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Sep 26, 2015 06:05

Blogs : ionagael Posted a new blog There’s More to Thomas Merton Than You Might Think

Thomas Merton is not a household name in modern America. He may come up in conversation when the humanities students come home from college and chatter about the new canon of books they’ve been reading, but for the most part, Merton’s legacy seems to continue only on a college campus or in a religious institution. ...

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Sep 10, 2015 08:15

Articles : ionagael commented on news A Teacher's Guide to Working at an International School in China

Working in an international school can be a good deal, but you have to make sure you understand which parties are involved. For example, your contract is very likely NOT a contract with the American office. Rather, your contract will be between you and the local Chinese office. This is not a big problem, but it can ... Full Comment>>

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Sep 10, 2015 08:09

Blogs : ionagael Posted a new blog The Cycle

The problem with living and working in China is that you get into a cycle that's not good for your long term career. Basically, you find a job that you like but are never quite satisfied because the pay is so much lower than what you make back home. So you start looking for something that pays about the same. Once ...