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The Great Wall of China!
April 26, 2013
By Erin Dowd
5 Gap Year Ideas for East Asia
Start your journey on a trek across the Great Wall of China. When you think about taking a gap year, tropical locations like Thailand or other countries in Southeast Asia may come to mind. Perhaps thoughts of Australia or South America float through your head? While those are all popular destinations, there are some hidden gap year gems in East Asia that are sure to pad the resume and provide...
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ESL classroom in Asia
April 18, 2013
By Lauren Fitzpatrick
ESL Teacher Salaries: 7 Countries Where You'll Make Bank
Become an ESL/EFL teacher and make money up the wazoo! Stop me if you've heard this before: nobody teaches English abroad for the money, right? Actually...wrong. Although teaching English overseas will never get you on a list of world billionaires, it can come with a reasonable salary. More and more college graduates are turning to teaching when they struggle to find jobs in their home countries...
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Korean Classroom
February 12, 2013
By Lauren Fitzpatrick
Teachers in Korea: How to Rock your Open Class
This is an example of an overcomplicated activity. Open class: two words that strike fear into the hearts of English teachers in Korea. This is a normal, albeit still potentially distressing, practice for all who are teaching in South Korea: at least once each semester, your class will be open to parents, teachers, and administrators. It's natural to be nervous, but don't stress - your open class...
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colorful temples in south korea
January 22, 2013
By Lauren Fitzpatrick
Everything You Need to Prepare for Teaching in Korea
South Korea has quickly become one of Asia's premier destinations for teaching English abroad. Whether you choose to work at a public school or a hagwon, Korea offers an excellent package for foreign teachers. Enticed by the generous vacation, free apartment, benefits, and monthly salary, it can be easy to forget the reality of your new situation: adjusting to life in a foreign country is not...
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January 14, 2013
By Emma Lander
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Teaching Abroad
Teaching abroad can be a rewarding experience. Are you ready? So, you've decided to travel. Great choice! And you've probably heard along the grapevine that teaching abroad can actually help fund your travels. Well, you heard right, it really can. But, is it really for you? Teaching abroad certainly sounds glamorous, but in reality there are some serious questions you need to ask yourself before...
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The Next Decade in Major Sporting Events
February 28, 2012
By Andrea Moran
The Next 10 Years in Sports: Plan Your Travels
Planning your next adventure abroad? We've pinpointed the most epic sporting competitions of the next decade. (Brazil is the hotspot!) Whether you're planning on teaching, studying, interning, or volunteering abroad, these are the cities where you can experience the international fervor on an entire new level. By Andrea Moran and Nadia Mubashar
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9 Awesome Festivals Around the World
October 28, 2011
By Andrew Dunkle
9 Awesome Festivals Around the World
I can't think of a better way of appreciating a new culture than by taking part in one of its festivals. You'll find that some festivals are celebrated by an entire country, while others will be unique to a single city or region, but either way festivals play an important role in a culture's identity. To pay tribute to some of the more unique and outrageous reasons people celebrate life around...
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August 24, 2011
By Mitch Gordon
Teach Abroad: Top 5 Countries in Asia
Go Overseas President Mitch Gordon spends six minutes discussing "Teaching Abroad in Asia: Top 5 Countries". Mitch will give an overview of the factors involved in deciding on a country: salary...
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July 27, 2011
By Tucker Hutchinson
Teaching in Korea: Comparing EPIK, GEPIK, SMOE & Private Schools
Go Overseas Marketing Director and former ESL teacher/recruiter Tucker Hutchinson breaks down the differences between the four teaching options available to people who want to teach English in South Korea. He summarizes the 3 public school options (SMOE, GEPIK, EPIK) and compares them to teaching in a private school (the fourth option). He welcomes questions from anyone who has them. Enjoy fans...
Teach AbroadTravel TipsSouth Korea
Culture Shock in South Korea
May 3, 2011
By Andrew Dunkle
Waves of Culture Shock: Living in South Korea
Culture Shock in South Korea Moving to a different country to teach English abroad is not the easiest decision to make, and just as you're getting ready to leave suddenly there may be a number of doubts running through your mind. People often find moving house, moving to a new city or changing jobs very unsettling experiences, but to do these things all at once in another country where you don't...
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Top GoOverseas.com Blog Posts of 2010
December 30, 2010
By Andrew Dunkle
The Best Go Overseas Articles of 2010
The Best of the Best The staff at GoOverseas.com thought it would be fun to take a look back at our favorite blogs posts of 2010. It has been a great year for us and we would like to thank everyone in our community for your support. We selected these posts based on personal favorites, number of page views, and comments generated. Volunteering Abroad in The Warm Heart of Africa by Laura Walker Why...
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Interview With Shane Bennett of Travel and Teach Recruiting
August 11, 2010
By Andrew Dunkle
Interview With Shane Bennett of Travel and Teach Recruiting
Hi everyone, and welcome back to another inspiring interview. This week we are talking with Shane Bennett from Travel and Teach Recruiting. Shane is based in Toronto, Canada and works hard to assist recent college graduates find jobs teaching English in South Korea. We are delighted to feature him here on GO! Overseas, and have him share his extensive knowledge about the ESL industry in Asia. We...
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