How Teaching Abroad Gave Sissie Valuable Global Exposure
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Many of us want to make an impact, but we’re not always sure how. We study. We work. We build skills on paper.
Yet sometimes it still feels like we’re waiting for the right moment to do something meaningful.
Sissie felt that too. She wanted more than just learning in familiar environments. She wanted to challenge herself, grow real skills, and understand what impact actually looks like beyond theory.
That’s what led her to Global Volunteering and all the way to Azerbaijan.
Volunteering abroad isn’t just about going somewhere new. It’s about what happens when everything is new.
New culture. New people. New expectations.
Teaching Chinese in Azerbaijan pushed Sissie out of her comfort zone from day one. Communication wasn’t always easy. Cultural differences required patience. Leading a classroom meant stepping up, even when self-doubt crept in.
But that’s where the real learning happened.
Instead of relying on what she already knew, she had to adapt. She learned how to explain ideas clearly, connect with students from different backgrounds, and lead with empathy. Every challenge forced her to grow skills that can’t be taught in a lecture hall.
Through Global Volunteering, Sissie didn’t just gain experience, she gained capabilities.
She built the skills to:
Teaching abroad showed her that impact doesn’t have to be big to be real. Sometimes it starts in a classroom. Sometimes it’s in the way you show up consistently for others.
And when she returned, those skills didn’t disappear. They stayed with her, shaping how she approaches new opportunities, including the side projects and initiatives she’s confident enough to pursue today.
That’s the power of Global Volunteering.
“You don’t need to have everything figured out. You just need to be willing to start.”
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