The Show Must Go On: Teaching in China.

Four years ago, on a hope and a prayer, I left everything behind and moved to Hidalgo, Mexico, later settling in Monterrey. And I never looked back. Mexico taught me anything is possible, and I've since been teaching Chinese students online, playing music, and making friendships that hopefully will last a lifetime, while waiting for the next great adventure to present itself.

A week ago, I decided to take the leap once again, and was fortunate enough to sign a contract at the prestigious Haidian Foreign Language Experimental School in Wuhan, China. I've always enjoyed teaching Chinese students, and find them truly curious and hardworking, and when I got the offer this week, I knew I would do whatever it takes to make this a reality, and I'm currently in the process of getting my work-visa through an agent.

I start the last week of August, and am applying all donations to Visa and travel-related expenses. As this is a time-sensitive matter, for a life-changing opportunity, your contribution, in whatever capacity, is greatly appreciated.

Where the money is going:

Part I:

1) Master's Degree apostille and notary processing fees: $100.00

2) Background check and apostille fee: $200.00

3) Shipping documents to China from USA: $75.00

4) VISA agent fee at Chinese Embassy with expedited fee due to time constraint of late-hire: $400.00

TOTAL: $800.00

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Part II

1) One-way ticket to China with baggage fees: $800.00

2) Two weeks in hotel before first paycheck, upon arrival: $400.00

GRAND Total: $2000.00

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