txbiogirl
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Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Thank you for your advice again Peter! I guess we all have the minimum of things we must have in our brain. I'm glad I brought a towel so I could shower without shopping first! You are right, a dish towel would be silly to bring, because once ... Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Scrappy: The checked bags follow your schedule and once you check them you won't see them again until you reach your last destination. I had two checked bags, paid for one, and both made it successfully through three different airlines. ... Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Scrappydoo, My apt is clean and nice. You need to bring bath towels, hand towel, washcloth, and dish cloth. I brought 2, 1, 1, 1. I also brought from home a thin quilt, sheet set, and pillow so I would be comfortable. The bed had a fitted ... Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Hey Scrappy! Good luck on your adventure! I arrived here Tuesday and it so far found it to have a charming atmosphere, which is a real positive for me! Let me know when you arrive and get settled. PM me! Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
YAY!!! I got my visa today too!!!! YAY!!!! I'm going to Kazakhstan for REAL! Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Scrappydoo: I'm so impressed with what you have learned! Giggling. Glad you are there! Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Scrappydoo: Let me know when you get your visa and I will be excited with, and for you! Living though five business days when you're excited seems like forever doesn't it? My five days are up at the end of this week, so hopefully, I will ... Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Great advice Peter! Thank you again for trying to keep me from being lost and in trouble! So, even though they are calling my name for boarding, I will still wait politely for the paperwork to be sorted out! Got it! Patsy Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Dvargas2-- I hope you have arrived safely! I'm probably not going to make it in time for orientation, but I would still love to hear from you! Good Luck! Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Thank you for the valuable information Ust-Kamenogorsk Peter! I will keep a copy of this handy as I go out and about around the city. Right now I'm trying to be patient as I wait on my visa, but I should be there within a week or so! Thanks ... Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Oh my! Leave date is sooooo soon! I look forward to hopefully meeting you in Astana. I will be teaching at Oskemen NIS. I agree...YAY!!! Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Hey Dvargas2, Is your orientation in Astana also? It would be great to know that there is someone I have at least said hey to before! Patsy Read More
Teaching in Kazakhstan by science.teacherman
Hello. I am Steve, a new teacher for NIS and I would really love to hear of some of your stories. Those who are new are looking to people like you to be our teachers. I am all ears!
Hey Steve! I am also will be a NIS science teacher this coming school year. Hope to meet you soon! Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ... Read More