Teach English Abroad Blog

An honest reflection (with tips!) on making friends and finding community abroad-- from a current teacher in Thailand

Eight daily affirmations to help you adjust to your new life in Madrid!

Teaching abroad as a language assistant is a great way to move overseas while gaining skills that can lead to many future paths, including graduate school, entrepreneurship, or remote work. Because the role is part-time, it leaves ample time to explore hobbies, build side projects, volunteer, or discover new passions while still growing professionally. Living abroad also allows you to learn a new language, develop transferable skills like adaptability and communication, and strengthen your resume with international experience. Finally, teaching abroad offers valuable global networking opportunities and personal growth, making it a meaningful and worthwhile step after college.

Read as Katie, a 2025 alum, shares her orientation experience in Dublin! Thinking of moving to Ireland through CIEE’s Teach in Ireland Program? Congrats! You are on track to making... keep reading

Packing

Read as Carolyn, a 2025 alum, shares her experience in CIEE’s Teach in Ireland program! This summer, I had the opportunity of teaching English at Maynooth University. My workweek ran... keep reading

Trying to avoid unnecessary stress, enjoy your trip as much as possible, and reap the benefits of spending money? Me too, and it's simple! Below are 10 travel tips I... keep reading

A few weeks ago, I booked a flight to Vienna for the third weekend in December. I’ve been consistent with taking monthly trips since moving here in August, and Austria... keep reading

Running the Pyramids Half Marathon in Cairo, Egypt Egypt and a half marathon? Let’s run it back—literally. I had the opportunity to travel to Cairo, Egypt, to run the annual... keep reading

A Winter Weekend Guide If you’re searching for the perfect winter weekend getaway while studying abroad, Copenhagen deserves a spot at the top of your list. While the city is... keep reading

A 4-Day Morocco Getaway from Madrid Morocco has become an increasingly popular destination for students studying and working abroad, and after spending four days there, it’s easy to see why... keep reading

One of the most magical (and, at times, frustrating) things about being an English teacher in Thailand is how chaotic and spontaneous everything is. Before I arrived, I had so... keep reading

I'm sure you've read enough big-picture descriptions of daily life as an American expat living in Thailand. Now, indulge in some of the quirks and seemingly small idiosyncrasies that define daily life here, based on my personal experience living right outside of Bangkok.

This is the first post of a journal of my development as a teacher during my time with CIEE

Before moving overseas, one question that constantly circled my mind was: What will my everyday life look like? I had lots of ideas, but I quickly realized it's impossible to... keep reading