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From Engineer to Educator: My Journey with CIEE’s Teach in Spain Program
“El mundo es demasiado grande para quedarme en un solo lugar.” “The world is too big for me to stay in just one place.” That single thought kept replaying in... keep reading
Here Comes the Summer: My Journey to Teaching in Ireland
So you’re considering availing yourself of Ireland’s Working Holiday Visa (WHV), a visa designed for recent college graduates or current college students, and participating in CIEE’s Teach Abroad program in... keep reading
Teaching English Abroad: Thailand vs. Hungary Comparison
Meet Sarah- a CIEE Teach Abroad & TEFL Alum! 😊 Hi, I’m Sarah! I’m originally from New Jersey, but for the last 4 years I have been traveling all over... keep reading
First Flight to Final Class: My Life Teaching English in Thailand
Hi there! I’m Kelsey Aycock, a 35-year-old originally from Georgia, most recently calling Tennessee home. My background is in Child and Family Development—I graduated from San Diego State University—and before... keep reading
The Journey Ahead
Hey there—Welcome! I'm so glad you’re here. My name is Morgan Deravil, and I’m getting ready to take a huge leap: I’m moving abroad! Destination? Spain! Right now, I’m in... keep reading
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My TEFL Course
If you’ve been considering the idea of teaching abroad, chances are you’ve come across the acronym “TEFL.” A TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course is one of the... keep reading
What to Expect from CIEE’s 150-Hour TEFL Certificate Course
If you’re considering getting CIEE’s 150-Hour TEFL Certificate Course, you’re probably curious about how well it actually prepares you to teach abroad, as well as the level of support you’ll... keep reading
Why I’m Choosing to Get TEFL Certified After Teaching a Semester in Thailand
Why I Started Teaching Without a TEFL Certification When I decided to teach English in Thailand in the Spring of 2024, I was looking for a new adventure and a... keep reading
The Essential Packing Guide for English Teachers Moving to South Korea
Moving abroad to teach English in South Korea can be an exciting and life-changing adventure. Not only are you stepping into a new culture, but you’re also starting a new... keep reading
How Teaching Abroad Shaped Me
Hello everyone! My name is Ria, and if you have been keeping up with the blog posts on the CIEE site, then you might have been reading a bit about... keep reading
Self Intro!
A little bit about me :) I am from Sacramento CA, and I love basketball, history, writing, and hiking! I arrived on August 12th and had so fun and memorable experiences already! try to get out of your comfort zone and try new things in all aspects of life!!
Tips for Teaching English as a Foreign Language in South Korea
For new teachers, the idea of having to teach English as a foreign language can be a bit overwhelming and confusing to wrap your head around, especially if this is... 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
Hagwon Hustle: Teaching at a Private School in South Korea
If you have been thinking about teaching English in South Korea, then you have probably heard the terms private school, hagwon, EPIK, and public school thrown around. It can definitely... keep reading
Beginners Guide to Teaching in Thailand: Preparing For Your First Week
I talked a little bit about Thai schools in comparison to American schools in a previous blog post of mine, Understanding Thai School Culture: Two Weeks in Pattaya. In that... keep reading