Teach Abroad Blog

Identity is an iceberg. We have a small portion of us on the surface, the part of ourselves others see or that we openly share, but the majority of who...keep reading

Oh wow, if I could give myself a list of things to do differently I would have. The first 48 hours in Spain have come and gone and the journey...keep reading

Truthfully, when I applied to CIEE’s Teach Abroad program I had no idea what day-to-day life would really be like. If you are considering applying or already applied and want...keep reading

The time has come. Soon I will be boarding a plane for Spain, where I will be spending the next 3 months as a Language and Cultural Assistant in Sahagún...keep reading

In many ways, I think everyone is aware of the peering eyes on the metro, in a cafe, or walking down the street. Sometimes those stares may be genuine curiosity,...keep reading

Hey everyone, Its been a while since my last post but I havent forgot about all my wonderful readers and this time I wanted to do a special post! After...keep reading

In many ways, the first day back at school after a holiday break feels familiar. The glitz and glam of the holiday season has worn off, the winter season continues,...keep reading

One of the beauties of living and traveling abroad is the ability to experience the habits and customs of other countries. Hopefully, this gives us a greater appreciation for some...keep reading

"It's ok, I'll figure it out." It's a refrain I heard myself saying again and again during my first few weeks in Spain. The casual manner in which I delivered...keep reading

Despite being fully vaccinated and generally being in good health, at the beginning of December 2021, I became sick and was diagnosed with COVID-19. When it comes to public health,...keep reading