Education News and Travel Roundup: May 10, 2013

Happy Friday! Here is some news you may have missed this week:   Check out this inspiring story about Joshua Williams, a soon-to-be university graduate who has started his own scholarship fund – and who was homeless for his first three years of university. (via Huffington Post) A survey shows that most US second- and […]

Packing Your Life Into One 50-Pound Suitcase

By Dorothee Rembold At the airport, you see a girl with a 50 pound backpack on her back, 25 pound carry-on backpack in the front, and ski boots over her shoulder in the middle of summer, kicking a duffel bag across the tiles. What would you think? If you are moving all your belongings abroad, […]

May 2013 Interviews for Abu Dhabi Vocational Schools

Teach in Abu Dhabi vocational schools! Vocational institutes in Abu Dhabi are now hiring instructors through Teach Away. Abu Dhabi Vocational School Teaching Jobs Subject areas include, but are not limited to, the following: English Mathematics Physics Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering ICT Visual arts/multimedia Physical education Health education Aviation Requirements and Benefits Requirements vary by […]

Education News and Travel Roundup: May 3, 2013

Happy Friday! Here’s some news you may have missed: #28 on Canada’s economic “danger zones”: education. There are an average of six job seekers for every available teaching job in Canada. The solution? Teach abroad! (via Huffington Post Canada) How far would you go for your students? Could you make the sacrifice that this teacher did? […]

5 Tips for Creating a Resume to Teach Abroad

By Ciara Hamagishi So you want to teach abroad?  You have researched your dream countries, read blogs, and you feel ready to jump on a plane and begin your adventure.  That’s great news, and it will likely be one of the most memorable experiences of your teaching career.  But how do you get from your […]