Are you cut out to be a Thoo Mweh Khee volunteer?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  First off, let's get the basics out of the way. How old are you?

  • A.
    Under 18
  • B.
    18-20
  • C.
    21-25
  • D.
    26-30
  • E.
    31-40
  • F.
    40+
• 2.
  What's your highest level of education?

  • A.
    Some high school
  • B.
    High school
  • C.
    Some college
  • D.
    Bachelor's degree
  • E.
    Master's degree
  • F.
    PhD/EdD/MD
• 3.
  Do you have any teaching experience?

  • A.
    Nope! But I'm eager to learn!
  • B.
    I was a camp counselor and/or did some Sunday school teaching back in the day.
  • C.
    I've taught some elementary and/or high school.
  • D.
    I've taught a college class or two.
  • E.
    Idk dude, teaching just isn't really my thing.
• 4.
  How long are you willing to commit to volunteering?

  • A.
    0-3 months
  • B.
    4-6 months
  • C.
    7-11 months
  • D.
    1 year+
• 5.
  How comfortable would you feel teaching a class that you're not an expert in?

  • A.
    Not at all comfortable.
  • B.
    Uncomfy but I'd do it.
  • C.
    I'll do some research and make it work!
• 6.
  Does constant change and uncertainty bother you?

  • A.
    A LOT
  • B.
    not really, I usually go with the flow
• 7.
  Are you comfortable teaching students who may be around your own age?

  • A.
    ehhhhh, depends? Will they listen to me?
  • B.
    No
  • C.
    Sure!
• 8.
  Alright! Now on to the fun! It’s the middle of summer and the electricity goes out — what do you do? 

  • A.
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    Relax! It's no biggie. Ya girl can survive without AC for a few hours (or days).
  • B.
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    Grab my stuff and head to the nearest coffee shop. No point in suffering needlessly!
  • C.
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    Die?? Then INSTANTLY head to my nearest friend's house and hole up with them until the AC comes back.
• 9.
  You learn that you'll be having fermented fish paste and rice for dinner for the 3rd time this week. Your reaction is..

  • A.
    Smile politely and eat it anyways. Wouldn't want to offend the chef!
  • B.
    Loudly complain that fish paste is "icko" and that you shan't be eating another bite before dramatically pushing your plate away and crossing your arms while sticking up your nose.
  • C.
    Eat a few bites and then later make something for yourself that's a little more to your tastes.
  • D.
    Dive in! You love fish paste and can't get enough of it!
• 10.
  You wake up in the middle of the night with diarrhea from all that fish paste you ate. You run to the bathroom only to remember that it's a squat toilet. How do you feel?

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  • A.
    Horrified! Not only do I have diarrhea but now I have to use this ridiculous toilet?? No way!
  • B.
    INCREDIBLY uncomfortable, but what choice do I have?? I just power through I guess.
  • C.
    I mean... this definitely isn't my first choice of toilet but it's also not a huge deal. It is what it is.
• 11.
  It's your night off. Yay!! But, oops! A volunteer is sick and you just found out you'll be needed to teach his and your classes tomorrow. What do you do?

  • A.
    Explain that while you love teaching you just don't have the energy to take on an additional class right now.
  • B.
    Say "sure"! You know you'll figure something out.
  • C.
    Feel a little upset that they sprung this on you so suddenly and decide to complain to your housemate about how unorganized this place is.
• 12.
  You and your partner decide to move to TMK together. Awww, so sweet! You're newly weds and VERY attracted to each other. How do you interact in public?

  • A.
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    How anyone would?? We hold hands from time to time but no crazy public displays of affection for us!
  • B.
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    We interact how we would with anyone. Maybe an extra smile here or there but not really any touching.
  • C.
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    We wouldn't have full make-out sessions in front of students (obviously) but we'd steal a kiss from time to time.
• 13.
  The volunteer coordinator lets you know that your shorts are a bit too short for the classroom and you'll have to change. Yikes! What do you do?

  • A.
    I refuse. I'm not a teenager anymore and I won't be told how to dress.
  • B.
    I change but I decide to start a petition among the students/teachers to get this absurdly sexist rule changed.
  • C.
    I change. It's not my favorite thing (I am a feminist, after all) but I get that it's a different culture from mine and I don't get a say in what is and isn't appropriate here.
• 14.
  You're surrounded by people speaking a language you don't understand. What do you do and how do you feel?

  • A.
    I feel intrigued and listen as well as I can but then just entertain myself with my own thoughts.
  • B.
    I feel annoyed. It's a bother not knowing what's going on so I just go back to my room.
  • C.
    I feel angry that they're so inconsiderate as to speak a language I don't understand when I'm right there. I decide to say something.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You're perfect for TMK!!

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  Well, maybe not perfect, because what does perfect even mean, but there's a good chance you'll fit right in.We'll be looking for your application!!
• 2.
  You might not be ready for life in rural Thailand..

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  ...and that's okay!!! What we do isn't for everyone, and even then, this is just a silly quiz. What does it know??If we haven't scared you away yet, send us your application and we'd love to chat!
• 3.
  The jury's out!

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  Hmmm looks like you've proven that human beings ARE nuanced and shouldn't make decisions solely based on an internet quiz. Congrats!In all seriousness though, there's no "perfect" volunteer and no one is ever 100% ready. If you're still interested, send us your application! We'd love to hear from you!