Six Questions to Ask Before Signing a TEFL Contract

Six Questions to Ask Before Signing a TEFL Contract

Before you sign your name on the dotted line, ask a few better-safe-than-sorry questions.
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Dampening Culture Shock on the Flight

How to make the most of your plane journey.
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All About the Australian Working Holiday Visa

All About the Australian Working Holiday Visa

Roop outlines all you need to know about the Australian Working Holiday Visa.
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An Eye-Opening Experience in Poland

Amber starts her second consecutive internship overseas.
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5 Lessons for Surviving Hong Kong

5 Lessons for Surviving Hong Kong

Working abroad in Hong Kong has taught Monica how to navigate the city's social norms.
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Coping With Homesickness

Coping With Homesickness

One day it just hits you; you are completely alone.
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Catching the Travel Bug

Catching the Travel Bug

It's the best kind of illness and Rob's got it bad.
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Taxi Drivers of Colombia

Getting in a cab in Colombia? You're in for a ride.
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Crossed Cultures: 5 Tips for Avoiding Cultural Faux Pas

Crossed Cultures: 5 Tips for Avoiding Cultural Faux Pas

Keep your hands on the straight-and-narrow and your feet out of your mouth.  
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The Japanese Love to Dance

How to navigate a Japanese workplace.
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The Benefits of Working Internationally

The Benefits of Working Internationally

A day-in-the-life of an intern abroad.
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The 11 Best Things About TEFL

The 11 Best Things About TEFL

Teaching English certainly isn’t the easiest job in the world.
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10 Ways to Overcome Reverse Culture Shock

10 Ways to Overcome Reverse Culture Shock

Ways to ease the re-entry process.
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Breaking Rules in Cappadocia

Breaking Rules in Cappadocia

Amber experiences the kindness of strangers in her host country.
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Apartment Hunting in Bogota

Apartment Hunting in Bogota

How to find the perfect flat in Colombia.
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Make it Count: 5 Questions to Ask When Planning a Gap Year

Make it Count: 5 Questions to Ask When Planning a Gap Year

Be strategic about your international experience and wow them at your next job interview.
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5 Reasons Why Experiencing Culture Shock is Good for You

5 Reasons Why Experiencing Culture Shock is Good for You

How to make the best of an overwhelming experience.
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How to Find a TEFL Job in Japan

How to Find a TEFL Job in Japan

An experienced TEFL teacher in Japan explains how he landed his dream job.
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How to Find Friends Abroad

How to Find Friends Abroad

Four ways for newly minted expats to establish a social life overseas.
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