Messages by Maria

Where to start? What can I say about the TESOL course? Nothing I can say about it will really do it justice, but it’s worth a shot. When first scoping out course, doing the exact same thing you’re doing now, I came across a post titled ‘The Best Investment I’ve Ever Made’ – I thought, ‘Surely, that’s an exaggeration. How much can a five-day course really do?’ The answer, as I found out, was ‘It’s not!’ & ‘More than you can imagine!’. Coming into the course I was suffering from a serious case of ‘post-grad crisis’ with the ‘Now what?’ mentality. The only thing I knew for certain was that I needed a change, I needed a move and I needed it now.

The TESOL course delivered on every level. I had a great privilege to be taught by Jim Pellegrini, a brilliant instructor, an inspiring motivator and an all-around amazing person. Jim’s creative approach, full of stories and discussions, has the ability to intuitively pinpoint one’s strengths & fortes. But most importantly, give you the ability to see it as well – see the power, confidence and potential we all have but let ourselves forget sometimes, for whatever reason. Despite the short amount of time, this course truly does transform! You walk out feeling so inspired, focused and motivated – like you can do anything, because you can.

So where did this all leave yours truly? I came out with a brand new perspective, new friends, new attitude & new skills that can take me where I want to go. Within a week, with no teaching background or experience, I’ve had interviews and even job offers to work abroad. In total, I’ve had more than 20 responses to my resume in the two months since I’ve finished the course. Like I said, this course delivers! I’m heading out to Shanghai in a week to start teaching – I couldn’t be more excited! And I owe it all to Global TESOL, Jim and, of course myself. Do this for yourself, no matter what happens, I guarantee you won’t regret it.

Like the great Mark Twain once said, ‘Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.’