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#Peace of mind, a more relaxed life #Internship experience, international friends #The importance of spending time with others
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Chiang Rai is definitely an attractive place. You can also visit Chiang Mai. The people of Thailand are friendly and like us. Although the environment may be lacking, I feel that because of the people, I was able to overcome all of that.
If you have expectations of meeting good people and take an active attitude, it will surely be a meaningful time.
Connecting communities and the world, Thailand NGO Internship Lee Jeong-ah, Korea GapYear Participant (32, Office Worker) / 8-week Gap Year
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# My goal was to practice letting myself relax and unwind.
Hello, I am Jeong Ah. I like Thailand and always wanted to experience a gap year. Also, I wanted to gain internship experience for my graduate studies.
I think I've lived a very busy life so far. Therefore, my goal for this gap year was to practice relaxing and letting myself unwind.
* For Jeong Ah, who wanted to find peace of mind, a personalized 1:1 mission related to self-reflection and inner peace was provided daily, along with a gap year notebook to reflect on herself and plan ahead.
# A Day in Thailand
Breakfast is provided from 8 AM, and after a group meeting at 8:30 AM, everyone moves to their respective projects starting at 9 AM.
In the first month, I was involved in child care, teaching English to kindergarten students in the morning and preparing lessons for the next day in the afternoon. In the second month, I focused on internship-related tasks such as translating Korean and creating videos.
# I was able to spend two months leisurely.
I learned a lot from this project. First, I was able to understand the mindset of Western students. Also, I was able to spend two months more leisurely.
Especially while teaching children, I became very grateful for what I have. I also learned from the open-minded attitude of Thai people. It seems like the two months were filled with learning in various aspects.
I remember many people I met during this gap year. My Canadian friends who are 10 years older, my American friend who is a restaurant manager, a Chinese friend studying in France, and the Korean gap year friends who were with me ☺. There were so many wonderful people, including the NGO staff.
# For prospective participants
Chiang Rai is definitely an attractive place. You can also visit Chiang Mai. The people of Thailand are friendly and like us. Although the environment is lacking, it seems that we were able to overcome all of it because of those people.
If you go with the expectation of meeting good people and having an active attitude, it will surely be a meaningful time.
# My Gap Year Tip
- How to get there
To get to Chiang Rai Airport, as long as you transfer smoothly from Bangkok’s domestic flight, there will be no problem at Chiang Rai Airport. People from the NGO will pick you up.
- Language
There are many Western students. People from Eastern countries don't necessarily speak slowly. However, I believe it's possible to overcome this if you have an active attitude. There are also Thai interns who really like Koreans.
- Accommodation
Please lower your expectations. The bathroom and the wash area aren't great. There is no hot water. There is no air conditioning. However, you'll get used to it over time.
- Meals
When you go out on the weekend, you can occasionally enjoy instant noodles. However, in general, Koreans eat the food provided quite well.
- What to bring
Don't bring too much. You can buy almost everything here.
# My Recommended Travel Destinations in Thailand
Chiang Rai – Doi Tung, Blue Temple, Mercy Hostel
Chiang Mai – Old City
My Gap Year
Experience ★★★★★
Learning ★★★★☆
Environment ★★☆☆☆
Safety ★★★★☆
Leisure ★★★★☆
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