Blog 7-9: 3 Things I Wasn't Prepared for Teaching Abroad

Blog 7-9: 3 Things I Wasn't Prepared for Teaching Abroad

Just when you think you’ve planned enough, there’s always something that unexpectedly comes up. Here are three things that caught me by surprise with my move to Spain that can help you prepare for yours. If you're in a similar situation, have questions, or would like to connect, you can find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@travelwithmiv⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/travelwithmiv/]. This episode is an audible version of a three-part blog . Read along at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ciee.org/author/marissav⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ciee.org/author/marissav]. Ready to start your journey abroad with ⁠⁠⁠CIEE⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ciee.org/]? ⁠⁠⁠Take $200 off your program fee using my referral link⁠⁠⁠ [https://my.ciee.org/?rc=marissav]. Discount applies to all of CIEE's programs for Teaching English Abroad, in-person college and high school study abroad programs, and 150-hour TEFL Certification course.

Blog 6: How to Know You’ll Be a Successful Teacher Without Prior Experience

I wasn’t a teacher before teaching in Madrid. In fact, a lot of us weren’t. If you haven’t taught before, here’s exactly why you should do it abroad. If you're in a similar situation, have questions, or would like to connect, you can find me on Instagram ⁠⁠@travelwithmiv⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/travelwithmiv/]. This episode is an audible version of my blog. Read along at ⁠⁠https://www.ciee.org/author/marissav⁠⁠ [https://www.ciee.org/author/marissav]. Ready to start your journey abroad with ⁠⁠CIEE⁠⁠ [https://www.ciee.org/]? ⁠⁠Take $200 off your program fee using my referral link⁠⁠ [https://my.ciee.org/?rc=marissav]. Discount applies to all of CIEE's programs for Teaching English Abroad, in-person college and high school study abroad programs, and 150-hour TEFL Certification course.

Blog 5: Spend Your Euro Wisely: A Guide to Managing Your Money In Madrid

What’s the cost of living in Madrid? How much should I save before moving? Learn from my financial experiences so you can feel prepared for your move abroad. If you're in a similar situation, have questions, or would like to connect, you can find me on Instagram ⁠@travelwithmiv⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/travelwithmiv/]. This episode is an audible version of my blog. Read along at ⁠https://www.ciee.org/author/marissav⁠ [https://www.ciee.org/author/marissav]. Ready to start your journey abroad with ⁠CIEE⁠ [https://www.ciee.org/]? ⁠Take $200 off your program fee using my referral link⁠ [https://my.ciee.org/?rc=marissav]. Discount applies to all of CIEE's programs for Teaching English Abroad, in-person college and high school study abroad programs, and 150-hour TEFL Certification course.

Blog 4: How I Maintained the Relationships I Left at Home

It’s not “goodbye”, it’s “see you later”. This is how I knew it would be okay parting from my family, friends, and partner when I moved half a world away. If you're in a similar situation, have questions, or would like to connect, you can find me on Instagram ⁠@travelwithmiv⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/travelwithmiv/]. This episode is an audible version of my blog. Read along at ⁠https://www.ciee.org/author/marissav⁠ [https://www.ciee.org/author/marissav]. Ready to start your journey abroad with ⁠CIEE⁠ [https://www.ciee.org/]? ⁠Take $200 off your program fee using my referral link⁠ [https://my.ciee.org/?rc=marissav]. Discount applies to all of CIEE's programs for Teaching English Abroad, in-person college and high school study abroad programs, and 150-hour TEFL Certification course.

Blog 3: If You're From America, Why Are You Asian?

EXPLICIT CONTENT: Language Whether or not you’re also Asian, this will apply to you. Let’s dive into my experience fitting in as a Filipina American living in Spain. If you're in a similar situation, have questions, or would like to connect, you can find me on Instagram ⁠⁠@travelwithmiv⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/travelwithmiv/]. This episode is an audible version of my blog. Read along at ⁠⁠https://www.ciee.org/author/marissav⁠⁠ [https://www.ciee.org/author/marissav]. Ready to start your journey abroad with ⁠⁠CIEE⁠⁠ [https://www.ciee.org/]? ⁠⁠Take $200 off your program fee using my referral link⁠⁠ [https://my.ciee.org/?rc=marissav]. Discount applies to all of CIEE's programs for Teaching English Abroad, in-person college and high school study abroad programs, and 150-hour TEFL Certification course. Additional Resources * Learn more about AAPI Month in America [https://asianpacificheritage.gov/] which is celebrated each May. I also encourage you to look up AAPI events and organizations local to you. * Read So You Want to Talk About Race [https://www.ijeomaoluo.com/books] by Seattle based author, Ijeoma Oluo. It’s a fairly easy (and humorous) read on DEI. Pssst… consider buying from your locally-owned bookstore! * Listen to this podcast episode of Korean Pizza Club, “Foreigner Life in Korea: ‘Are you Happy?’ [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1E0ImIeJ69wK8QP9pyF5Lu?si=0f99f8b6ebd44154]”. This covers experiences of three Americans living in Korea. Some of the themes like navigating the move abroad and finding community in a foreign place aligned to my experience in Spain.