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Guest Blogger at A Place for Readers and Writers

February 4, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein 2 Comments

Today, I am a guest blogger at Kirby's Lane: A Place for Readers and Bloggers. I discuss some of my experiences at an international school in Bangalore. Teaching in India made me more aware of what it means to be an effective teacher and why it is important to periodically step … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Expat Living, International Education, Lifestyle Tagged With: A Place for Readers and Writers, comfort zone, international school in Bangalore, international teaching, Kirby Larson, living abroad, stepping outside one's comfort zone, teaching abroad, teaching in Bangalore

10 Responses to My Teaching Abroad

August 14, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein 8 Comments

Three years ago, I started teaching at a well-respected international school in Bangalore, India. As a 50+ American woman, I approached this amazing opportunity with awe and excitement. My emotions took hold as I contemplated various ways that I could make a difference. It was as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Expat Living, International Education, Lifestyle Tagged With: adjusting to expat life, Bangalore India, being an expat teacher, expat, expat experience, expat teacher in India, leaving teaching profession, lessons learned from being an expat, living in India, passion to write, sheltered suburban lifestyle, stepping outside comfort zone, teaching abroad, teaching at an international school, Teaching in India

Precautions When Traveling To Third World Countries

July 10, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein 2 Comments

When Americans travel abroad to a Third World country, they are bombarded by pre-departure concerns regarding safety and health risks. Advance planning will improve the odds of avoiding hazardous situations. Some health issues can be addressed by visiting a knowledgeable travel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Expat Living, Lifestyle, Worldwide Travel Tagged With: planning a trip abroad, safety and health precautions when traveling, tips to avoid diarrhea, tips when traveling, Traveling to Third World countries

4th of July Reflection: Proud to Be an American

July 4, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Today, Americans are celebrating the 4th of July. Parades, community events, family barbeques, and fireworks will be the high point of their day. Some will take time to reflect on our country’s history while others might become sentimental about their patriotism. I, on the other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Expat Living, Lifestyle Tagged With: appreciating life, appreciating life in America, appreciation, expat experience, fortunate to be an American, gratefulness, life in India, living abroad, living as an expat, living as an expat in India, lucky to be an American, proud to be an American, stepping outside comfort zone

Stunned by India’s Poverty

June 10, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Years after my expat experience in Bangalore, India, I remain stunned by India's poverty. Every day, I was bombarded by people living in squalor. Masses of people lived without the modern conveniences of indoor plumbing and electricity. Their meals were cooked on open fires. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Expat Living, Lifestyle Tagged With: Annawadi, Bangalore, Behind the Beautiful Forever, expat living in India, expat view of India, Katherine Boo, life in India, Mumbai, poverty in India, slums in India, Westerners views of India

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