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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.

A Recycling Chinese Wonder: Mr. and Mrs. Old Man River

Posted on August 1, 2013 by connieinasia

           Mr. and Mrs. Old Man River are my 1st floor, downstairs neighbors. Of course, that’s not their real names.  It’s really Mr. Zhen, age 84, and his wife, Ms. Wu, age 60. (In China, the wife keeps her maiden name.  … Continue reading →

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A Chinese City in Mourning: Summer Pool Fun Turns Tragic

Posted on July 22, 2013 by connieinasia

I’ve already written about my Chinese sister, Li Xiaolian (Cathy) who is an administrator at the Luzhou Police College. Her college is a specialty school that trains young people who are wanting to go into police work, whether that’s a … Continue reading →

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Four-legged Discards: What Chinese College Kids Leave Behind

Posted on July 17, 2013 by connieinasia

        I have returned after a full week in Chengdu to a campus that is oddly quiet. Both our Luzhou college students and Qing Hai University students have fled, returning to their homes for the summer break.             Along with … Continue reading →

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Chengdu Apartment Hunting

Posted on July 6, 2013 by connieinasia

              It’s Saturday morning and many of our Qing Hai students are off, dragging their luggage behind them, on their way home. They have a 3-1/2 hour bus trip to Chengdu, followed by a 26 hour train trip to Qing … Continue reading →

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My Chinese Sister, Li Xiaolian (Cathy)

Posted on July 4, 2013 by connieinasia

         My Chinese sister, Li Xiaolian (Cathy), and I finally accomplished a 10-year goal: for the two of us to meet up in the pool together for me to give her a swimming lesson. We’ve talked about it for years … Continue reading →

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Connie’s Updated Reports from Luzhou, China

Posted on June 23, 2013 by connieinasia

The School Year Ends!             The school year has finally ended! At least for me, anyway. My final courses of the year are over and done with as of last Friday, with the re-take test for those who failed my … Continue reading →

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China’s New Holiday: A Much-Needed Fling

Posted on June 18, 2013 by connieinasia

             Last I left off, a new 1-week holiday had been thrown at us, causing school leaders to cut the semester 2 weeks shorter than expected. Everyone was left scrambling to fit testing into any time slot available, then working … Continue reading →

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China’s Newest Holiday Brings Unwanted Troubles

Posted on June 4, 2013 by connieinasia

        The Chinese government made an announcement last week: A new 2-day holiday would be added to the national “days off” list.          Welcome in Summer Holiday! To be combined with Dragon Boat Festival next week, giving everyone a whole … Continue reading →

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Building 3 Gets a Much Needed Gift

Posted on May 25, 2013 by connieinasia

        Building 3 is the third oldest classroom building we have on campus.          It once belonged to the Number 1 Middle School, which was adjacent to the college until the leaders bought up the land for enlarging our school. … Continue reading →

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A Weekend of Earthquake Remembrances

Posted on May 12, 2013 by connieinasia

             This weekend, many around the world are remembering their mothers as Mother’s Day arrives.             But for us in Sichuan, May 12 brings a different kind of remembrance.             5 years ago, the Wenchuan earthquake struck this province, killing more … Continue reading →

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