Be like Jaime: Becoming a BFITS Teacher in Thailand is Simply the Best!
The path to teaching in Thailand is one filled with excitement, discovery, and moments of profound impact. It’s a journey where educators shape futures and grow alongside their students. The Journey to Becoming a Teacher in Thailand Becoming a teacher in Thailand is an experience in itself. It’s rewarding and unique, and it’s more than […]
Be like Millie: Volunteering Beyond the Classroom – Painting, Panthers, and Powerful Art!
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I would like to start by saying that I always dreamt of living abroad. I think maybe I manifested this time in my life, and I have shocked myself by dreaming this into existence. However, it didn’t come without its challenges, and I am very grateful for all the help along the way, from friends […]
BFITS | Reflecting on 2024 to Welcome a Brighter Future
“Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us.” — Oscar Wilde As we approach the end of 2024, it is the perfect moment to reflect on a year brimming with milestones, lessons, and transformative experiences. From the classrooms to the auditoriums and from individual achievements to collective leadership, this year has been […]
Be Like Anthony: Mentor Future Innovators Through a Mission Mars Program in Thailand
As humanity looks toward Mars for potential exploration and habitation, sparking students’ interest in Mars missions becomes crucial. For educators in Thailand, especially those in the BFITS Program, opportunities like this extend far beyond traditional classrooms. A well-structured Mission Mars Activity Program for students can ignite their passion for space science, build critical STEM skills, […]
Be Like Vic: Celebrate Teaching Life in Thailand with Philly-Style Veggie Tacos
There’s something about cooking that keeps you grounded. After a long week in the classroom, sometimes the best way to unwind isn’t going out — it’s staying in and recreating flavors that remind you of home. Living and teaching in Thailand with the BFITS Program has allowed me to blend two parts of my life: […]
Be Like Vic: Transform Aging into Energy and Purpose Through Teaching in Thailand
Getting older hits differently when you’re living abroad. Responsibilities stack up, random aches show up uninvited, and suddenly your body sounds like bubble wrap when you stand up. It makes you wonder — can you slow it down? Reverse it? At least make it less… loud? Living and teaching in Thailand has forced me to […]
Be Like Anthony: Explore Cutting-Edge STEM Innovation at the SPIRIT STEM City Expo
The Saipanyarangsit (SPR) School BFITS Program STEM City Exposition challenges students to create a city that tackles real-world challenges and problems based on a given scenario. For educators in Thailand, especially those in the BFITS Program, events like this go far beyond traditional classroom learning. They reflect how teaching abroad can inspire innovation, creativity, and […]
Be Like Vic: Balance Teaching in Thailand While Exploring Must-Try Restaurants in Pak Kret
There’s a moment after work when you open the fridge, stare inside, and realize… yeah, that’s not happening. No leftovers. No ingredients. Just hunger. Living in Pak Kret while teaching in Thailand with the BFITS Program has taught me that balance isn’t only about lesson plans and grading. It’s also about knowing where to eat, […]
Be like Hannah: Reflecting on My First 6 Months of Teaching & Living in Thailand
It has been said that when the fear of staying the same outweighs the fear of change, that is when we change. This was the position I found myself in as I decided to pack my life into two suitcases and boarded my one-way flight to Thailand in October of 2023. I was twenty-two and […]
Be Like Vic: Discover Koh Muk as a Hidden Island Escape While Teaching in Thailand
Teaching in Thailand gives you more than a classroom experience—it gives you access to a country filled with landscapes that feel untouched and deeply personal. For those of us in the BFITS Program, school breaks become the perfect opportunity to explore beyond the usual tourist routes. If you’re like me and prefer tranquil beaches over […]