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An Intro to Megan in Madrid
Hi everyone! My name is Megan and I am excited to be blogging through CIEE this year. I’ll tell you a little about myself while I wait in the airport... keep reading
What's it like to get TEFL certified and teach abroad in Madrid with CIEE?
Hear what it's like to live and teach in Madrid, straight from the source! Use the links below to navigate a recording of our video panel with four superstar participants... keep reading
Living and Teaching in Madrid (Participant Video Panel)
Hear what it's like to live and teach in Madrid, straight from the source! Use the links below to navigate a recording of our video panel with five superstar participants... keep reading
Interview: Life as an Auxiliar de Conversación in Castellón
This weekend, I sat down with my friend Colin to ask him about his experience and thoughts about the differences and similarities between teaching as an Auxiliar de Conversación in... keep reading
Hello, My Name Is: ______
Hi, I’m Olivia! I am 22 years old and I am an English Language Assistant in El Boalo, a small village outside Madrid. I am from West Hartford, Connecticut, USA... keep reading
Teacher Spotlight: Rebecca R.
Very far from her home in Boerne, Texas, Rebecca Rogers is currently an English teacher in South Korea! After earning her BA in International Relations from Austin College, Rebecca decided... keep reading
Teacher Spotlight: Kathryn A.
Introducing Kathryn, one of our outstanding teachers currently teaching in Hungary! Originally from Massachusetts, Kathryn decided to combine her love for teaching and travel after earning her BA in Early... keep reading
The Best and Worst Parts of Teaching Abroad
CIEE was pretty transparent that although teaching in Thailand would be an incredibly memorable once in a lifetime experience, it would also be difficult. I’m relatively open to friends, family... keep reading
Meet Samantha Teacher!
Meet Samantha, known for the past couple years as Samantha Teacher! Samantha is our Team Assistant and just got back from an amazing experience teaching abroad in South Korea. We... keep reading
How Teaching in Thailand Will Help My Professional Goals
My 2 reasons for coming to Thailand were to be able to travel around Southeast Asia and to grow as an educator. Being a teacher is part of my identity... keep reading
A Little White Lie
They say a little white lie never hurt nobody, well in this case it's true. Don't start by getting offended and giving me the speech about how lying is bad... keep reading
My Expectations vs. Reality in Thailand
Expectations are normal and unavoidable. While, I tried my best to not have any going into this experience I did and have needed to recognize what they were and are... keep reading
Top Ten Teaching Tips
The first time you enter a classroom as a teacher, it is terrifying. It doesn’t matter how much planning and prep you’ve done, it is always a nerve-wracking new experience... keep reading
Small Wins
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
"Teacha" For the Very First Time
"Teacha! Teacha!" were the first words I heard as I walked through the gates of Pinpat Kindergarten School for the very first time. Little did I know this is what... keep reading