Teach English Abroad Blog

At the halfway point of my journey teaching in Thailand, I’ve realized this experience is about far more than lesson plans and classrooms. It is about adaptability, humility, courage, and connection. In this reflection, I share the five most important lessons I’ve learned so far, from learning to “be like water” in moments of uncertainty to saying yes to opportunities that push you beyond your comfort zone. This is not just advice for teachers in Thailand. It is a reminder that when you give your whole heart to a community, embrace growth, and choose courage daily, the experience will transform you in ways you never expected.

After living in Latvia for a few months when I studied abroad, I've become something of a Latvia devotee. It's been three years since I moved away and still won't shut up about how good of a time I had there, so this is me just trying to share the wealth.

Eight daily affirmations to help you adjust to your new life in Madrid!

Read as Katie, a 2025 alum, shares her orientation experience in Dublin! Thinking of moving to Ireland through CIEE’s Teach in Ireland Program? Congrats! You are on track to making... keep reading

Read as Carolyn, a 2025 alum, shares her experience in CIEE’s Teach in Ireland program! This summer, I had the opportunity of teaching English at Maynooth University. My workweek ran... keep reading

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

We finally made it to winter break — and let’s be honest, we all saw this one coming from miles away. These past few months have been a whirlwind of... keep reading

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

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

As a former resident of Edinburgh, Scotland, and amateur tour guide to any friends or acquaintances visiting the city, I finally have a platform on which it's appropriate and relevant to share my unsolicited Edinburgh itinerary.

Hi everyone! My name is Erica — thanks for being here! I just wrapped up my second week teaching in Thailand, but I want to take a moment to introduce... keep reading

Hi, my name is Sophie Sietz. I'm a new teacher in Chonburi, Thailand and I am so excited to blog about all my experiences for the next few months!

My weekend in Barcelona!

Hi everyone! My name is Megan and I am from Vancouver, Canada. Before I dive into sharing stories and tips about teaching abroad, I wanted to take a moment to... keep reading

¡Hola! My name is Katie Grisham, and I am from Ripley, Mississippi. In May of 2025, I graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor's in Fashion Design & Merchandising... keep reading