GET

After checking through my Peaceboat blog, I realized that I never really explained my role within the NGO Peacboat and on the 53rd cruise. I am going to be a GET (Global English Training) English teacher, which is the English language (and Spanish) program for passengers onboard the ship. As a VOLUNTEER, instead of paying the normal 13,000 dollar fee I get to ride for free - yippeeee! However, this definitely doesn't mean I get a free ride. I am required to teach up to six hours each day the ship is at sea, not including prep time for lessons and other events we need to plan for the passengers. The work can be super intense at times! I'll be in charge of 2 intensive classes with about 6 students in each class. Both classes will meet twice per day. Other classes I need to take care of are open English classes, which are once a day for all passengers onboard the ship. In addition, the teachers are in charge of tutoring sessions, chat lessons, and planned events like scavenger hunts, fundraisers, English karaoke night etc...

So, I guess what I am trying to say is, "this aint no free ride!" But I still plan on having the time of my life.