Program Reviews

This was my first time flying out of the country and I have to say it was an overall great experience. I decided to go with an agency because I figured I would need a lot of support (as this is my first solo travel experience). Working with Jaemi, Will, and Molly has been great, they get back to you in a timely manner, and with all their combined travel knowledge, they are an amazing resource for almost everything you need (teaching, social scenes, restaurants, or even someone to have a good rant with lol).

I was placed in Chaiyaphum, Thailand, it is about 5 hours from Bangkok, which makes it a bit hard to travel to unless there is a long weekend. However, it is a good area with amazing food! I love the fact that TFT team took the feedback from the placement form and came up with Chaiyaphum. It has a decent-sized expat population, so there are nice restaurants around with some Western influence (One Bar and Ms. Buns). There are nice parks and plenty of things to do here. Overall, I would recommend it because it has a bit of everything, grocery stores, movie theaters, a night market, mountain trails, temples, fishing, waterfalls, vegan options, and many other convenient amenities.

Even though there are some...hiccups with some of the operational stuff on MediaKids' end (not part of TFT) I am happy that I got in contact with Jaemi and got the ball rolling to come to Thailand, at times it truly is like a dream!

I recently had the pleasure of participating in the Thailand program offered by Fewer Things Ltd, and I cannot express how impressed I am with the entire experience, especially with the invaluable assistance provided by Jaemi.

From the outset, the program was meticulously organized, offering a perfect blend of cultural immersion, professional development, and personal growth. The itinerary was well thought out, allowing us to explore the beauty of Thailand while also engaging in meaningful activities that enriched our understanding of the local culture.

What truly set this program apart was the exceptional support and guidance offered by Jaemi. His expertise, coupled with genuine enthusiasm, made a significant difference in my experience. Jaemi was not only knowledgeable about the intricacies of the Thai culture and customs but also went above and beyond to ensure that each participant felt comfortable and had their individual needs met.

I signed up to teach in Thailand with The Fewer Things in May 2021. Right from my initial application Jaemi was really helpful and provided me with all the information I needed to feel confident in moving abroad. Due to covid there was additional paperwork and requirements but I was fully supported throughout the process of moving to Thailand. TFT group chat was really good for getting to know the other applicants and helping each other with the application process. In October 2021 I moved to Thailand, first teaching at a school outside Bangkok for a semester and then in Isaan for a second semester. I loved the teaching, the workload was very manageable and I was well supported by the other teachers and the local agency staff in my region. When not at school, I spent my weekends travelling with other TFT applicants to locations all over Thailand. I would definitely recommend TFT teach abroad programs both to people who have never taught abroad before and aswell as those who have. TFT clubhouse is an additional bonus to an already brilliant program and I look forward to teaching abroad with TFT again in the future.

I moved to South Korea in October 2021 and spent a year teaching in schools provided by the EPIK programme. However, I could not have done this without the exceptional help of TFT.

From the very first call I had with Jaemi, to the moment the plane left the airport I was continually supported. None of my questions (some of which seemed silly) were ignored and answered in a very timely manner. Even when I was abroad I still had TFT behind me, providing updates via email and watsapp continuously. I even get emailed now asking how I am. TFT really care about us all.

When living in South Korea I was in a lovely seaside town called Donghae, which if you love hiking half as much as I do, is an ideal place to live. Mountains galore! The people are very welcoming and polite and the town was just a great location to be in. The schools I worked with, one centrally based in the town and another in the countryside about a 40 min bus ride away, were incredible places to work with. I wasn't treated like a stranger and was asked my opinion on things continually. I was allowed my own creative freedom in the classroom and I know my students loved the amount of crazy games as well cultural lessons I came up with. If the 40 min bus ride has made you worry, fear not, South Korean public transport is top notch, always on time and very fast! Also, if you want to move to Korea to have a genuine experience like I did, moving to a town like Donghae, in Gangwon-Do, is perfect. You pick up Korean quite quickly, with the help of your students teaching you K-Pop lyrics and old women helping show you round supermarkets and asking you 110 questions. All in good humour obviously, but it helps with the home-sickness that does appear, and like I said, makes learning Korean a breeze. Equally, if you are afraid or nervous about speaking Korean, please don't be, everyone is always so happy and appreciative to hear you even say a simple "hello" or "thankyou".

Although I travelled during Covid-19 I wasn't restricted in where I could go in Korea, visting several beautiful places in the country, even having my mum spend two of my last weeks with me exploring. But I was unable to travel outside the country. If I was to go back (which is highly likely) I'd love to explore more of South-East Asia as restrictions are now lifted and holiday leave is very fruitful, with bank holidays also a common occurance.

Without the support of TFT I would not have made it there, probably having chickened out along the way, but as my continual cheerleaders they helped me experience something that not everyone is lucky enough to experience.

So if you are reading this and feeling any of the same fear I did, I fully suggest you just do it! You will not regret it and TFT will help you every step of the way.

I wanted to start a career in international teaching, but I was pretty nervous and did not know where to begin. I found The Fewer Things early 2023, and ended up flying to Thailand in October 2023.

I was placed in Isan, which is more laid back than the other major cities. My students are so sweet and make my day so exciting and are always giving me something to smile about. It’s nice to see a slower side of Thailand and to build a bond with the locals!

The Fewer Things is seriously a saving grace. I am so happy I signed up with them, they are always around to assist you with any problems within their scope, and if needed, they connect you to someone that can help. They help you with absolutely everything leading up to flying out, and then they’re also around to support you after you’ve arrived. Jaemi is always ready to have a phone call if you need to chat about anything, even if it’s just about traveling nerves! He is constantly checking on you to make sure you’re doing alright and asking if you need anything or would like to talk, which is very comforting being so far away from home!

The Clubhouse is also an insanely cool opportunity and I am currently discussing my next move with Jaemi and TFT because I wouldn’t want to travel and teach with anyone else! I definitely recommend TFT to anyone, no matter what your travel experience is. They are incredibly supportive and helpful and it’s really nice to have them while you are traveling the world. Thanks TFT!

I moved to South Korea in November 2022 and did a year. It was my first-time teaching, and although it came with its challenges, I thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of South Korea.

For my placement, I was placed in Yeosu. I loved Yeosu as it was both such a dynamic and tranquil place. Everything you needed was there. It gave the city vibe that Seoul offered but was still rural enough to enjoy quiet walks along the coast.

With TFT’s help, the whole process was much easier. You get a lot of support from everyone in the team, they made sure to try to accommodate where I wanted to go. Furthermore, whenever I am uncertain about something, they are always quick to respond and clarify it. Also, I appreciate the support from Jaemi, he is very supportive and always one message away.

For travelling, along with the allotted vacation days, Korea also has a lot of national holidays which make it easy to find time to travel within and outside of the country. I was only in Korea for a year but I managed to visit quite a lot of cities in Korea, to name a few such as Seoul, Tongyeong, and Gwangyang. Furthermore, being in Korea also allowed me to travel to other Asian countries like Thailand and Philippines.

Due to my wonderful and exciting time in South Korea, I’m planning to head back to Korea again in 2024 using the TFT clubhouse scheme programme offered by The Fewer Things.

I recently moved to Thailand last month to teach English for a semester. I have never taught before so it was a scary experience to begin with. With the help and support from The fewer things I am now thinking of staying and teaching for abit longer. I love it here. Everyone is so nice. The work is very straight forward and easy to pick up.

Working with The fewer things made me feel more relaxed, comfortable and organised during this process and have made the transition feel so easy. I know if I needed anything they would support me with my worries. I would like to especially give a shout out to Jaemi for being so helpful.

The help and advice given was so good and really made the experience smoother than anticipated. Would highly recommend tft to anyone looking to teach abroad as I had a great time in Thailand. I taught at Satrichaiyaphum and had a great time. The tft team are very professional and help with any queries you may have about the move, school structure and culture. One again I would highly recommend them if you are considering moving to asia to travel and teach English to escape the 9-5 work life xxxx

I moved to China in August of 2023 and I am currently teaching my first semester in Shanghai. This is my first time teaching, and I feel that the support and the quality of life that teaching brings in China have made it extremely accessible and rewarding.

While I anticipated Shanghai to be exciting, I was not prepared for how enjoyable the work-life balance would be. This is only enhanced by the support I receive from TFT in any issues I face.

I would recommend this experience to anyone. In respect to shanghai, the only downside appears to be that you are so busy doing things within the city you forget to travel outside it!

I dont think there's much to say aside from if like me you were looking to move abroad but not sure where to start, the fewer things is a perfect company. They assist with your teaching certificate, placements themselves as well as continued support when you arrive. I was nervous about leaving as I'm young and have never been away from home, but with the fewer things I've felt no nervousness since arriving and the security of having a team there to assist me at all times has made me so much more comfortable.

It all feels very personal and the company have lovely representatives, some of which I've had the privilege of meeting in real life. Would recommend ✅️