
ELIC Blog
Stories, tips, and inspiration from across the world


Your Perfect First Job After College
You’re freshly graduated, Pomp and Circumstance still ringing in your ears, and as the echoes of the inspiring speeches...
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What if My Spouse Doesn't Teach?
You love to teach. You love your spouse. You’d both love to live overseas. There’s just one problem—your spouse is not...
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5 Tips to Overcome Culture Shock Like a Pro
We talk a lot about building cross-cultural community. It’s something we love, and we see so much benefit for everyone...
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Support To Help Teachers Thrive
People are central to the ELIC story. We exist because we care about the people we serve and the teachers we send. We...
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Never Used Your Passport? Here's Why You Should Teach Overseas
For some, traveling—especially moving overseas—is an intimidating thought. It sounds difficult and frightening to be in...
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Talking Transition—Interview with an ELIC Teacher
Transition is a familiar friend to most ELIC teachers. It comes with its challenges, of course, but the range of...
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A Balancing Act—Staying in Challenging Places
ELIC intentionally goes to difficult places. This doesn't necessarily mean dangerous places; we are privileged to work...
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Tools for Your Family to Thrive Overseas
ELIC is driven by the idea of the family—found and forged—on our teams and in local communities overseas. These groups...
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4 Ways You Can Join ELIC to Impact Lives in 2025
A new year is always full of opportunity, and we are excited about where ELIC is headed in 2025. The best adventures...
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