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CIEE Orientation in China: Read Kari's Interview!
Kari recently arrived in China to begin her year of teaching abroad! She attended the Teacher Training and Orientation included in CIEE’s Teach in China programs. Read about Kari’s experience... keep reading
CIEE Korea Spotlight: Meet Marissa - PART 2
Marissa is back to answer even more questions about teaching in Korea. Why did you choose CIEE? I chose CIEE because I heard that CIEE has a good reputation, a... keep reading
Melisandra in Madrid
Hello reader! My name is Melisandra. I'm from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My great-grandfather was born in Bilbao, and I am 3rd generation Latina/ Hispanic. My Abuelitos are a big inspiration and... keep reading
How to Nail Your Private School Interview in South Korea
Congrats on securing your first interview at a private school in South Korea! I am literally so proud of you! Despite all the nerves you could possibly be feeling, the... keep reading
About Me!
Hi my name is Sarynn Good! I am from Seattle, Washington and I just recently graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and minors in... keep reading
CIEE Korea Spotlight: Meet Marissa - PART 1
What made you want to teach abroad? I had previously spent time in South Korea as a student during my semester of studying abroad. I really loved the culture, language... keep reading
CIEE Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Arielle!
What made you want to do this experience? A friend told me about this program, and I knew I had to apply! After graduating college, I was looking for an... keep reading
A Weekend in Seoul—A Look Inside CIEE’s Weekend Retreat!
CIEE’s Weekend Retreat is one of the many benefits of CIEE’s Teach in South Korea programs! A weekend where teachers meet in Seoul and have the chance to make friends... keep reading
A School Day in the Life of an Auxiliar de Conversación (Madrid)
I read the news today, oh boy… Just kidding, this isn’t a Beatles song. It’s a post about a day in the life as an auxiliar de conversación in Madrid... keep reading
How to Lesson Plan for Kindergarteners in Thailand
I am not a teacher. I majored in Art History in college, so teaching in Thailand is my first time in the classroom. That said, this experience has been a... keep reading
How Different are Spanish Schools to American Schools?
My understanding of Spanish primary schools is that they are mostly very similar to schools in the United States. The children are just as adorable (and rowdy), the teachers work... keep reading
CIEE China Spotlight: Meet Erik - PART 1
Erik is currently teaching in Chongqing, China! Read to learn more about his experience teaching English abroad and his life in China. Why China? Have you been before? I played... keep reading
Happy Lunar New Year!
The 2024 Lunar New Year began on February 10th. Lunar New Year is also known as Spring Festival in China or Seollal in South Korea . This Lunar New Year... keep reading
CIEE Teach in Spain + TEFL Panel Discussion
On December 13th, 2023 we hosted a webinar with 5 of our current CIEE Teach in Spain participants! They walked us through their life abroad. We loved hearing their reflections... keep reading