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Congratulations, you've decided to teach English abroad! I think you've made an excellent choice. But now you need a program to help you get started!
From government sponsored programs to comprehensive onsite training and placement programs, there's an overwhelming amount of options to choose from, and deciding on the right path for you can be a confusing process. But...
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Volunteering abroad isn't like your average trip abroad -- it has the power to change you in unexpected and important ways. Sometimes these changes are clear, and other times they're fuzzy, hard to define, and part of a bigger self-evolution. But how exactly will a volunteer trip abroad affect you, the volunteer?
Sometimes these changes are clear, and other times they're...
Do you know why you can sing the chorus of "No Scrubs" and have an entire room of people from all over the world join in? Music is the universal language.
I've read the articles, I've seen the science that says smell is the most powerful sense when it comes to memory, but I've never gotten a whiff of a cow pasture and been transported back in time to anywhere but the last time I smelled a...
Before we get to that list you clicked on over here for, lets have some real talk: Paid internships abroad are not necessarily easy to come by. Paid summer internships -- which are generally shorter and more in demand -- are even harder to find. Still, we'd like to help.
Where to Find Paid Internships Abroad
For the most part, you're going to be better off finding paid internships on your...
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"I was really afraid of the subway in Paris and London. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to keep up with the pace of the group and that 'minding the gap' idea was a worry for me," Elyse began.
I was in the middle of a Skype interview with a group of study abroad alumni, known as Abroad with Disabilities -- some of whom had studied abroad while having disabilities.
And...
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If you've given any thought to teaching English abroad, you've more than likely seen a lot of different acronyms thrown around when talking about certifications -- TESOL, CELTA, TEFL and TESL to name just a few.
We're going to help you understand... the difference between TESOL, CELTA, and TEFL certifications and pick which one is right for you![Tweet This]
It can...
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You can't sneeze into the nonprofit or international arena these days without hitting the word "development." It's everywhere, adorning the names of small local NGOs and one of the world's largest government-funded aid and development funds (USAID, for those of you on a nickname basis).
If you're planning on volunteering abroad, there's a really good chance that the...
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Whether you were leading a team of five on Wall Street or the back streets of Delhi, it shouldn't matter when it comes to how to showcase your experience on paper.
On average, recruiters spend six seconds evaluating a resume -- an incredibly short period of time to send the right signals to this important audience of limited attention span.
Putting together a...
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Au pairing abroad can be an incredible experience. You get the opportunity to work abroad and become fully immersed in a foreign culture -- but without having to hit the books or work behind a desk! Instead you get to basically become an adopted member of a new family, one you help look out for and one who helps look out for you.
Trying to find the right au pair...
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If you're considering teaching English abroad (or even at home!), you've probably heard that you need a TEFL certification to do it.
Getting TEFL certified will help you with the job search, better salary options, and help make you a more prepared teacher.[Tweet This]
While this isn't 100 percent true, getting TEFL certified will help you with the job search...
