天美麻豆

Taiwan

Aug 2012 - May 2014

Maryland, USA

English teacher and student
Taught English as a second language to international students and also worked as a substitute teacher teaching German
Small town, beautiful rural area (Deep Creek Lake), winter and summer activities
People were not very accustomed to diversity or foreign languages and international issues.

Oct 2010 - Aug 2012

Mainz, Germany

Stationed as a soldier in 1st MI Battalion in Wiesbaden, which is neighboring city to Mainz.
Chinese linguist
Steady work and opportunity to travel in Germany and France, practice my German.
Could not really use any language in my job or on the base, as we almost entirely communicated in English only since no others soldiers spoke any other languages that I spoke.

Jan 2001 - Jun 2001

Strasbourg, France

Study abroad as a French Major with Bates College
Student
Small comfortable and beautiful city, rich history and great food.

Sept 1998 - Dec 1998

Berlin, Germany

College student studying German and German history during semester abroad
Student
Incredibly fascinating city, very rich cultural and historical city and fun nightlife.
Occasionally felt difficult to express things in German to host family and locals

Sept 1996 - Dec 1996

Paris, France

High School Student
Great opportunity for immersion and learning about French people and education system
My level of French sometimes left me feeling lost and behind my classmates at times

USA