So....you've decided to move to Turkey? Now what?? Well, first things first, you need a job. What kind of work can you do if you barely speak the native languge of the country you want to move to? Good question. Turns out that those of us that only speak English are in high demand here! As in Canada, where a knowledge of French can open doors, knowing English as a Turkish citizen can get you a better, higher paying position. So, with plan in hand, I hit the internet to find a way to become an English teacher!
TEFL Institute, based in Chicago, was my first and only choice. It was recommended to me by a friend and former TEFLer and I would recommend it to anyone looking to get certified. The course was interesting and straightforward and the instructors were very helpful. Two months after I started the course, I had a job, a one-way plane ticket, and a certificate to teach English! Now what??
Let me tell you that I hate packing and moving...in my previous life (before teaching) I moved yearly for my job. I have lived in big cities, small cities, northern cities, and military towns. Packing and moving was a skill I had down to an art...but I had never tried to pack all my worldy possessions into a 23kg weight allowance...After months of indecision and repacking, and a last minute unpack the day before I got on the plane, I was finally ready to get on my way.
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