhou neighbors and shop keepers to say “hi” to, stories to share with those who are interested in listening … Continue reading →

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One Week Left in Illinois; China Awaits!

Posted on August 8, 2015 by connieinasia

August 14, a week from today, it’s back to China to start up the new school year along the Yangtze at Luzhou Vocational and Technical College.  Where did this month in the States go?! Obviously, very fast. Marked Off the List … Continue reading →

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“Chicago, Here We Come!” or rather “There We Went!”

Posted on July 29, 2015 by connieinasia

Note: The below entry is an article I thought I’d send to my hometown paper about my visit to Chicago with my mom.  An abridged version has been sent to the Chicago Tribune editor, thanking the city for a memorable 4 … Continue reading →

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Stateside Visit Underway!

Posted on July 19, 2015 by connieinasia

Views have certainly changed, from along the Yangtze River (above) to my mom’s lovely flower garden in Marshall, IL. I returned to my American small town last Tuesday to spend a month of my summer vacation time back in the … Continue reading →

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Along the Yangtze, We Also Remembered Charleston, SC

Posted on June 24, 2015 by connieinasia

The shooting deaths in Charleston, SC, during a Bible study at the historic Emmanuel Methodist Church just last week, have spread like wildfire throughout the world. This also includes China and my Yangtze river home, Luzhou. Today, from the pulpit of the … Continue reading →

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Finishing Out the Year: The English Language Play Contest

Posted on June 5, 2015 by connieinasia

The Beast transformed, The Titanic sank, Snow White awakened and doomed lovers mourned. Yes, it was time for the much anticipated Foreign Language Department’s 9th Annual English Language Play Contest. This took place last Wednesday evening, 7 – 9:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

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English Corner on Our Campus: Food Night!

Posted on May 23, 2015 by connieinasia

 All across China, university and college campuses, city parks and small cafes host what has been termed as English Corner (EC). These are well-known gathering places where those interested in practicing their English skills can show up and join with … Continue reading →

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An Old Building; Innovative Additions

Posted on May 21, 2015 by connieinasia

The single teacher’s apartment building I live in, along with the Peace Corp folk, is one of the oldest on campus.  Plumbing is a mess.  Mold is a constant.  Electrical wiring is iffy. You’ll also remember that during the summer, … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Tales from Along the Yangtze

Posted on May 16, 2015 by connieinasia

Note: Internet connection problems have delayed me for a week to post these. The China Telecom worker has been here to say that the telephone lines in my home are so old that they need to be replacing.  This is a huge problem. We’ve … Continue reading →

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