Last month I wrote about figuring out my true passion in life. I was still baffled about how to pursue my passion without a trust fund or being completely broke. I was inspired by Stephanie over at Big Mario Life to think a little deeper about my passion. The idea didn't hit me until this weekend.
Many website recommend taking a "skill" you have and running with that. Common skills that are easy to travel with are hair cutting and web design. With two degrees in social work, I don't have many useful skills to travel with. But wait! What do I enjoy? Traveling, yes. I also enjoy working with children. While leaving my D and my animal family for a year+ to teach abroad is not realistic, there is another benefit to being a teacher. I have my summers off. Would there be anything wrong with finding a 4-8 week summer school program? There are lots of international teaching programs that pay. I would also continue to be paid my teaching salary in those off summer months. Bingo! Travel+teaching+getting paid. I think I've discovered a plan.
I'm doing a bit of research, and I don't anticipate that I would be able to make this a reality within the 2012 year. Since I'm boring you with lots of words and no pictures, I'll bring this to a close. Give me your advice though! Help me make this happen!
Do you know anyone who has taught (not volunteered, although that may be an option I could/would pursue in the future) abroad?
Have you heard of any successful programs for short-term teaching abroad?
6 comments:
i know the language school I attended in San Sebastain employs people for the summer months, but it would be teaching adults english not children.... Lacunza, international house. The staff was fantastic!
Go for it!! I don't know much about it, but a guy i dated in college taught English in Korea for a while & he really enjoyed it!
I don't know anyone, but this sounds so awesome.. I echo others when saying GO FOR IT!!!
i think your plan sounds amazing! I only wish I could figure out what I want to do. It's really hard when I don't want to leave the boyfriend. And all opportunities are elsewhere. rawr.
Um. If you find something I will totally 100% not joking do it with you. I love love love travel and would LOVE to go with someone I (kinda) know. Please keep me in mind.
How's the training going?!!? Getting ready!?!
I don't know anyone who has taught abroad, but Nicole at La Mia Vita is planning to jump to Europe for 6 months this January and JUST posted on it today. Check it out and maybe email? GOOD FOR YOU!!
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