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ITA alumnus, Michael Dishnow, reflects on his 10 years as a TEFL volunteer teacher with My Culture Connect in Changhua, Taiwan.

Emily Mitchell discusses what it's like for her teaching English in Amantea, Italy.

ITA alumna Charlotte Cathey talks about Hand to Hand, a charity that focuses on free summer school classes to local children in the village of Nyaungshwe, Myanmar.

ITA alumna Victoria Williamson talks about Core Orchards Detroit, a charity that focuses on planting the seed to empower children and communities.

ITA alumna Heleen Bennett talks about Dignity Period, a charity that focuses on helping young women throughout Ethiopia manage their menstruation.

Megan Norowski discusses what it's like for her teaching English in Taiwan in both Changhua and Taipei.

ITA alumna Alyse Vogel talks about moving to Cambodia during COVID-19 with her husband and 3-year-old daughter to teach English.

ITA alumna Sydney Parsons talks about her experience teaching English in Taiwan as a tall, Black woman, with a unique haircut.