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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
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 the world, I put together this slideshow of 10 festivals that are definitely worth checking out. Enjoy!
I would also love to hear from anyone who has experienced any of these festivals, or wants to...
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 & benefits, class schedule, lifestyle, culture, etc. Most importantly, make sure you end up at a good school that will treat you well and provide a good support system. The list includes South Korea, China, Japan, Thailand and Taiwan. It also includes a special secret bonus country. Actually, we don't need to keep it a secret! We'll also be discussing teaching abroad in Vietnam. If you are...
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!
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Welcome GO! Overseas fans to another edition of our Whiteboard Wednesdays. My name is Tucker, and today I am going to be speaking about the differences between EPIK, GEPIK, SMOE, and...
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 speak the language is an entirely different matter. When I decided to teach English in South Korea as a public school teacher, I expected my first few months to be difficult as I settled in and experienced some degree of culture...
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 We Liked It: Laura shared her inspiring experiences as a volunteer in Malawi, Africa. She found her volunteer program in the back of a Lonely Planet guidebook, and the best part, it was free! Laura...
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 hope you enjoy the interview and feel free to ask more questions in the comments below!
GO!: Lets start with a brief introduction. Who are you, where are you, and what are you doing?
Shane: My name is...
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