Why Teach Abroad?
It's like studying abroad only you get paid. Everyday something new and interesting seemed to happen where I would stop and say 'this is my life!'. You might get used to the differences but it will never stop being unique.
- Katie Graham
Why teach abroad? The simple answer is, why not?! Today, like never before, there are thousands of opportunities to teach abroad and it has never been easier to find a teaching job wherever it is you want to go. Teaching abroad offers a tremendous opportunity to experience a new culture, earn a comfortable living and gain valuable international working experience.
If you are just entering the job market or looking to change careers, you will be hard pressed to find an opportunity as unique as teaching abroad. How else can you travel and make a difference in the lives of others while still earning a great salary?
Teaching in Asia and Europe have traditionally been very popular destinations, but many new opportunities are emerging in the Middle East, Africa and South America. This is your chance to become a global citizen and interact with new and interesting people everyday. The challenges of teaching abroad will help develop your communication skills and turn you into an independent and highly adaptable individual in the workforce.
So instead of asking your self, 'Why should I teach abroad?' start asking yourself, 'How can I teach abroad?' Luckily, GO! Overseas is here to offer some great advice to help you make one of the best decisions you've ever made!
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This first step is an important one. Today there are countless teaching jobs advertised from Tokyo to Buenos Aires. How do you decide where to go and which position is best for you?
Will a TEFL certification help you get a better job? Maybe, maybe not. This is a commonly asked question that deserves special attention because there is really no right answer.
You found a teaching position abroad? Great! But the hard work is not over yet and it's now time to learn more about how you can prepare yourself for the year or more you spend teaching abroad.
No matter how well you think you have prepared yourself, there is nothing quite like arriving in a new country with a new job. These first few months can be a stressful period so it is best to learn more about what you are getting yourself into.
So you have taught abroad, met some great new friends, ate more than enough 'interesting' food, finished your contract and now feel it is time to come home. Find out why adjusting to this once familiar life can actually be the most difficult process of the whole teaching abroad experience.
Here you will find a list of common terms and questions related to teaching abroad. Feel free to submit your own question and have it and our answer added to the list!
Everyone I knew who was teaching in Korea paid off loans, saved thousands of dollars and got to travel for extensive periods of time after their contracts ended.
- Katie Graham