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Living Generously Overseas — Teacher Story

ELIC teachers have been met with astounding generosity from host countries all over Asia, the Middle East, and North... Read More

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Drawn to the Challenge — Iraq Teacher Interview

Mark moved to Kurdistan (an autonomous region of Iraq) three years ago, following a pull towards the challenge of... Read More

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3 Reasons for Rest — Why Leaving is the Secret to Staying Overseas

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How to Disagree in Community with Competing Worldviews

Cultural differences are a given for overseas English teachers. They can even be an attractive part of cross-cultural... Read More

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Teacher vs. Tourist—5 Things that Separate a Teacher's Vocation from Vacation

If you know an ELIC teacher and follow them on social media, you’ll probably see them hiking in gorgeous mountains,... Read More

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Culture Clash in the Classroom—Teacher Story

I don’t know if my face betrayed my confusion as I looked around the room. No one else seemed lost, but I could not... Read More

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A Formative Experience — Interview with a GAP Teacher

The path to living and working overseas is rarely a straight line. And the road can twist and turn even more once... Read More

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6 Superpowers of the Overseas English Teacher

ELIC teachers living overseas encounter all kinds of challenges and situations that most of us never experience in... Read More

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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... Read More

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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... Read More

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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... Read More

A Western Woman in the Middle East—Teacher Interview

Mary has been living as a single woman in the Middle East for nearly seven years in three different countries. This... Read More

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