Teach Abroad Blog

First things first, I’m a chronic over packer. For a weekend trip I can easily pack a full size suitcase. This, paired with the uncertainty of moving somewhere new left...keep reading

If you want to see China’s modernization for yourself, all you have to do is travel to Chongqing. Dramatic new bridges arc across the Yangtze River, and the downtown has...keep reading

When I graduated from The University of South Florida in May 2015, I had no idea what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I had studied...keep reading

Nobody cried in class today. After two days of practice, half the class can pronounce “kindergarten.” My quietest student spoke above a whisper. These are the small wins I’m focused...keep reading

Apple Maps works well in China. I will follow it blindly to the nearest coffee shop and for all my tourist needs. The problem with Apple Maps is that it...keep reading

National day is the day the people of China celebrate the forming of the Chinese government. The actual holiday is October 1, however, for schools, teachers and students get the...keep reading

I am beginning my third week in China and the past two weeks have been a whirlwind. I arrived in China at midnight and was immediately captivated by the beauty...keep reading

I lay in bed at night and listen to an unidentified piano playing outside. An ancient, cataract-ridden golden retriever lives below our five-story walkup and meanders in the hallway. Senior...keep reading

I have finally made it. I leave for China in less than a week. The last 24 hours have felt like a whirlwind from recieving my work permit to applying...keep reading

It’s been nine months since I went on a walk with my mom and told her I wanted to teach English abroad. Five months since I began my TEFL certification...keep reading