“My co-teachers have supported and encouraged me since I began working with them 2 years ago.”

Moving to Hungary in the middle of a pandemic with no knowledge of the language and only limited teaching experience was nerve-wracking to say the very least, but now I am confident that moving to Budapest was one of the best decisions I have made. 

 

The original plan was to come teach for one year, then move back home to the United States. But, here I am 2 years later – and planning to stay for a third! I feel extremely lucky in my teaching assignment with Bilingual. My co-teachers have supported and encouraged me since I began working with them 2 years ago. They could tell I was new to the role and offered kindness and patience that allowed me to grow into the position of a lower primary school teacher. Bilingual Program teachers generally follow their classes through the years, and having that level of comfort with the students and your co-teachers makes all the difference in the world!

 

Adjusting to life here, outside of work, was also much easier than I expected. You are surrounded by people who are in the same boat as you from the moment you start orientation and training in August. People from all over the world are members of the Bilingual family and the connections you can build are truly remarkable. While it's true that this job is difficult and you will inevitably be frustrated at times, the good times – in my opinion – outweigh the bad. Starting a new job anywhere is always a risk, but it’s a risk worth taking. 

 

If you like adventure, meeting new people, and rising to challenges then take the leap! 

Bridget Woodward
teacher