After being inspired to travel the world and build professional international experience, Tina decided that teaching English in South Korea would be perfect for her. With focus and self-discipline, she targeted and landed a position teaching at a public school in Daejeon, and the time she spent there was life-changing!
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Teaching English Abroad gives you all the basics about one of the most popular short-term professions abroad. Although Covid-19 has put a hold on many in-country programs overseas, you can still find online options for teaching English with students based in other regions of the world, which will help you boost your cross-cultural experience profile remotely.
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Talk about full-blown cross-cultural immersion! A one-year teaching job in Gwangju turned into a ten-year, life-changing experience for Gary. According to Gary, a positive outlook makes a world of difference when you're making your way in a foreign land.
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Nicole only planned on teaching English abroad for a year. Almost a decade later, she's still abroad, having traveled to over 50 countries around the world. Want to find out how she got bitten by the globe-trotting bug and built a career as an English teacher abroad? Check out her story, which highlights the value of being culturally adaptable when heading abroad to work.
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When the COVID-19 pandemic swept around the world, travel and cross-cultural learning plans were of course put on hold. But, very quickly, program operators, schools and students innovated in order to create opportunities for cross-cultural connection, learning and skill-building. Virtual international programs have been a shining light for globally-minded students and Meghan is one of many who have taken advantage. Read her Q&A about her time teaching Central American students via Zoom.
When Tara was approached by a South Korean recruiter, she knew the offer of a teaching position was too good to pass up. She spent a full year in Yeosu, getting to know her coworkers and students – and often being “treated like a rock star!”
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Sometimes a journey abroad can be truly life-changing, as in the case of Anthony, who left a job as a computer technician in the US to go and teach in China. Ten years later, Anthony has built a career as an ESL teacher and continues to build a unique life for himself on the other side of the world!
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Sabrina spent most of her undergrad degree thinking she'd never get the chance to go abroad. But after graduating, she realized that teaching English in South Korea would allow her to travel long-term without breaking the bank. Through TEFL, she found her passport to cross-cultural enrichment and inspiration.
Read Sabrina's excellent essay about her path to going abroad, and her incredible journey to confident immersion abroad. Don't miss it! Read the article here.
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Luke's first trip abroad left a strong impression on him, so when COVID-19 threatened his upcoming travel plans, he decided to pursue an online teaching internship with Outreach360. His experience demonstrates that virtual experiences have the potential to change your perspective and boost your cross-cultural skills! He spent several weeks working with students in Nicaragua & the Dominican Republic, teaching English and participating in cultural exchange and online service. Read our Q&A with Luke now!
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Seth and his partner Julia are both teachers abroad, currently based in Hong Kong. Seth's story about teaching abroad long-term highlights the joys of cross-cultural immersion and the satisfaction of teaching overseas. Don't miss it! He and his wife also run the exciting travel adventure blog For Something More, so check it out!
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