Tag: Buddhism

Masks and faces in Germany and Laos

Posted on 16/05/202019/05/2020 by Chelsea Hog

All Posts, Global Citizenship, Savannakhet University (SKU)

Buddhism, Savannakhet University, VEDI

Hello and Sabaidee everyone! My name is Chelsea Hog and I was part of the “Bi-directional Learning and Teaching in

Vegan (kin j) in Laos – reinventing traditional Lao recipes

Posted on 24/05/201927/11/2019 by IMartin

All Posts, Laos, Traveling in Laos

ahimsa, Buddhism, fruits and vegetables, Lao cuisine, Lao food, Laos, vegan, veganism

“If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn’t we?” (Edgar’s Mission Farm Sanctuary, 2019)1 There

Cultural landmarks in Vientiane – manifestations of Lao history

Posted on 02/04/201927/11/2019 by IMartin

All Posts, First impressions, Laos, Teams

Buddhism, first impression, happiness, intercultural competence, journey, Laos, personal highlight

Sightseeing in Vientiane by Team VIII March 2nd 2019, Saturday morning, 8:30 a.m. One part of Team VIII – the

First Impressions – by Tara and Svea

Posted on 24/06/2018 by IMartin

All Posts, First impressions, Teams, Traveling in Laos

Activities, Buddhism, first impression, Lao food, Lao-German Technical College, Laos

When we arrived at the airport in Vientiane and walked out of the door, the LGTC volunteers of Team VI,

Our personal highlight – by Anna Hajek and Tasja Reule

Posted on 23/06/201828/06/2018 by IMartin

All Posts, Laos, Personal highlight

Buddhism, emotions, friendship, Lao-German Technical College, personal highlight, Teaching English in Laos

Unfortunately, our time in Laos passed way too fast and meanwhile we are back home in Germany, busy with our

The end of lent: Festival of lights, Boat racing festival, Teachers’ Day

Posted on 23/10/201716/11/2017 by IMartin

All Posts, First impressions, The Lao teachers

Asian food, Buddhism, dancing, festival, first impression, happiness, journey, Lao food, Lao-German Technical College, Laos, personal highlight, singing, smile

One morning when Nina, one of the volunteers at the LGTC, went for her morning run along the Mekong River,

“Global English: Teaching English in Asia” – Approaches to a complex enterprise

Posted on 23/09/201720/09/2018 by IMartin

All Posts, Global English, Laos, RIES, Teaching experiences, Teams, Workshops

"Singlish", Buddhism, English, intercultural competence, internship, Laos, Square Dance, Teaching English in Laos, ways of teaching, workshop

Winter term 2016/17 In the winter semester 2016/17, it was Team IV‘s turn to be prepared for “Teaching English in

Our personal highlight: A hiking trip with the Lao teachers – by Laura Jakob, Rebecca Dengler & Veronika Golla

Posted on 23/07/201725/07/2017 by IMartin

All Posts, Personal highlight

Activities, Buddhism, emotions, friendship, happiness, journey, Laos, personal highlight, smile

It was one of the hottest days we experienced in Laos shortly before we had to fly back to Germany.

Our first impressions – by Amelie Reiling, Christiane Morlock and Stephanie Schulz

Posted on 31/03/201720/09/2018 by IMartin

All Posts, First impressions

Buddhism, emotions, first impression, happiness, Lao food, Lao-German Technical College, Laos, Teaching English in Laos

We have enjoyed living here in Vientiane very much right from the beginning. Our Lao adventure started on 13th February

Two Lao weddings

Posted on 18/12/201620/09/2018 by IMartin

All Posts, Intercultural Activities, Laos

Buddhism, dancing, emotions, festival, friendship, happiness, intercultural competence, wedding

Is there a better way to get to know the Lao spirit of trust, love, and intimate togetherness than being

The Baci

Posted on 12/02/201620/09/2018 by IMartin

All Posts, Laos

Baci, Buddhism, festival, Laos, Sikeud primary school

During our time in Laos, we had the opportunity not only to witness but to be the guests of honour

Monk ceremony and other Lao celebrations

Posted on 16/01/201620/09/2018 by IMartin

All Posts, Laos

Buddhism, festival, Lao food, Laos

During one of our English lessons Mit told me that there would be no school the next day. When I