My 1st month 

By Mia Mathilda EHMEL in VSAMLTV1401: RPK50 School-Khonkaen, Thailand One Year Program

My project 

I work at Rajaprajanugroh School 50, a public educational institution located in the Ban Haet District of Khon Kaen, in Northeastern Thailand, near the Laos border. This school teaches students from primary to secondary levels and operates under royal patronage, for disadvantaged students. 

I teach students in 7th and 9th grade (in Thai: mathayom 1 and 3). As an English teacher, I get to create fun, interactive lessons for my student. I love using teaching techniques like games, songs, videos and even a bit of dance to make learning exciting. This not only helps with picking up the language but also give students a chance to dive into different languages and cultures. 

Plus, in the afternoon when lessons are over the other volunteers and I get the chance to be part of the school community by joining in on activities, like helping out at the coffee shop or cleaning the school.