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2012-2013

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Alex Abbott

Chiang Rai, Thailand

University of California at Santa Barbara ’12, Economics, Hometown: San Diego, CA. Alex has 2 goals for his coming time in Thailand: 1) to try everything humanly possible (does not apply when in Bangkok…he would perish quickly) and 2) to return to the U.S. as reigning karaoke world champion. Alex would also like to apply his degree in Economics and his entrepreneurial knowhow to make a lasting positive impact in the community of Chiang Rai.

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Peter Adams

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

George Town ‘09, Finance and International Business, Hometown: Hudson, OH. Though he’s not exactly following LeBron James down to South Beach, after growing up in the snowbelt Peter is very excited about beginning the next stage of his career in a warmer climate. This will be his third trip to Asia, and he is looking forward to meeting new friends and visiting old ones in the region (including a few former PiAers). Outside of the workplace he hopes to put his newly-acquired motorcycle license to use, join the local beekeeping club, and improve his karaoke performance - his mother always said he had a beautiful voice.

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Sumia Ahmad

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

University of Maryland ’10, Economics and Environmental Science & Policy, Hometown: North Potomac, MD. Sumia found out a week before orientation that she would be spending the next year in Mongolia and she could not be more excited! She is looking forward to wearing as many layers as possible and learning about Mongolian culture. She is also excited to travel around Asia and host her fellow PiAers in Ulaan Baatar (so come and visit!).

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Candace Ammori

Singapore, Singapore

University of Michigan ‘12, Public Policy with a concentration in Sustainability in Business, Hometown: West Bloomfield, MI. During her two months in China, Candice has gotten used to spitting up a storm on the Beijing streets in an attempt to fit in. She’ll have to learn to keep her saliva in her mouth when she heads to Singapore this September to teach Business Communications at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, since spitting on the streets isn’t as cute there. But she will continue to smile broadly at passersby, dance the nights away, and try enough different meats to renounce the seven previous years of vegetarianism. She’s especially excited to experience how they do business in Singapore and engage with its culture. She’s ready, and she hopes Singapore’s ready too. 

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Miryam Amsili

Jishou, China

Princeton University ‘14, History, Hometown: Aventura, FL. Miryam is incredibly excited to spend the summer teaching English in Jishou, China. A native of Colombia and having spent a lot of time throughout Latin America, she is looking forward to exploring a new continent and culture.

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Daniel Andreeff

Beijing, China

Northwestern University ‘11, History & Political Science, Hometown: Houston, TX. Daniel has been having a fantastic year at China Foreign Affairs University and is thrilled to be doubling down for more. When Daniel isn’t teaching, he’s been exploring the endlessly fascinating ‘Jing, backpacking his way through Southeast Asia, and road tripping around China. He’s looking forward to mastering the art of the Chinese bargain and offering up his couch to anyone coming through town next year.

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Alyssa Atain

Jishou, China

Princeton University, ‘13, Politics, Hometown: Hawthorne, CA. Well I guess it all started the first time I went through the second grade. I caught my reflection in a spoon while I was eating my cereal, and I remember thinking “wow, you’re ridiculously good looking, maybe you could do that for a career.”

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Aliya Bagewadi

Khon Kaen, Thailand

University of Chicago ‘12, Major in Political Science, Hometown: Villa Park, IL. Aliya is stoked about teaching in Thailand. She’s already heard about the papaya salads and mango sticky rice, and can’t wait to cajole (or blackmail...whatever it takes) her students into feeding her some on a daily basis. Having studied political coups in college, she looks forward to testing her ability to avoid being overthrown by the super smart students at Khon Kaen University. Operation Sticky Rice, here I come!

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Paul Bangiola

Beijing, China

Princeton University ‘11, Politics, Certificates in East Asian Studies and Teacher Preparation. Hometown: Morristown, NJ. Paul is super kind and resilent. He speaks Italian and Mandarin. At Princeton he dabbed in acting and Shakespeare. He completed the rigorous Practice Teaching Semester, working full time as a teacher at Ewing High School. He holds his New Jersey teaching license, a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, in secondary school Social Studies. Mr. Bangiola has enjoyed time spent abroad, and cannot wait to finally live in East Asia.

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Allison Behringer

Nan, Thailand

Princeton ‘12, Sociology, Hometown: Severna Park, MD. After editing blurbs and resizing everyone’s faces, Allison cannot be more excited to set off for adventure. Allison has a terrible singing voice, but awesome dance skills, so she’s sure that she can keep the kids of Nan entertained, and hopefully teach them some English along the way. She can’t wait to ride a bike to work, go on runs with locals and take a million pictures. Come visit her anytime!

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