There's a certain group of people that share an unbreakable bond. This bond is forged in the flames of adversity, molded by superhuman pressures and expectations, and cast in the image of a single, unbreakable will. I speak not of firefighters or soldiers, nor of surgeons or kings. No, I speak of yet another. I speak of people who have taught English abroad.
That's right! People who have...
A gap year will be one of the most life-shaping experiences for your child.
It's happened. Your child may still be your child, but they aren't in diapers anymore. They are individuals now, and they may not like the "right" path of life that so many of us are inclined to follow - you know - go to school, get a job, get married and live happily ever after a few towns over from you. Hate to break...
There are numerous challenges and obstacles that you encounter when you make the brave and noble decision to volunteer abroad. Chronologically smack dab in the middle of those concerns is what should you bring on your journey? This can vary immensely depending on the location you pick, how long you're going to stay there, and what kind of project you work on. However, there is a fairly...
Bonus tip: Get a bike!
So you're spending some time studying in Spain while in high school? You're in for a treat, as your new home is full of geographical, linguistic, and gastronomical diversity. From mountains to beaches, Spanish to Catalan, and seafood to steak, your traveling options in Spain are best defined by the phrase "too much to see, too little time."
To avoid adding the phrase "...
Volunteering abroad has become increasingly controversial
In the world of volunteering, this here is the million-dollar question: do volunteers, coming from abroad to dedicate their time and money toward a worthy cause, actually do good? The question that has sparked impassioned arguments in the New York Times and provocative articles. The question that every volunteer stops to ponder. The short...
Don't let working in a foreign language keep you from rocking your job, internship, or volunteer project abroad!
We sat waiting in a surprisingly well-furnished boardroom, nervously laying out our materials, and contemplating how we -- an American girl and a Polish guy -- had landed ourselves in Paraguay to complete an economic report on the country for a British newspaper. In Spanish.
Sure...
Teachers are students too!
When I stood in front of a Korean classroom for the first time, it was abundantly clear that I was actually the student, not the 27 kids scrutinizing me from their desks. Even though I was the one fielding the questions - How old are you? How much do you weigh? Are you married? Do you have children? Do you like kimchi? - I was learning just as much as I was teaching....
The days get longer in Q2, but the longer they get, the more there seems to be to do. And for those of us with World Cup fever, we've been spending a larger proportion of our lunch breaks watching matches than catching up on the latest online marketing articles.
Of course, given the incredible amount of articles on topics such as SEO, design, social media, analytics and email marketing, even...
Don't just learn a language, c'mon, REALLY do it!
Fun Fact that isn't fun at all: according to Ethnologue, there are currently about 7,105 living languages in the world today with one language dying out every fourteen days. WHAT?!
For many who have been versed in only one language in their lives since they were young, learning a completely new one is extremely taxing. However, in a...
Are you ready to study abroad in Italy?
Making the transition from middle school to high school can be extremely intimidating. Those glorious, youthful years are often awkward and challenging. Even more intimidating is making the transition in a foreign country. Cultural norms vary from place to place, along with school curriculums, grading scales, class schedules and methods of transportation....
