Teacher Diaries
From snapshots of life as an English teacher abroad to insight into the mind of someone who’s made the leap, this is where we’ll explore all the handy tips and first-hand advice on living as an expat teacher.
Teaching English abroad sure is a life-changing experience, in this section we’ll find out what’s difficult, what brought a smile to the faces of these teachers and what simply blew their minds!
On Quarantine, Gimbap, and Catching the Bus: Mallory’s Start in South Korea
A few days ago I had a moment to catch a glimpse of what life is like as an EPIK teacher in South Korea. The oh-so-kind Mallory Cordeiro shared some of her experiences and wisdom with me, which I can now share with you – all the future English teachers yearning...
Teaching in Costa Rica: A Foodie’s #1 Dream
I didn’t know that Costa Rica was a foodie’s dream until I drooled my way through an interview with one of our incredible applicants who is currently based in Santiago, Costa Rica. Emilee Adornetto took some time to share her views and authentic...
My Adjustment into Japanese Culture: A Teacher’s Experience
Because I anticipated a big adjustment into Japanese culture when Teaching English in Japan, I spent time reading articles and watching videos on best practices for foreigners arriving in Japan: Do’s and Don’ts, What to Expect, Must See While in Tokyo, Osaka, and...
How My Culture Shock in Thailand Was More a Shock of Belonging
I decided to Teach English in Thailand for a number of reasons, but the underlying motivation was: I felt like I didn’t fit in where I was before. This is a feeling I’ve carried with me throughout my life, the majority of which I’ve spent in New Hampshire, the tiny...
The Truth About Being a Plus-Sized Woman in South Korea – Beth’s Story
Want the truth about being a plus-sized woman in South Korea? While there’s certainly always room for improvement, the Western world has made leaps and bounds with respect to body positivity and inclusion. Efforts are made to teach individuals to embrace...
How Teaching English in South Korea Changed My Life
After returning from my time teaching English in South Korea, I took some time to reflect on the ways this experience had changed me as a person. They say that diamonds are formed under pressure. I wouldn’t exactly say I am a shiny new diamond after working abroad but...
What We Have Learned While Teaching Abroad as a Couple
Eddie and I embarked on our adventure to Teach English in Vietnam as a newly married couple. We have encountered a number of different ups and downs and hurdles along the way whilst teaching abroad as a couple. Some of which we expected. Many of which caught us by...
The Last Job I Ever Imagined Falling In Love With
Allow me to tell you a story of how I ended up falling in love with the last job I ever thought I would want. If you were to ask me ten years ago what I’d like to be when I grew up, 14 year-old Taylor would not have had an answer for you. My response would have been...
7 Reasons Why Working Abroad Boosts Your Employability
Working abroad offers the opportunity to expand your horizons, develop yourself personally, and immerse yourself in a foreign culture. Whether you opt to teach English in Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam or Myanmar, you are signing up for so much more than a...
The Lessons I’ve Learned Teaching Abroad in Thailand
Today I woke up and looked back on the lessons I’ve learned teaching English in Thailand so far. Exactly one year ago today I was sitting on Korean Airlines flight 7850 headed from Atlanta to Seoul. August 17, 2018. I was 23 years old, had a broken foot, and was...