Teach English Abroad Blog

Discover how to spend 4 perfect days in Mallorca, Spain—from car rentals and local eats to hidden coves and travel tips. This CIEE Teach Abroad blogger shares her October island itinerary.

Exploring Madrid through flavors, one bite at a time Now that I’ve been living in Madrid for over a month, I’ve realized one of the best ways to connect with... keep reading

Today is Tuesday the 21st of October and I have officially been here for three weeks. When I arrived, all my roommates were just starting to work and I still... keep reading

I have survived the first day of school! I was a little nervous heading into the day as someone who was starting two weeks into the school year. I had... keep reading

Making friends while teaching or studying abroad can be particularly challenging for young adults. I studied abroad in 2021 and only had friends from my program. When I decided 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

When to know it's time to start living and time to ditch the 9-5.

Whether your commute is a 15-minute walk, a two-hour bus, or a wild combination of walking, busing, and commuter train, you have an opportunity to curate the perfect commute routine.

It feels like just yesterday that I moved to Spain, but somehow it's already been over 2 months. In honor of 10 weeks in Madrid, I put together a list... keep reading

¡Hola! Bienvenido a mi blog. My name is Caroline and I’m originally from Boston, just about 20 minutes north of the city. I graduated from the University of Maryland in... keep reading

Your Guide to Portugal’s Hidden Surf Town Hello! I recently had the opportunity to spend a long weekend in Ericeira, Portugal. This charming town isn’t typically one of the main... keep reading

Hey everyone! It’s been a whirlwind since I landed in Spain — full of metro mishaps, classroom chaos, and a few “wait, what day is it?”moments. So, let’s do a... keep reading

Teaching in Madrid as an Auxiliar de Conversación has been both exciting and eye-opening. From navigating paperwork and housing to adjusting to a new school system and culture, every step has been a lesson in patience and growth. The relaxed atmosphere, curious students, and welcoming teachers have made the transition rewarding — a true reminder to enjoy the journey and embrace new experiences with an open heart.

School is in session! Our first day of school was last week, so we are officially into the swing of things. I'm working at an elementary school in a town... keep reading

This is the only thing you need to prioritize to make your first day of teaching abroad a great one. Anything more is for bonus points.