A California native, Lauren Salisbury has found the best way to get to know a region of the world is to live there, and with that in mind has worked in four countries, including the United States, Australia, Spain and Costa Rica. Lauren earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland and is now living in the Costa Rican rainforest, working as Social Media & Marketing Manager for Outward Bound. Lauren documents her travel adventures on her blog SomethingInHerRamblings.com.
Lauren Salisbury
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| Questions | Post Date |
|---|---|
| Is it worth taking a class that won't count for academic credit? | 09/17/2016 |
| Should I study in Australia or New Zealand? | 09/17/2016 |
| How do you deal with homesickness? | 09/17/2016 |
| What are the chances of me returning home with at least a little money after teaching in Spain for a year? | 09/17/2016 |
| Exactly how easy is it to save money teaching in Spain? | 09/17/2016 |
| Can teach abroad for 6 months vs a year? | 09/17/2016 |
| If I plan to teach in Thailand, can I get certified in a different place? Like Prague? | 09/17/2016 |
| Do I have to speak the local language to teach English abroad? | 09/17/2016 |
| What is the range of salary I will receive in this field? | 09/17/2016 |
| Should I get tesl vs tefl certified? | 09/10/2016 |
| Are there any specific accreditations that you should look for in an online TEFL course? | 09/10/2016 |
| Is it easy for your parents to ship items or care packages? | 09/10/2016 |
| How many classes should I take abroad? | 09/10/2016 |
| Are there places to get manicures, haircuts, etc., in Sevilla? | 09/10/2016 |
| Are there any graduate degree programs in environmental science in Latin America taught partially in English? | 09/10/2016 |
| Should I pack a lot or wait to buy clothes when I get there? | 09/10/2016 |
| Should I get on an international phone plan? | 09/10/2016 |
| How do the locals treat American study abroad students? | 09/10/2016 |
| Would a 7 week summer program or a fall semester abroad be better? | 09/10/2016 |
| Can an ESL Certificate holder teach abroad? | 08/25/2016 |
| Is an on-site TEFL certification worth the money? | 08/25/2016 |
| How come jobs in the Middle East specifically request female / male teachers? | 08/25/2016 |
| Where can I teach if I don't have TEFL or CELTA certificates? | 08/25/2016 |
| My spouse isn't a teacher but a mechanic and is willing to travel with me. How would he find employment? | 08/15/2016 |
| Is teaching English common in Europe? Especially Italy? | 08/15/2016 |