After I graduated from college in the US, I moved abroad to Thailand. It's nothing like I expected.
Instead of getting a corporate job in the US after graduation, I moved abroad to Thailand, to teach English for a year. It's had surprising benefits.
Tyler Wetzler, a graduate of the University of Central Florida, moved to Thailand to teach English after graduating. Initially, he expected to feel like a tourist, but instead, he soon felt welcomed by his community. Living in Thailand has helped him build a stronger work ethic and inspired him to stay longer than he initially planned.
Living in Thailand has opened Tyler's mind to new possibilities beyond pursuing a corporate career in the US. He expected to feel like a tourist, but instead, he quickly began to feel like a part of the community. One meaningful relationship he formed was with his neighbor, Lek, who has treated him like one of her own family. He also enjoys sharing dinner with his Thai friends every Wednesday and learning English together.
Tyler has been influenced by the discipline and respect for hard work he sees in the Thai community, which has motivated him to raise his own standards. Thailand has also inspired him to become more disciplined about his fitness and nutrition. He plans to extend his stay in Thailand beyond his initial one-year contract.
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