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[martyrochon]

Hello all,

I am new to this forum and have spent the last hour browsing different topics searching for info, but there is simply too much info to find what I am looking for! So here's my situation: I am 24 years old, Canadian, been living in Europe for the last 3 years. I eventually want to get my B.Ed. but I am not ready to settle back at home just yet. I figure teaching english abroad would be a great opportunity to get some teaching experience, while at the same time living in a new country and taking in new cultures.

Basically I am looking for any kind of info on finding a job, work conditions, etc... I spent some time in Thailand last year and loved it, and a friend of mine spent 5 years teaching in Japan and loved it there. So I have been looking at these two places, any advice on the scenes there would be greatly appreciated. I prefer working in class, with children, over being a suit in some corporate school, but I am ready for whatever. I was also wondering if it is worth doing an online TEFL degree or if this is unnecessary.

Although I am looking for a great experience, I would like to leave with some money saved up to put towards my post grad degree. I do realize however that as a first timer I would start at the bottom of the food chain. In terms of qualifications, I have a B.A., spent a semester as a teacher's assistant in Canada, and have amassed about 30 days of substitute teaching in elementary and high school levels. I also have extensive experience as a coach and working summer camps with kids.

Any info you can give that will help unscramble this massive network of internet information will truly be appreciated.

Sorry for the long post, just trying to be specific.
Thanks in advance,
Marty

[Glenski]