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Why I’m 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 2023, I was looking for a new adventure and a... keep reading
CIEE China Spotlight: Meet Cristina!
Why did you choose this program? I studied abroad through CIEE’s Accelerated Chinese Language Program as a Junior in university and had a great experience, so I had trust in... 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 CIEE’s 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 CIEE’s 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 EPIK’s Orientation recently and wrote about her experience. Read her interview below: How was orientation? Walk... keep reading
How Teaching Abroad Shaped Me
Hello everyone! My name is Ria, and if you have been keeping up with the blog posts on the CIEE site, then you might have been reading a bit about... keep reading
CIEE Orientation in China: Read Kari's Interview!
Kari recently arrived in China to begin her year of teaching abroad! She attended the Teacher Training and Orientation included in CIEE’s Teach in China programs. Read about Kari’s experience... keep reading
Navigating Korean Culture in the Education System: A Guide for English Teachers
As an English teacher in South Korea, understanding Korean culture is important for creating a respectful and open learning environment. I have been lucky enough to have lived in South... keep reading
Moving to Madrid, Spain from Tennessee
This will be one of a few blog posts that I make when I primarily talk about myself, I promise. Right now, I am less than a week away from... keep reading
CIEE Korea Spotlight: Meet Marissa - PART 2
Marissa is back to answer even more questions about teaching in Korea. Why did you choose CIEE? I chose CIEE because I heard that CIEE has a good reputation, a... keep reading