The time is coming….

December 2nd, 2009 by Deborah Ash

December 11th I close on my home and fly out that evening arriving in Kolkata on December 13th. I am set up at a guest house with a private room until I find an apartment. I have met some lovely people online that have helped me more than I can ever thank. I’m working on the banking situation. India requires more background checks than the USA to open an account. I opened an account in the New York Branch but it appears I have to do all the paperwork again in India.

Once I arrive, I will meet Susan a volunteer that arrived the day I left. She will be finishing up her time. It will be nice to see how life has treated her these past few months.

I’m taking an online course to Teach English as a Foreign Language. This is a four part course. The fist class gives me ‘assistant teacher’ title, the 2nd “teacher” the 3rd is for business men and women and the 4th class give me the title “Master Teacher” This organization can arrange for me to travel the world teaching English and get paid for it. They also have a bartering system where the host would fly me out, put me up in a room and feed me. There would be no pay, but it won’t cost me anything. I am super excited about the possibilities. I only need the 1st two classes to teach in India. If I can obtain a working visa then I will be set for the time being.

GVN has been instrumental  in the lifestyle changes that are occurring in my life and I am most grateful to have found such an organization that helps not only people but animals and the planet.

I’ll update once I return to my new home  - INDIA!

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