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Responsible Engagement: Avoiding Western Saviorism (Pt 2)

In this series on the Western savior complex (the idea that affluent Western countries automatically have the superior... Read More

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Responsible Engagement: Avoiding Western Saviorism (Pt 1)

Imagine pouring your heart into helping someone else. You feel fulfilled and, in a healthy way, proud of yourself.... Read More

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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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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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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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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... Read More

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The Slow Secret To Efficiency in Community

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