Hello everyone! I'm Yoseph Ricardo Bessie, but you can call me Richard. I am a student of English Education at Universitas Nusa Cendana, Indonesia. For as long as I can remember, I have been curious about what it's like to study and teach abroad, meeting new people from different cultures, facing challenges in the classroom, and of course, experiencing life in another country. That dream finally came true when I had the opportunity to join the SEA Teacher Program at Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Philippines. At first, I thought this program was only about international teaching practice. But it turned out to be much more! I not only got to teach but also made new friends, learned about Filipino culture, and even had the chance to explore amazing places in the Philippines. So, is SEA Teacher just about teaching? Not at all! There are so many exciting stories I can't wait to share in this blog from the long journey to the Philippines, the experience of teaching in...