Life After Teaching English Abroad Posts
How I Went From Teaching English in Vietnam to Trading Stocks
ITA alumnus, Kenny Nguyen, talks about his time teaching English in Vietnam and the curveballs life threw at him after returning home to the USA that led him to start day-trading.
My Transition from Teaching English in the Middle East to Journalism
Teaching English abroad can open doors to many career paths. Adam Lucente talks about his transition from English teacher to journalist in the Middle East.
Tips & Resources for ITA Grads Returning Home from Teaching English Abroad
Feeling frustrated, bored, and out of place after returning home after teaching English abroad? Read these key tips on dealing with reverse culture shock.
The Start of a New Chapter after Thailand
ITA alumn Courtney Clark talks about how she found work as a copy editor for a marketing company after teaching English in Thailand.
What's Next? Fighting the Travel Bug After Teaching English Abroad
ITA alumna Kristen Iverson talks about how her travel bug persisted after returning home to Chicago after teaching English in Thailand.
5 Things You Realize During Your Last Week of Teaching English Abroad
International TEFL Academy graduate Megan Lethbridge Tsifopanopoulos talks about her experience teaching English in Hungary & the challenges of moving on.
Thailand to Italy… What’s next…?
International TEFL Academy alumn Charity Brooks talks about her journey from TEFL Certification to teaching English in Thailand and now to Italy.
How Teaching English Abroad Helped Me Figure Out My Career
Aimee Lam highlights the challenges of returning home after teaching English in Thailand & how her teaching experience has helped mold her career.
Follow the Thread - Life After Teaching English in South Korea
Michelle Moon talks about her journey from teaching in South Korea to moving to Melbourne, Australia, and adjusting to yet another new culture.
Soul Purpose: Realizing My True Calling after Teaching English in Costa Rica
International TEFL Academy graduate Chrystal Smith talks about her newfound calling after teaching English in Costa Rica: being a mother.
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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