Chalk, Culture, and Connections: My SEA-Teacher Adventure in 🇮🇩
My SEA-Teacher Journey: A Transformative Experience in Indonesia A Dream Come True As a pre-service teacher from Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) , I have always dreamed of expanding my horizons and experiencing different cultures. That dream became a reality when I was selected to participate in the SEA-Teacher Exchange Program for the first semester of the 2024-2025 academic year . Alongside my fellow NEUST student, Cariza Jardinez Mendoza , we were privileged to represent our university and country in this international collaboration with Universitas PGRI Madiun (UNIPMA) in Indonesia . This opportunity was more than just a teaching practicum—it was a journey of self-discovery, cultural immersion, and professional growth. The Journey Begins: First Impressions of Indonesia On October 24, 2024 , we set off from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) , filled with excitement and anticipation. After landing at Solo Airport on October 25 , we were w...