I’ve been patiently awaiting my housing placement in Osaka and last night I finally got some news! Good or bad? You can decide. To back up a little bit, ECC allows you to send them your housing placement preferences. For me, I requested to be in Osaka and in a private apartment. Well, I am … More Just In…My Housing Placement in Osaka! (And my reaction to the unexpected)
Well, I made it to Fort Lauderdale yesterday. What a whirlwind of emotions. Saying goodbye to Orlando, my home for the last 7.5 years has been no easy feat! Here are some of the things I will miss and not miss from the city I had come to call home. What I Will Miss: My … More Sayonara Orlando! What I Will Miss & What I’m Happy to Leave Behind.
Not all countries require a TEFL certification, but as teaching English abroad is gaining popularity, more countries are beginning to make them mandatory! There are generally two options: In-person or Online. When deciding which route to take, keep in mind that this is supposed to be a course designed to prepare you for teaching English as a foreign … More How to Obtain a TEFL Certification?
Congratulations! You’ve decided to teach English as a foreign language! Now, what? How do you narrow down which companies to apply for? There are so many companies out there that this can seem overwhelming! Something that I found useful for myself was making a list of things that were important to me. Below is this list in … More How to Decide What Company to Teach English For
I’m 26 years old and I’ve traveled to 12 countries. Considering I did not get my passport until 2009, I’d say, giiiirl ya done good! Each vacation abroad has been a unique, inspiring experience. But… that’s just it, they’re vacations. They’re over before I know it. My longest stay in one country was when I … More Why I Decided to Live Abroad.
When You Wander 