Scrappydoo
English looking for information about Kazakhstan
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Registration: 18 May 2014
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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 ...
When you mean checked bag do you mean a proper luggage? Does it mean I can take two and pay for one? Approx what extra charges did this incur? Sounds like you are settling really well. I am getting ready for the last bit of packing and now I have ... 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 ...
Hi Patsy, thanks for this information. It's sounds like you got a lot of luggage allowance! Did you pack your winter coat? The linens information is really useful as I hadn't thought about dishcloths etc. I have a couple of hour between ... 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 ...
I think it looks like I will need to bring some of them now as it can get to -10/ -15 in Pavlodar :-( 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, I am watching my weight allowance disappear! 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 ...
Excellent! I am hoping to get their on Fri! Any last minute packing advice? X 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 ...
Brilliant, when are you flying out? I brought my tickets yesterday and will be flying out on Thurs! Let the adventure begin. 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, up until now, I really believed I wasn't going. Now feeling a little anxious but excited! 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 ...
Yaayyyyy! visa has arrived today. I am going to book my flights! Do anyone know where I can exchange some money from GBP to Tenge? I have only a few days to do so as it is now a bank Holiday weekend in the UK :-( 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 ...
I wish I done that now, but didn't want to go to London twice with the added expense of it :-( Oh well, live and learn. 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 ...
Unfortunately, I sent it off last Tues afternoon, special delivery next day, with a prepaid envelope for the same back and still haven't had this returned :-( I will phone them up later this afternoon. 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 ...
I know, lol. Hard to get to grips with. Next week, another two words! 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 ...
Started to get serious with the Russian alphabet, and so far after many hours can make out two important words; BAR and TAXI. Lol 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 ...
Thanks, yes from UK. I am not going to think about buying flights until my visa arrives. In terms of cost, the school is paying so I probably go for the most convenient rather than cost ;-) 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 No!!! I am politely waiting for mine, and still no sign. I am meant to be leaving in 5 days time. No flights booked, nothing. :-( any advice? 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!
Are you at a NIS school at the moment, if so, which kne? Read More