Moving overseas is challenging.
Great challenges often have the greatest rewards, and living in a new culture falls clearly into that category of hard but so worth it. And if you’re honest, you already know you can do hard things.
There was a day (not long ago, really) when you faced the greatest struggle of your life. It was unlike anything you'd ever faced, let alone overcome. But you were determined. So, with herculean effort, your little toddler hands grabbed the seat of the kitchen chair and stood on your own two feet for the very first time. But that wasn’t the end of the impossible challenges ahead of you.
- You learned to relate to other people
- You started to make your own decisions
- You went to college, entered the workforce, or started a family
Each of these was a unique obstacle with a wealth of joy, connection, and purpose on the other side.
Starting a life where the language and culture are vastly different from what you’re used to is a thrilling, beautiful, rewarding, and challenging endeavor. But you've spent your whole life learning skills to equip you: how to connect with the people around you, how to function independently, and most importantly, how to learn. These skills will only grow as you head overseas. We’ve seen “ordinary” people discover their extraordinary ability to flourish again and again. Their resilience and courage are inspiring, as they overcome language and culture barriers to connect with their students and build communities in their host cities.
Moving overseas to invest in students' lives could be the next beautiful challenge on your journey, and the best part is that you won't go alone. You already have a community in your passport country that loves you and wants to see you thrive, and you’ll build a community in your city.
We want to be a part of that community on both sides of the ocean, supporting you with resources developed over more than four decades of experience sending teachers overseas.
These resources include:
- Help with visa processing and travel booking
- Placement on a team of other ELIC teachers dedicated to the same work
- Newsletter services to keep you connected to your support system in your passport country
- Thorough training in culture and teaching techniques before you leave
- Personal and professional growth tools
- High-quality health insurance and emergency services
Your community is where the confidence comes in. It’s a far cry from the foolish confidence of someone who thinks they're completely invincible. It’s a strength that comes from knowing that, although you are imperfect, you are capable, and you won’t face the challenge alone.
If you are interested in teaching overseas, we can't wait to hear from you!
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