Comments on: Work Abroad This Summer

By: Kristy @ Master Your Card

Kristy @ Master Your Card — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:39:40 +0000

This is something I want to do at least once in my life. I plan to study abroad next summer. It’s a month trip to England where I’ll be doing some school work and then some visiting. But, I would love to teach English in a foreign country – preferably Japan, I’d love to take the opportunity to learn the language in return. There are some good programs that will allow you to do that, but I would have to simplify my life in order to do it. The time will come where I am able to do so, but for now it’s on the ‘bucket list.’

Excellent post!

By: Writer's Coin

Writer's Coin — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:09:45 +0000

The best time in my life was when I spent three months in Paris learning the language and seeing the sights. I trained my way to Rome and Barcelona while I was over there. The whole experience was just incredible. Do it while you can because once you get a job it gets a LOT tougher.

By: MariaAbroad

MariaAbroad — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:02:16 +0000

I really like your post and I agree that working abroad for a summer is a great alternative. It is also something for your resume and can help you improve a foreign language. There are many Work and Travel programs out there, you just have to choose what you want to do. Picking fruit in Australia, cleaning rooms and toiletts for free accommodation, or trying to find a paid internship, there are options for everybody!

By: Curious Cat Investing Blog

Curious Cat Investing Blog — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:48:40 +0000

I want to work abroad this summer but am not a student Actually I am too chicken (to leave my current job), but I really like the idea.

By: studenomist

studenomist — Wed, 13 May 2009 21:37:58 +0000

I spoke with a friend today who worked as a teacher in Korea for a year. As soon as he finished his degree program he went to Korea and lived there for a year. He said he wanted the experience and to get away for a bit. He told me he earned $2100 a month which is not bad considering they cover all of your other expenses.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:19:10 +0000

@Patrick Work exchange programs would be cool, don’t know any and of course sure there are plenty of scams. Or you could do what my friend did and work for an English based boiler room type company stationed in Barcelona after studying abroad. Although that’s a story for another time.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:01:25 +0000

Craig: There are websites where you can apply for work exchange programs or work visas. I haven’t gone through the process, but I have visited a site or two in the past. I would definitely watch out for scams and outrageous fees though – am sure there are some less than honest sites out there. Also, there are some English teaching opportunities out there that are only a couple weeks to a couple months long. Some of them don’t pay, but offer free room and board. It all depends on where you go.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:28:03 +0000

I studied abroad in Barcelona and recommend it or backpacking for everyone both with someone and by themselves. How would you go about getting a job? I know people could become a waiter, work at a hostel, but anything more traditional I have no clue how that would happen. Teaching English abroad usually is longer than the summer permits. When backpacking I recommend hostels and basically hostels.com was my favorite site.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:44:38 +0000

Stephanie: I have a couple friends who have taught English overseas as well. They all had wonderful experiences to share and not one of them would have traded their experience.

By: Stephanie PTY

Stephanie PTY — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:38:04 +0000

Definitely a good idea! I have a friend who taught English in Cambodia for a few semesters, not too long ago. You might think that you don’t have any skills that are useful in another country, but even just speaking English (or any other language) and being willing to teach are skills! Try to find someone at your college who has done it before, and ask them a lot of questions.