| The experience of teaching English overseas is unlike | | | | there is much more to do than they could ever |
| any other because it offers you a chance to immerse | | | | exhaust, and in fact there are ESL teaching |
| yourself in a new and different culture in a way that is | | | | opportunities in some of the most active and lively |
| simply not possible during a typical vacation. The | | | | cities in the world. |
| months that you spend in-country can be used to | | | | Other people crave the excitement of discovering their |
| thoroughly explore the city or town in which you are | | | | country through hikes and road trips. In fact, in some |
| living. You will find that you actually have the time to | | | | smaller countries it is possible to easily explore other |
| get to know both locals and fellow ESL teachers | | | | nearby countries. Many ESL teachers consider the |
| beyond merely a superficial level. Many teachers have | | | | country they teach in to be a "jumping off" point for |
| found that life-long relationships were often formed | | | | exploration of the many surrounding cultures and |
| during their time overseas. | | | | countries. This is an especially popular attitude among |
| A favorite experience of many ESL teachers is having | | | | ESL teachers in Europe, South America, and |
| the time to fall into a daily routine in their country. For | | | | Southeast Asia where there is a high concentration of |
| example, an ESL teacher in a European country may | | | | geographically small countries. For example, an ESL |
| quickly find a favorite cafe that makes a great | | | | teacher in Thailand could easily visit Laos, Cambodia, |
| morning cappuccino or a local bakery that specializes | | | | Vietnam, and Indonesia during the breaks in their |
| in breakfast pastries. Others may fall in love with a | | | | teaching. |
| local market or bazaar or even a library, church, or | | | | This is just a small sample of the countless ways in |
| museum. Such routines allow you to experience the | | | | which ESL teaching can enrich your life. There are as |
| country in a way that a vacationer will never know. | | | | many unique and exciting experiences as there are |
| However, while falling into a routine can be rewarding, it | | | | ESL teachers, and for those with a love of adventure |
| is not for everyone. For people who love exploring and | | | | and an interest in other cultures, there is really nothing |
| who crave adventure, ESL teaching offers numerous | | | | that can compare to teaching English overseas. |
| opportunities. Teachers in large cities often find that | | | | |