"I had always wanted to work at VUS as a teacher ever since I was a teaching assistant. As graduation approached, I started preparing all the paperwork to apply for my dream job. Being a TA and being a teacher are two very different roles, but I was lucky not to go through the transition alone. The teachers, Teacher Care staff, and my TQM at campus built a bridge for me — guiding me with advice on how to apply theory into practice and get ready for what’s next. Their support came together at the right time and helped me truly achieve my dream."

"Being an Expat teacher, it was very challenging at first because there were differences in culture and in languages, but I overcame it through the advice of my TQM, through TAs and other teachers as well. I continuously asked for advice, continuously asked for support on how to deal with certain situations. There are so many teachers who've working here for 2 years, 5 years, and I am like 'Wow! I can't even imagine being so long at one job.' That means VUS treated them very well."

“What I like most about working at VUS is how it encourages creativity. There are lots of activities not just for students, but also for teachers and TAs like me. I feel more connected, and it motivates me to grow every day.”

"One thing at VUS that I haven’t seen anywhere else is the Teacher Care (TC) team—a team that supports all teacher-related matters, such as scheduling classes, preparing food during breaks, and even listening to teachers’ concerns and finding ways to support them. One Sunday morning, I was feeling really stressed with a kids' class, as there were four students with special behavioral needs. I spoke with the TC staff during the break, but I didn’t expect much to change. Then, when I walked into the classroom the following Sunday, I found that an additional TA had been assigned by the TC team to support me. In that moment, I felt truly heard and supported."

"I have been a teacher here at VUS for more than 20 years. My students are now teachers at VUS too — my colleagues today. VUS is truly my second home. When I moved to a new position, I was supported through workshops and sharing sessions, and whenever I struggled, managers and experienced teachers were always there to help."

“Whenever troubles arise in classes, such as too cold air conditioning, chairs missing or any other technical problems, the TC staff are constantly on hand to quickly assist teachers and teaching assistants; and my TQM is always there to help me if I ever have any worries. Thanks to their excitement and attention, I would give the personnel at my campus a support quality rating of 5 stars.”