Teach English Abroad Blog

Trying to figure out what to pack for Thailand and wished for a more comprehensive list? Here is what I brought from home, what I could have done without, and what I wished I brought. Hope this helps!

Those who have traveled to other countries have encountered culture shock before. It may be realizing that you pay for water at a restaurant or public restroom. Culture shock may... keep reading

Starting a new job is difficult no matter where you are. Starting a new job and moving across the world comes with a new set of factors and challenges. The... keep reading

As I sit on the train on my way to my first day of school, I share some reflections on my first week as an Aux in Madrid.

Hello lovely readers! I’m Isabel and I’m thrilled to be using this platform to share my journey moving abroad to teach English in Thailand. After graduating from the University of... keep reading

Back for year two!

My name is Jarrett and I've begun teaching in Thailand.

Pit Stop Before Thailand When researching CIEE's many programs, I struggled to decide between Spain and Thailand. They both sounded like beautiful countries to live in and each offered their... keep reading

Some information about my first few days in Thailand and what future teachers can expect!

A small introduction to me and why I decided to teach in Thailand.

For me, I would say it was a bit intimidating to walk into a large hotel with just a name and direction. Finding the CIEE, check in desk helped to... keep reading

Part of what you can expect when you move abroad is the unexpected - newness is the norm. From cultural differences on various levels, including the grocery shopping experience to the way kitchen appliances work, and the slower lifestyle, each day presents a lesson.

Sitting in an airport about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, I wanted to introduce myself! I feel so blessed to be teaching English in Thailand with CIEE... keep reading

Packing for your life abroad can be one of the most daunting and difficult parts of the process. Most of us are packing our entire lives into just 2 or... keep reading

Hi, my name is Connie and I’ll be blogging for CIEE from South Korea! I teach in a hagwon in Anyang, close enough to Seoul to pop in for an... keep reading