Teaching Across Borders

Read up on the travels of Werklund School of Education’s pre-service teachers as they volunteer abroad!

Recent Posts

  • Reflecting on my time in Hamburg

    Hello! I have now been back in Calgary for 10 days, and have had a chance to reflect on my time in Hamburg. Overall, my experience in Hamburg was amazing!…

  • Learning That I Can Figure Things Out

    One of the biggest things TAB has given me has actually been a stronger sense of confidence in myself. Living in Japan has involved constantly figuring things out: transportation, language,…

  • Suddenly Being the One Who Doesn’t Understand

    The language barrier has probably been one of the hardest parts of living in Japan. My Japanese is very limited, so everyday tasks sometimes require a surprising amount of effort.…

  • School Lunch and Building Community

    One of my favourite parts of visiting schools in Japan has honestly been lunch. I’ve had the chance to eat with students, and I’ve loved seeing how much responsibility they…

  • Walking, Transit, and Everyday Life in Japan

    One thing I’ve really loved about living in Japan is how easy it is to get around without a car. I walk so much more here, and public transit makes…