Good experience

Overall it was a nice experience to learn how to teach English as a second language in another country. The teachers were knowledgeable and the classes were definitely kept interesting each day.

The trainers were often overwhelmed with work and not enough support when needed. They were understanding and gave their advice and expertise on what to expect out there. We needed more support though.

The program in BA definitely needs updated, hands-on materials. They need to update their computers and they need a scanner, a xerox machine and more printers. They had a poor library and needed new resources.

Job placement assistance is always advertised on the website but the program lacks the assistance. You are definitely on your own finding work and knowing how to negotiate.

I always felt safe in the city however, living expenses were practically the same as NYC. The rent was always higher for USA citizens. Unfortunately the period that I went I was not getting income in but spent on living expenses and couldn't on social events. I went broke and went back home.