Teach Abroad Blog

We asked some Teach Abroad alumni how they met their partner abroad. The answers did not disappoint! Haven’t found LOVE abroad? That’s fine, most of CIEE teachers abroad said they...keep reading

The first time I found out that I would be traveling to South Korea, I was so excited! However, the looming cloud of what I needed to shove into two...keep reading

One month in Korea and I’m about halfway to feeling settled. The first 24 hours are probably the hardest but that is to be expected. If you have never visited...keep reading

Hello Everyone! If you want to know a little bit about me, here it goes... My name is Kyleah Parr. I am 21 years old and a recent graduate from...keep reading

I'm assuming you've stumbled upon this page because you are planning on (or thinking about) moving to South Korea. If you're set with a contract and just crossing the t's...keep reading

OCTOBER My journey officially started in October of 2021. That was when I made the decision to apply for CIEE’s TEFL Certification and Teach in South Korea Program. I remember...keep reading

Turns out in the early fall there is a unique phenomenon that happens in certain areas around South Korea. Namely, large sections of grass turn pink. Like full-on, bright, bubble-gum...keep reading

Hello! As I write this, I'm in the middle of my second full day of quarantine. I'll be writing another post detailing my experience with the flight, immigration, and quarantine...keep reading

Teaching in South Korea without knowing any Korean is actually easier than you might think. The majority of Koreans studied English in school at some point, and as a result,...keep reading

Compared to the U.S., South Korea is a relatively small country, geographically speaking. When it comes to land mass, South Korea is only about 7% bigger than the state of...keep reading