Teach English Abroad Blog

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

Considering living abroad? Read on to see if you have what it takes!

It was 54° on a Monday, that time of day when the sun is starting to prepare for bed, when I flipped my phone over and saw an email with... keep reading

Where to find ingredients in Madrid for a classic Thanksgiving dinner!

Long time no blog! I’m so sorry for the radio silence. Life has been life-ing lately — school started, presentations and lesson planning kicked in, I got sick (more than... keep reading

Episode 3 (8 Must-Try Spots for Sweet Treats & Café Lovers) Exploring Madrid’s food scene has quickly become one of my favorite parts of studying abroad. The city is full... keep reading

This past weekend, I had the chance to travel with two of my oldest and closest friends. The two of them are cousins, and we've spent summers together on the... keep reading

Buenas! My name is Sara and I am so excited to be a part of CIEE’s Teach English in Spain program this academic year. About Me I was born and... keep reading

Coming up on my one month of living and working in Thailand, here are some of my tips and tricks for adjusting to your new life here (based on my experience)

In the many months I had to prepare for this journey, fashion was one of the main things on my mind. European style is so simple yet so stylish and... keep reading

I’m someone who took Spanish classes for 7 years. I had two years while in middle school and four throughout high school. My knowledge of Spanish is okay but far... keep reading

Credit cards may be a touchy subject for some people. But is it recommended before you go abroad? As someone who studied abroad and then taught abroad in Madrid, my... keep reading

The American in me loves spending time on a computer at a cafe or library. Madrid has many coffee shops, but not all of them are computer-friendly, making it difficult... keep reading

A month or so before moving to Thailand, I got the email that I was assigned to teach pre-kindergarten. I was ecstatic – I’d been hoping I’d get placed working... keep reading

Teaching abroad is magical, but the adjustment period is less so. This post dives into my first month in Thailand struggling with self-doubt, comparison, homesickness, etc., as well as mindset shifts and practical advice that helped me find my footing.