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Finding Place and Purpose in Thailand — GAP Teacher Interview

Dan was in college, and he was feeling lost. Majoring in Psychology (a field he had little passion for) and unsure of... Read More

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Responsible Engagement: Avoiding Western Saviorism (Pt 3)

For the past two articles, we’ve been talking about the concepts of the Western savior complex (the idea that affluent... 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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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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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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The Slow Secret To Efficiency in Community

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Bridging the Gap Back to Your Passport Country

Imagine the feeling of moving out for the first time. You’ve lived in this family's culture your whole life, and now... Read More

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How Extroverts Use Their Gifts Overseas

Our teams need all kinds of people who function in different ways to be effective. We’re taking a couple of blog posts... Read More

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Why Introverts are Indispensable as Teachers Overseas

Overseas teaching teams need all kinds of different people functioning in different ways to be effective. We’re taking... Read More

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5 Lessons from 40+ Years Overseas

We are grateful for the gift of over four decades of teaching overseas! Remembering what we’ve learned in our past is... Read More

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Why YOU Should Lead an Impact Team

Impact teams are a truly special way to experience a new culture and make a difference overseas with your community... Read More

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