Teaching in Thailand: What to Expect When You Arrive

Teaching in Thailand: What to Expect When You Arrive

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Welcome to your new life abroad. Here's what you need to know. 
Taking the Leap to Travel

Taking the Leap to Travel

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I kept asking myself what I "wanted" to do. It turns out I was asking the wrong question. 
Preventing TEFL Burnout

Preventing TEFL Burnout

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5 strategies for coping with the stress of teaching in a foreign country.
4 Considerations for Finding a TESOL Job in Hanoi

4 Considerations for Finding a TESOL Job in Hanoi

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Vietnam is no longer the "Wild West" of teaching abroad. Here's what you need to know.
How Vacationing Differs From Living Abroad

How Vacationing Differs From Living Abroad

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Living abroad may not be as carefree as being a tourist, but it's worth every second. 
In High Demand: How to Teach English in Colombia

In High Demand: How to Teach English in Colombia

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With a rich cultural history, unsurpassed biodiversity and a hot job market for English teachers, add this country to your work abroad list.
Why I Chose to Teach in Vietnam

Why I Chose to Teach in Vietnam

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Three reasons why the country topped my TESL list. 
8th Annual Go Global Expo: Another Huge Success!

8th Annual Go Global Expo: Another Huge Success!

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Thousands of adventure-ready travellers and dozens of organizations offering opportunities work, study and volunteer in more than 100 countries make the Go Global Expo an event like no other.
5 Tips to Beat Pre-travel Anxiety

5 Tips to Beat Pre-travel Anxiety

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Make your departure stress-free by following these steps. 
5 Differences Between Teaching in Thailand & Taiwan

5 Differences Between Teaching in Thailand & Taiwan

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Choosing between the two countries? Here's what to consider.
From Tech to Teaching

From Tech to Teaching

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Why I traded in my trendy job for a chalkboard in China. 
Teaching English Abroad: 6 Considerations For Choosing a TEFL Certification

Teaching English Abroad: 6 Considerations For Choosing a TEFL Certification

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Having a TEFL certification can mean better schools, better pay, and may even be required for a work visa. But which kind of course should you choose?
Japan Bound

Japan Bound

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Exact destination? Unknown. 
After the Honeymoon Ends

After the Honeymoon Ends

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The excitement from moving abroad? It will end. Here are a few tips on what to do when that happens.
The Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

The Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

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How teaching English abroad changed my perspective on my own privilege. 
Five Differences Between Being a Tourist & Living in Japan

Five Differences Between Being a Tourist & Living in Japan

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You can never truly know a country until you've lived there.
How to Get a Teaching Job at an International School

How to Get a Teaching Job at an International School

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We asked a veteran international teacher, recruiter and author what it takes to take your teaching career on the road.
How to Survive as a Language Assistant in Spain

How to Survive as a Language Assistant in Spain

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Spain's Auxiliar de Conversacion program may not be for everyone. 
Four Reasons Im Scared to Work Abroad

Four Reasons I'm Scared to Work Abroad

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My top challenges—and how I'm tackling them. 
Finding My True Identity Abroad

Finding My True Identity Abroad

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Audrey seeks out her Basque heritage in Spain, and finds what was missing all along. 

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