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Introduction - What Brought Me Back to Spain
It all started in Colombia, the first country I traveled to outside the US. I was 17, had just spent the last ten months learning a whole new culture, and... keep reading
CIEE CHINGU – A Partner Program for Teachers in Korea
Chingu ( 친구 ) is the Korean word for friend . CIEE Chingu is a partner program included in CIEE’s Teach in South Korea programs! Our goal is to connect... keep reading
Only a Weekend in Madrid? Top Must Sees and Dos
What I recommend for Madrid plus my weekend in a nutshell!
Classroom to Boardroom: How Teaching Abroad Builds Skills for Corporate Success
Teaching English abroad provides more than just an opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture. It encourages the building of a unique skill set that is highly valuable in... keep reading
Balancing Discomfort with Familiarity
This past week, I had the realization that balancing new, challenging, and potentially intimidating situations with familiar activities strengthens my sense of confidence and affirms my sense of independence. This... keep reading
TWICE with CIEE: Kayleigh in Spain (PART 2)
Kayleigh is a CIEE alum who participated in CIEE's Teach in South Korea program AND CIEE’s Teach in Spain Volunteer program! CLICK HERE to read her experience in Korea. WHY... keep reading
TWICE with CIEE: Kayleigh in Korea (PART 1)
Kayleigh is a CIEE alum who participated in CIEE's Teach in South Korea program AND CIEE’s Teach in Spain Volunteer program! CLICK HERE to read her experience in Spain. WHY... keep reading
Learn Korean with K-Media: Advice from Valerie!
Hello! My name is Valerie, and I will be teaching in South Korea through the EPIK program starting this spring. With my interests being in Korean cultural studies, teaching in... keep reading
Low-Cost Travel Tips: Explore the World Without Breaking the Bank
Traveling on a budget doesn’t mean sacrificing great experiences. With a little planning and creativity, you can explore amazing destinations without overspending. Here are some tips to help you stretch... keep reading
Welcome to my Introductory Post!
Hi! My name is Ashley and I am almost 24 years old and from Idaho but was born and raised in Michigan! I lived in Michigan until I was nineteen... keep reading
Curing Your App-etite: The "It" Apps to Use While Living in Spain
Adjusting to a foreign culture can be an isolating and daunting task. Personally, the exhaustion from constant language translation made me question if engaging in conversation was worth my energy... keep reading
Madrid’s Must-Have: Style Spotting in Spanish Society
Spain's Staple Styles in the Country's Capital: What to Expect Madrid's fashion revolves around the style I call the “Street Suite”. With its rich cultural history and contemporary vibrance, it’s... keep reading
Nice to meet you!
I thought I would start off my page with a little bit about me and what I'm doing here. My name is Emma and I grew up in Berkeley, California... keep reading
Rewriting My Top 10 Reasons: What a Year in Thailand Taught Me
Revisiting my First Blog Post If you scroll through my blog posts, you will find my first post: Why to Teach English in Thailand: My Top 10 Reasons. For anyone... keep reading
CIEE Korea Spotlight: Read Karime's Experience at EPIK's Orientation!
Karime recently arrived in Korea to begin her year of teaching abroad! She attended EPIK’s Orientation recently and wrote about her experience. Read her interview below: How was orientation? Walk... keep reading