Teach Abroad Blog

The ability to live in a foreign environment alone to "find yourself" has been glorified for years, especially as it pertains to American media. For as long as I can...keep reading

Shopping in a Spanish supermarket (or supermercado) is a feast for the senses! Smelling fresh seafood, picking up a warm baguette, admiring the beautiful colors of fruits and vegetables…it is...keep reading

Traveling around China can be intimidating at first. There are so many people, over 30 million people in the Chongqing municipality alone, a stifling language barrier, and more traffic than...keep reading

Okay, sorry for the clickbait title. There are a million differences between America and China, both big and small that rank differently depending on your background, reason for travel, and...keep reading

I participated in CIEE's Teach in Spain program from 2015-2017 and was placed outside of Madrid central in the municipality, Collado Villalba. Upon receiving my placement, I was quite nervous...keep reading

So far, teaching in South Korea has really been a blast! That being said, it has been great because I was purposeful in the decision I made when I was...keep reading

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

¿Quieres tomar un café? Or literally, Do you want to “take“ a coffee? “Taking” or having a coffee in Spain is a daily ritual and a time to enjoy the...keep reading

First things first, I’m a chronic over packer. For a weekend trip I can easily pack a full size suitcase. This, paired with the uncertainty of moving somewhere new left...keep reading

Welcome to my home in Khon Kaen, Thailand. I am fortunate enough to live directly across the street from my school, which makes for a very easy commute. CIEE and...keep reading