Studying abroad in Ecuador was one of the best experiences I had while at CSU. After graduation, I was offered and accepted a job teaching English III and IV for Union County Public Schools in North Carolina. Because of my previous study abroad experience, I applied for a program that sends teachers to China during the summer to teach English as a second language. In the summer of 2016, I was chosen to accompany a team of the best teachers in the county to visit and teach in Nanjing, China, allowing me to earn the status of an international teacher. Studying and teaching abroad has expanded my horizons and afforded me unparalleled opportunities. 

Brandi Ford