Teach Abroad Blog

When I am asked “how long is your commute to school?” and I respond “an hour and a half.” Everyone’s immediate reaction is quite hilarious to me. “What?! (they gasp)...keep reading

Segovia is only 1 ½ hours from Madrid by bus (starting at 8 euros round trip ) and is a magical fairytale-esk town. If you do a quick google search,...keep reading

Finally, after three weeks of living in Thailand I find the time to write my first blog. This should come as a good sign it took me three weeks to...keep reading

I can admit, the American “constant work” mindset has taken me hostage. As vulnerable as it might sound, I have a seriously hard time being alone or feeling unproductive. Through...keep reading

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