Teach Abroad Blog
Teaching abroad
Transferring Money From China to a Foreign Country
Learn how to transfer money from China to your a financial institution in another country.
Teaching in a Hagwon – Things to Know
Depending on your experience with teaching English in South Korea, you may or may not know what a hagwon is. Teaching in a hagwon is quite popular in South Korea, so it is important that you understand what a hagwon is.
A hagwon is a private learning institute for children in South Korea.
Interviewing for Your Teaching Position
Interviews can be daunting, but they don’t have to be! Doing your homework by researching the school, reading through the job description, and preparing answers as well as your own questions can make the process much less scary.
Living Abroad
Reverse Culture Shock – Expectations and Coping
Whether you’ve already started considering the effects that reverse culture shock might have on you once you return home from your overseas stint, learning about what it is and how to deal with reverse culture shock will be incredibly helpful as you transition back to life at home.
Coping with Culture Shock while Abroad
While you’re preparing to move abroad for the first time, you’ll be thinking about a lot of different things like logistics, what to pack, where you’ll be living, etc. Another important thing to consider is how you’ll cope with the culture shock that comes with an overseas move.
Useful Phone Numbers in China
Moving to a new foreign country can be a great experience, but from time to time you may run into some problems where you will need assistance. Whether it’s a call to the police, medical professionals, or just for translation, you should familiarize yourself with the following phone numbers in China!
