The fact that I’ve not only lived abroad, but also taught abroad and lived in a country that spoke a different language, is always a…
Teach Abroad - Italy
So you dream of a life teaching English in Europe. You imagine sitting at a sidewalk cafe in Paris after teaching a class, or walking…
Teaching in Italy Lit a Flame in Me To Tell Women’s Stories and Give Them a Voice
My time abroad also taught me to roll with the punches (those unexpected curveballs) and to not take things personally. Life abroad will thicken your…
Heading to Teach English in Italy this fall? This list will give you a dose of wanderlust for the Piedmont region and help you plan…
Ten ways to become an authentic Italian.
Regardless of my lack of expertise teaching English, I embarked on my mission to Italy with confidence. I had been teaching my two younger siblings…
Many first time travelers to the European Union (EU) have never heard of the Schengen Area (also known as the Schengen Zone), but it’s crucial…
In an effort to let go of my reverse culture shock, I have decided to start a series entitled: Italy vs. America. The first post is…
Before traveling to Italy, I found it very difficult to determine what I needed to pack. I scoured the internet and read countless blogs. To…
I am starting to feel the “culture shock”. This morning, I sat in the teacher’s lounge and felt as if I was in slow motion.…