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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.

Meeting Amity’s New Teachers in China

Posted on September 25, 2010 by connieinasia

    Our Recent Amity Teacher’s Conference               While my second year students were starting their classes a few weeks ago, I was still out of the classroom, attending Amity’s 4-day teacher’s meeting in Nanjing.             Just before Amity teachers … Continue reading →

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She’s Back!

Posted on September 17, 2010 by connieinasia

             After 13 weeks, I have finally landed back in Longzhou to begin my second year at Guangxi Normal University for Nationalities, located one hour from the Vietnam border in the small town, Longzhou.              The oppressive heat of southern … Continue reading →

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A Visit to America: Bark in the Park

Posted on August 20, 2010 by connieinasia

  Hello, everyone!       It’s been a lovely vacation in America with family and friends.  Now, back in China, I’m off to Nanjing for our Amity summer conference to meet the new teachers in our organization.  Next, it will be … Continue reading →

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A Chengdu Scare

Posted on July 21, 2010 by connieinasia

A Chengdu Scare             For 8 years, Little Flower (my Chihuahua) has accompanied me  throughout my time in China.  As a pity save from a nasty pet shop in Sichuan, she lucked out in landing in the arms of … Continue reading →

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Visa Renewal and Tourism on the Side

Posted on July 2, 2010 by connieinasia

  It’s Visa Renewal Time!              At 7 a.m., the winding road from Longzhou to Chongzuo was fairly empty of traffic and just as breathtaking as always.              Steep, rocky mountains rose to the right and left of the … Continue reading →

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News for the Week

Posted on June 22, 2010 by connieinasia

  A Visit to the Big City               It was a fun visit to Nanning, the capital city of Guangxi, which took place due to our Dragon Boat Festival 3-day holiday last week.              Little Flower and I landed … Continue reading →

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Roadtrip to Nanning

Posted on June 10, 2010 by connieinasia

  Enjoying Nanning:  The Xiyuan Hotel               My visits to Nanning (the capital city of Guangxi Province) have been very few over the past year so this was a great treat for me to enjoy myself last weekend in this … Continue reading →

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Of Clothes and Exams: Winding Down the School Year

Posted on June 6, 2010 by connieinasia

  Student Designers Hit the Runway             Sunday night was a show to remember and brought out the crowds to our stage area.  What was the big fuss?  It was Fashion Week at Guangxi Normal University for Nationalities!          Actually, … Continue reading →

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American College Kids Don’t Know How Lucky They Are

Posted on May 30, 2010 by connieinasia

  The College Youth of Countryside Farmers              Today, I was walking the dog around our campus when a few of my students at the girls’ dorm invited me in for a sit.  It was hot outside and Little … Continue reading →

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The Story of A Student

Posted on May 22, 2010 by connieinasia

  Not Fitting In               Isaac (Qin Haibo) is a bit strange.             Even I could sense the oddness about him when I first met him.  It made other students shy away, not wanting to have much to do … Continue reading →

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