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Teaching English Abroad: Thailand vs. Hungary Comparison
Meet Sarah- a CIEE Teach Abroad & TEFL Alum! š Hi, Iām Sarah! Iām originally from New Jersey, but for the last 4 years I have been traveling all over... keep reading
First Flight to Final Class: My Life Teaching English in Thailand
Hi there! Iām Kelsey Aycock, a 35-year-old originally from Georgia, most recently calling Tennessee home. My background is in Child and Family DevelopmentāI graduated from San Diego State Universityāand before... keep reading
Why I Left My Career of 10 Years in Corporate to Teach Abroad
Making a change is scary but donāt let it stop you from exploring something new. Hi! Iām Marissa and this is how I transitioned to a life abroad in my 30s.
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My TEFL Course
If youāve been considering the idea of teaching abroad, chances are youāve come across the acronym āTEFL.ā A TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course is one of the... keep reading
What to Expect from CIEEās 150-Hour TEFL Certificate Course
If youāre considering getting CIEEās 150-Hour TEFL Certificate Course, youāre probably curious about how well it actually prepares you to teach abroad, as well as the level of support youāll... keep reading
Why Iām Choosing to Get TEFL Certified After Teaching a Semester in Thailand
Why I Started Teaching Without a TEFL Certification When I decided to teach English in Thailand in the Spring of 2024, I was looking for a new adventure and a... keep reading
Introduction - What Brought Me Back to Spain
It all started in Colombia, the first country I traveled to outside the US. I was 17, had just spent the last ten months learning a whole new culture, and... keep reading
Classroom to Boardroom: How Teaching Abroad Builds Skills for Corporate Success
Teaching English abroad provides more than just an opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture. It encourages the building of a unique skill set that is highly valuable in... keep reading
TWICE with CIEE: Kayleigh in Spain (PART 2)
Kayleigh is a CIEE alum who participated in CIEE's Teach in South Korea program AND CIEEās Teach in Spain Volunteer program! CLICK HERE to read her experience in Korea. WHY... keep reading
TWICE with CIEE: Kayleigh in Korea (PART 1)
Kayleigh is a CIEE alum who participated in CIEE's Teach in South Korea program AND CIEEās Teach in Spain Volunteer program! CLICK HERE to read her experience in Spain. WHY... keep reading
Teaching in Spain after Teaching in the U.S.
If you are coming to Spain with some teaching experience and are expecting the school environment to be the same, it will not! However, do not be nervous because it... keep reading
Nice to meet you!
I thought I would start off my page with a little bit about me and what I'm doing here. My name is Emma and I grew up in Berkeley, California... keep reading
Rewriting My Top 10 Reasons: What a Year in Thailand Taught Me
Revisiting my First Blog Post If you scroll through my blog posts, you will find my first post: Why to Teach English in Thailand: My Top 10 Reasons. For anyone... keep reading
CIEE Korea Spotlight: Read Karime's Experience at EPIK's Orientation!
Karime recently arrived in Korea to begin her year of teaching abroad! She attended EPIKās Orientation recently and wrote about her experience. Read her interview below: How was orientation? Walk... keep reading