Life Abroad

  When she got the job offer in August 2023, she did her best to vy for a J1 visa. But suddenly, when she processed her sponsorship, the odds were against her!      If there is one person who has embraced the value of persistence and not giving up easily, she’s the one!    … Read more

“What do you want??”   I have been asked that question many times, and most of the time, I would not know how to answer it.   Reflecting upon it now, deep within, I know what I want. But I am too fearful to acknowledge it because I fear. I fear being laughed at. I … Read more

But, say that again, Process over Results?!   It took me a long time to understand until things made sense. Yes, I am a work in progress, just like all of you.   It was never really the results. It was not the outcome.   Great! you got an A+, 100%, or you graduated Cum … Read more

Pursue not the job offer. Pursue not the visa. Pursue not the dream nor your goals. Pursue only God. He will give you the desires of your heart. He will lead you in the right direction. He will make ways for you. Believe it. It is not the pursuit that will make you win. But … Read more

Often, we rush and put in all the effort for a goal or a dream.   Ahh, let me stop and put “I” instead of “we.”‘   I always act on impulse.    I remember rushing to one of the agency offices in Mandaluyong (some 18 years ago!) because they were hiring teachers for the … Read more

We can only do so much. And sometimes, it’s not even the doing that matters. But who we are becoming as we work on our goals and dreams for ourselves and our families. Seek God. He comes first. The tasks becomes so light when we allow Him to lead us. When we allow God to … Read more

Meet Evance   “I have been looking for an opportunity to become a global teacher because I know becoming a global teacher will a enable me to grow, learn, share ideas and knowledge of academic and cultural values with other United states teachers, students and the American community as a whole and to also learn … Read more

I love the quiet assurance that this Bible quote brings.   Teachers, the truth is no matter how optimistic you want to feel, sometimes you can’t stop the tears from falling. (and that’s OK!)   No matter how you act as if everything is well, sometimes you need that timeout to gather yourself again. (go … Read more

When I was deciding what to take in college, teaching was the furthest thing on my mind. My mother was a teacher and I saw how busy she was even when she arrived home from school. I would watch my older sister, who worked in the bank, go out at night and meet up with … Read more

No matter how strong — or weak — we think we are, no matter what we think we can or cannot do in this life…   No matter how we act on our dreams to the best of our abilities…   If it’s not time yet. It’s not time yet.   But keep on doing … Read more

Everything works for good for those who love the Lord.   And I believe that with all my heart.   No matter the circumstances, challenges, problems, or issues along the way.   I hold onto God’s message – everything works for good. It’s all good!   Even if what I see looks negative, bad, unfair, … Read more

No matter how impossible, unattainable, or unimaginable something may seem – if it’s meant to be, it will be.   Trusting God’s timing also means trusting all the setbacks, issues, and challenges that may come your way.    Who knows? It may be God’s way of preparing you to achieve your heart’s desires.    Trust … Read more

He was one of Teach-USA’s Batch 1, who decided not to extend his J1 visa for two more years. The J1 visa program is good for a maximum of five years. After three years, you can request an extension for two more years. He didn’t request for an extension.   During his J1 program, he … Read more

“If it’s for you, you don’t need to force it to happen.”.     Before I started in TeachUSA agency, I was offered an H1B in a school district in South Carolina but weeks later, they cancelled it for some reasons, it was so heartbreaking.     I am certain, it was God who led … Read more

Context: My TeachUSA journey began last September 2022.  Through the guidance of ma’am Gemma Defeo Hilotin and ma’am LeZah A Alignam, I processed all documents needed (like FCE, reference letters and the like) prior to sending out applications to schools para #LagingHanda.      I figured it would be much easy this way so that … Read more

“EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED” I started entertaining the thought of applying for the USA as a J1 teacher with the vision in mind of providing myself and my family a future with better options. Though I am no stranger of how difficult it would take as I have witnessed friends and colleagues took longer period to … Read more

“My Teach-USA Journey”   I started fulfilling my American dream last June of 2022. I was hesitant at first to pursue this dream because I know how hard it is to go to the US, let alone getting a job there. The pandemic really made living in the Philippines more difficult. The cost of living … Read more

BECAUSE OF ITS DUAL INTENT, the H-1B visa is still the golden opportunity for anyone to access permanent residency in the U.S.   The road to securing the visa could be rough and tough. It takes work. It is the road less traveled.  Not EVERYONE will get in, that’s the TRUTH.  But you will never … Read more

Nothing is guaranteed in your US applications.   Even if you apply for jobs, it is not guaranteed that you will be chosen for interviews.     Even if you get to be interviewed, it is not guaranteed that you will be chosen and given a job offer.     Even if you have your visa … Read more