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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 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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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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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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