It’s easy to feel lost right after college.
Too many people ask what you’re going to do with the rest of your life.
And who’s ready to think about 401ks and health insurance in their 20s?
When they’re not ready to face “real life” yet, a lot of young people turn to teaching English abroad.
It’s a great way to have some real life experiences, make a little money, and figure out what you want to do with yourself.
And a lot of young people enter this next phase looking for something more.
Direction, meaning, love–here are 13 people who taught English with a purpose.
1. Some people might go because they got broken up with
And some might get broken up with because they decided to go.
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2. Some are just looking to be fulfilled
I can’t imagine criticizing. What a useful, selfless way to be fulfilled.
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3. Lots of people seem to be looking for love
I really hope they find it. At the very least, opening themselves up to new experiences invites love in.
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4. Just stay open to possibility
What a beautiful love story. They will have so many adventures together!
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5. Sometimes you might get lucky
You really never know what might happen.
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6. They already found love
And then they found a family! It honestly feels like a Hallmark movie.
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7. Some aren’t looking for love, just space
And what better way to find yourself than to run away on an adventure?
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8. Others aren’t looking for love, but they find it
Found families can be the best families.
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9. Then there are those who just want acceptance
And they have no idea what to expect. They might be the bravest of all.
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10. It’s a great way to escape
You’re young and untethered and have the world at your fingertips. Tbh, I’m a little jealous.
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11. Sometimes what you’re escaping is the all-seeing eye
It’s honestly no one’s business but yours. Good for you!
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12. For others, it’s all about the adventure
I just really love the enthusiasm here.
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13. Don’t forget that it can be mutually beneficial
You learn just as much as your students do, if you’re doing it right.
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These are all such great reasons to take a job teaching English abroad.
I hope they all found what they were looking for!
What about you? Would you consider teaching abroad, and where would you most want to go? Tell us in the comments.
