Laura Nalin's TEFL Articles
Laura Nalin
Laura is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native who recently moved back to Chicago after teaching English abroad for nearly six years in both South Korea and Vietnam. During her time abroad, Laura served as an ITA Ambassador providing a wealth of knowledge and content to our alumni and prospective students. A natural helper and leader, she’s currently in the process of earning her Masters in Counseling Psychology.
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A Survival Guide to Moving Abroad to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
ITA Alumni, Laura Nalin, shares with us her survival guide tips on moving abroad to teach English in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Vietnam to Teach English
ITA Alumni Ambassador, Laura Nalin, shares with us the 5 things she wish she knew before moving to Vietnam to teach English.
But I Don't Speak Vietnamese! Teaching English in Vietnam
ITA Alumni Ambassador, Laura Nalin, shares with us how you can still get by living and teaching English in Vietnam without speaking Vietnamese.
Tips to Overcome Culture Shock While Teaching English in Vietnam
ITA Alumni Ambassador, Laura Nalin, shares with us her best tips on overcoming culture shock when moving to Vietnam to teach English.
Mobile Apps You Need to Download for Living in Vietnam
ITA alumna, Laura Nalin, shares with us the mobile apps you need on your phone to make life teaching English in Vietnam a little easier!
Top 5 Ways to Prepare to Live in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
ITA Alumni, Laura Nalin, shares with us her top 5 ways you can prepare to live and teach English in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Classrooms Around the World - Teaching English in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
ITA Alumni, Laura Nalin, lets us take a look inside her three classrooms to show us what teaching English in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is like.
Top 5 Things That Surprised Me About Living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Find out the top 5 things that surprised ITA Alumni Ambassador, Laura Nalin, about living as an English teacher in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Saigon Nightlife: A Personal Tour of Top Drinking Spots in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
ITA Alumni Ambassador, Laura Nalin, gives us a personal tour of her top drinking spots in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam!
Finding Housing for Teaching English in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
ITA alumna Laura Nalin gives us a glimpse into her apartment in Vietnam including rent prices and the best time to start looking for apartments!
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"Love ITA! Not only a wonderful program to help me get my TEFL certification but a great resource and alumni community."
- Delia Nugent
Teaches English in South Korea