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nativeamerican · Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 8

Hi folks,

I am a 20 year old American undergraduate student hoping to teach English abroad over my summer break between May and August. I have been reading the forums on eslcafe for a while and have found that there are stark differences in seasonal job availability between countries. For instance, I read summer is the peak season in Vietnam while it a black hole in Romania.

It is very difficult to understand where the best opportunities are. I hope that some of you who researched or experienced this can give me a hand.

I don't know whether this hurt my cause; I am a BS engineering major. I don't have any esl teaching experience, however I have been employed as a tutor for, among other things, English writing.

I should say I prefer a big, interesting city in a safe country with loose/Western morals and a sizable population of young expats. I'm not looking to get rich, but it is important for me to break even with airfare and living expenses and to avoid imprisonment.

Thanks a lot.

saint57 · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 12:01 pm Post subject:

I believe your chances of breaking even are extremely low. Personally, I can't think of a single place you can go.

Warrior10 · Joined: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 21 Location: Toronto, Canada.

Why not do the SWAP program?

You're still in undergrad and looking to spend a summer abroad teaching. That's ideal criteria for them. They'll find you a job in whichever country you choose that will allow you to cover your living expenses. May not be a GREAT job but it's a means to an end.

They have a registration fee though, and you may have to pay airfare to go. I'd recommend getting a part-time job from now till May so you can cover those expenses.