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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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3 Tools to Build Community with Your Team

ELIC teachers focus their lives around building connections in their host countries—bringing together local students... 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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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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5 Steps to Get Your Master's and Launch Your Overseas Teaching Career

Education matters for a teacher in any situation, but it's an especially interesting story for native speakers teaching... Read More

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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 Teaching In Vietnam Shaped this Family's Life

What has happened in your life in the last 20 years? Maybe you’ve raised your kids, or maybe you've been the kid... Read More

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