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My Journey to Teaching in South Korea
Hi, my name is Connie and I’ll be blogging for CIEE from South Korea! I teach in a hagwon in Anyang, close enough to Seoul to pop in for an... keep reading
Why I Chose CIEE’s Madrid Program, the Visa Process, and More
One thing I didn’t get to do in college as a result of Covid was study abroad. However, during the spring break of my last semester, I found out about opportunities where I could teach English in Spain and settled on CIEE’s Madrid program.
Future on the Horizon
My name is Kayla Arriazola and I am currently thirty years old. I am from a small town called Rio Grande City, Texas. This town is near the South Texas... 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
A non-comprehensive list of everything I did before teaching abroad
OCTOBER My journey officially started in October of 2021. That was when I made the decision to apply for CIEE’s TEFL Certification and Teach in South Korea Program. I remember... keep reading
No Degree? No Problem!
Or more specifically- no education degree, no problem. After I finally figured out my answer to the 'what are you doing after graduation?' question, I thought I was off the... keep reading
Introduction Blog Post
Aloha! My name is Alexis Tam and I’m from Honolulu, Hawai’i. It’s August 4th, 2021 and big things are happening for me. I’ve been dreaming about this for years, and... keep reading
Acing Your Interview: Tips for Landing Your Dream Teaching Job in Seoul
First of all, congratulations on making it this far! Conquering your indecision is the first big step. Taking a leap of faith to teach English abroad in South Korea is... keep reading
7 Tips for a First Time TEFL Teacher in Thailand
Am I really capable of this? I've spent close to a year mentally preparing myself to pick up and move accross the world and teach in a classroom I've never... keep reading
Tips for Visiting Temples in Thailand
When most people think about Thailand, they think about the Buddhist temples (or wats). The beautiful colors, the intricate designs and architecture, and the amazing artwork and statues are features... keep reading
Reflections on CIEE's TEFL Certification Course
Here, I share my thoughts on getting TEFL certified through CIEE! Whether you are halfway through the course, or deciding whether or not to take the first step...I hope my reflections are helpful to you!
Getting to China: Murphy’s Law
If you’re unfamiliar, Murphy’s Law basically states that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. Usually, I wouldn't indulge in such thoughts and consider myself more of a realist... keep reading
How My TEFL Certificate Made Me a Global Navigator Program Leader in China
When I graduated from The University of South Florida in May 2015, I had no idea what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I had studied... keep reading
Benefits of Getting Your TEFL Certification with CIEE
Benefits of getting your TEFL certification with CIEE Over the last few months and weeks I have shared with friends and family the next step in my life, teaching English... keep reading
Spending (and saving!) money teaching in South Korea
When I first decided to quit my steady job of almost five years (sorry, mom and dad!) and move to South Korea to teach, all I could think about was... keep reading