Teach Abroad Blog

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

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

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

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

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

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...keep reading

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

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 Over the last few months and weeks I have shared with friends and family the next step in my life, teaching English...keep reading

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