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Participant

Ricardo D.

Teach in Thailand Program
Hometown: San Diego

Ricardo's Program

Ricardo Dollero is a lifelong traveler with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from UCLA, teaching in Thailand with his significant other. Having explored six continents, he approaches each journey with curiosity, empathy, and a deep interest in cultural exchange. His storytelling blends personal reflection with human connection, offering a grounded perspective on the richness of life abroad. With roots in the performing arts and a passion for learning through genuine human connections and experiences, he hopes to inspire others—especially young people—to step outside their comfort zones and embrace the world with open minds and intention. Follow Ricardo's journey through his ºÚÁÏÍø911Blogs, @toastytech or

Posts

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You Don’t Need a Big Bank Account to Travel — You Just Need to Decide

By Ricardo D.

Everyone thinks travel is only for the wealthy, but I proved that wrong while living out of my car and saving every dollar I could. In this blog, I break down exactly how I turned sacrifice into a plane ticket—sharing the mindset shifts, budgeting tools, and step-by-step plan that helped me go from surviving in L.A. to traveling the world teaching abroad in Thailand. If you’ve ever dreamed of living overseas but thought you couldn’t afford it, this step by step guide is for you!

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​​Meet the Author: How Travel Became the Most Honest Education of My Life

By Ricardo D.

The hardest part is starting. I get it. Here’s how I turned my fear into my greatest teacher — and why your journey starts with just one step. From UCLA to 30+ countries by 24. I left home searching for more than a career — I was chasing lessons the classroom couldn’t teach. This is the story of how travel became the most honest education of my life.

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Not getting Hired After College? Heres Why I Left the U.S. to Teach Abroad

By Ricardo D.

I thought a degree from a top university would be my golden ticket, until no one wanted to hire me. After graduating from UCLA and applying to over 100 jobs with no success, I realized the U.S. job market wasn’t built for recent college grads like me. That’s when I decided to take a leap and teach abroad with CIEE’s Teach in Thailand program. From rejection emails to global educator in a Thai classroom, I found purpose, fulfillment, and adventure in a place I never expected. In this blog post, I share why teaching abroad changed my life, how much it cost, and how you can do it too.

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