Since last October, I have been teaching English in the small town of Wieselburg in Lower Austria. The experience has been an interesting and exciting one with its share of challenges that come along with living in another culture and speaking a different language. My fiancée, Angela Sigl, was fortunate to also get a job teaching English at another local high school. Since arriving here, we have developed several great friendships which have been invaluable in giving us an authentic experience. We spend our time teaching English at the local schools, where we share our knowledge of the English language and American culture and learn from the students about Austrian culture.
In October, I joined a local men’s chorus, which has made me feel even more a part of the Austrian culture. We have already performed several concerts in Austria, recorded a CD and have a trip planned to Brussels in June to sing at the European parliament. The choir has been great for me, not only musically but also personally.
Teaching in Austria has been a rewarding experience filled with many different adventures. You can read more about our lives in Austria from our blogs http://www.teachinginaustria.blogspot.com/ and http://www.angelainaustria.blogspot.com/ .
