But how about Thai?
Okay lets be honest, I don’t speak Thai either. But at least I’m trying…
Now to why this blog even exists.
In three months I will be here
Working with these people
Through my minor I have the opportunity of doing an internship with the Life Development Center in Chiang Mai Thailand. I will be gone all spring and summer, May 7th to Aug 19th. I am beyond excited but scared out of my mind. I will be across the world in a culture and environment I have never experienced, but that’s all part of the adventure right? This trip is not about me though. The Life Development Center travels around the Hill Tribes in northern Thailand and teaches about health and AIDS prevention. This will allow me to see how the nonprofit works by helping them write grants, organize their teaching methods, and work with the local Thai people.
The language barrier will make this challenging but also rewarding as I learn to bond with those that I serve. To prepare for this trip I’m attempting to learn Thai. ATTEMPTING is the key word. I have the class every day of the week and still feel like I’m never going to catch on. I’m just hoping the effort I put forth now will pay off the four months I’m in Thailand. Maybe by August when I’m coming home I’ll actually know how to say bye.
I know that this is the opportunity of a lifetime. I am excited to work so hard for the people in Thailand, and hope that I’ll benefit them in some way.
I’m excited for:
Riding elephants
Playing with tigers
Zip-lining through the forest
Rafting the Mekong River
Experiencing the Thai transvestites (I hear they have the most in the world)
Trying new food
Plus so so much more
But I really am most excited to meet the Thai people. I have heard only the best things and know my life will change forever! 3 more months woohoo! The only problem is trying to focus on school until then…
Chook dii kha (good luck in Thai)
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