Departure Gate Blog

I knew I had always wanted to teach and live abroad one day, and was thrilled (not to mention nervous) when I finally took the plunge to start my journey...keep reading

Time flies in the TEFL world In the blink of an eye, life has moved in fast forward, but the one thing that has remained the same since 2005, is...keep reading

"How do you like it here?" one of the English professors asks me as she drives me home. It's been a long hot day at the high school, and her...keep reading

When I first began my course at CIEE, I hadn't even heard of Murcia, nevermind the auxiliary program there. If you're not familiar, the Spanish Ministry of Education is working...keep reading

If you’re reading this, hopefully you’ve already decided to get TEFL certified. If not, I hope this helps you in your decision! For those of you stuck between a Destination...keep reading

I lead a very busy lifestyle here in sunny San Diego. From grabbing fish tacos with friends, to attempting to surf on the weekends, volunteering, and not to mention a...keep reading

We all have those experiences that alter our perception of a certain aspect of life. I had one at sixteen years old. I was an exchange student in France and...keep reading

There may be any number of reasons why teaching overseas has crossed your mind. Maybe you've always had a sense of adventure, a desire to travel the world, or just...keep reading

Sick of your day job? Hoping to make a little extra cash? We already know TEFL can take you places, but what most people don’t realize, is that you can...keep reading

The first time I ever had an oyster was at Eventide Oyster Company in Portland, ME. I was 25 years old, and just started liking seafood. I was with new...keep reading