Living in a Small Italian City
I have to admit that before coming to Italy I was a little apprehensive about living in a small Italian town. I feared that no one would be able speak English, which could present some added...
View ArticleThe First 10 Days of a Dream: Au Pair in France
When I made the announcement that I would be moving to France to be an au pair I was met by a lot of side eyes and questions. I am 25, I graduated from college and I had become a career employee in...
View ArticleMy Spanish Adventure Continues…
Spain is such a wonderful country, filled with culture, food and history! Over the last two months I’ve been able to experience it all through the InterExchange Working Abroad – Conversation Coach in...
View ArticleChanging Time Zones
I’ve been in Spain for three days now and even though I’ve mostly slept, I think it’s safe to say I love it! The travel was tough. Despite all the planning, weeks of packing, farewell parties and...
View ArticleEmotional Ups and Downs: 4 Tips For First-Time Travelers Abroad
Only a short time ago I was sitting in a bustling airport excitedly awaiting my departure to France for a Conversation Coach program through InterExchange Working Abroad. Everything I was taking in at...
View ArticleUncontrollable Thoughts: What Will Teaching English in Spain Be Like?
As I hop on the metro to visit the lovely city of Los Angeles, my thoughts begin to wonder what the city of Madrid will be like. Maybe the streets are like Los Angeles where I can smell fresh street...
View ArticleThe Art of the Side Trip: Making the Most of Travel Opportunities in France
Since arriving in France a couple months ago for a teaching English program through InterExchange, I’ve had the opportunity to take several side trips throughout the country. This has been an added...
View ArticleDon’t Dream About Going Abroad, Just Do It
Ever since I was quite young, I had always enjoyed traveling. Growing up in rural Maine, much of the world seemed to live a far different life than the one I had come to know. Encountering new sights,...
View ArticleTeaching English Abroad: The Power of Communication
As my teaching English in France program through InterExchange Working Abroad comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on some of the lessons I’ve learned through this experience. The major theme of the...
View ArticleThe Start of Teaching English in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain!
Hello World! A few weeks ago, I embarked on a wonderful journey to teach English in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, and one thing is for certain: it has been quite the ride! From departing Dulles...
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