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Teaching experience in Poland without sugarcoating...Teaching English in Poland has it Pros and Cons like any European d...
01/12/2016

Teaching experience in Poland without sugarcoating...

Teaching English in Poland has it Pros and Cons like any European destinations there are many things to consider before taking the proverbial, “leap of faith”.
Poland has a high unemployment rate so it is a good idea to procure a good contract prior to taking on a respective job. The contract should include pay and number of hours per week.
“English Schools” will guarantee high hourly wages but not the hours per week. This can be a problem based on your salary.
The transportation system in Warsaw is great so it’s a good idea to buy a monthly ticket (ticket office at Plac Bankowy) for 66 pln. This will allow you to utilize the buses and trams and metro trains for one full month. You can get a very nice room with a kitchen and bathroom for approx 1400pln-just over 350 dollars per month.
Poland is becoming a popular destination to teach English. Many young people are headed to Lodz, which happens to be Poland’s third largest city. Like most of the places in Poland it's rather grey and drab, and has high unemployment. That said, Lodz has a university and important film school which attracts people from all over the world.The schools in this city are well equipped, students are highly motivated, demanding, but easy to get on with.
Poland has reasonably priced food and the large cities have decent supermarkets. There are some spectacular places to visit and explore in the south and excellent sand beaches in the north. The beaches are a great opportunity to divulge in the summer. It is important to note that some schools will provide accommodations in lieu of part of your wages, something to consider.
There are however some other sides of the coin for Americans who wish to teach in Poland.
It can be challenging to make a decent living in Poland, simply as an English teacher. Many of the cities were decimated during the WW2 and rebuilt by the communists. These cities are a far cry from the gorgeous colorful landscapes in other European cities outside of Poland. . People can sometimes be rude and angry. One should be cognisant of the often disruptive personalities and rather dark shadows lurking.
This is however all a very perspective and it's all very relative. I find you attract who you are. If you go to a foreign country with a the right attitude and are balanced emotionally you can discover beauty in the very simplest of things.
The architecture in say Wroclaw is a mix of classical and modern and truly a pleasure to be surrounded by. In your spare time there are a variety of activities including rich nightlife, clubs, pubs, museums, galleries and sporting events.
Teaching in Poland can be a truly magical experience. It has to do with perception and how you organize and facilitate your time.

One gains a wealth of benefits by taking the initiative and immersing oneself on foreign soil. I personally encourage tr...
01/06/2016

One gains a wealth of benefits by taking the initiative and immersing oneself on foreign soil.
I personally encourage traveling and experiencing the magic of distant lands at any age but it appears when you are young and paving the road to a new school and career, is a great time embrace this experience.
Traveling abroad offers many personal benefits as well as a leg up in the professional world.
Let us take a look at some of the benefits of traveling abroad and reach into the how very nourishing a trip outside of your home can be.
Often the idea of exploring a new community and leaving the comforts of your neighborhood, friends, activities, and possible job can be intimidating.
Its is important to realize how being swept into a unfamiliar situation, and breaking out of our daily routines help us better respond to situations, paving the way for more depth and personal intelligence.
Embrace the discomfort,. Search for it, because it helps you grow on various levels
Build your confidence by conquering obstacles. Learn how to use public transportation and adapt to foreign situations. You begin to realize you can do things, despite the obstacles and suddenly the less obstructive.
By traveling abroad one gains a bit of Cultural Sensitivity. We can begin to understand and respect the behavior and practice of others culture thus becoming more tolerant.
In a business world, having lived abroad can give you a competitive edge. Use the confidence and cultural sensitivity that traveling helps you develop and help it make you successful.
Before I lived abroad I never really understood the beauty of being able to communicate in a native tongue. In the United States we don't necessarily need to know another language. Once you travel abroad you realize, especially in Europe, almost everyone speaks at least two languages somewhat proficiently.
Living abroad is the best way to learn a new language as you are forced to challenge and practice you skills daily.
I have studied and worked abroad and made some amazing valuable connections. If you are interested in working internationally or having a place to crash in a country you love, never estimate the value of networking wherever you go.
One thing I have learned is that when traveling abroad people are generally extremely friendly and love to share their culture and home.
By forging friendships abroad can make the giant world appear a little smaller and help you feel much more connected wherever you go.
Don’t be intimidated by the idea of traveling to a foreign country. There are so many benefits one receives once they brush past their personal fears and indulge into a new culture and demographic. Allow your creative impulses to flourish and begin to build the very layers of your personality by experiencing the beauty of unknown.

Employers like to hire candidates that have prior experience in the given vocation. It appears that the National Associa...
01/06/2016

Employers like to hire candidates that have prior experience in the given vocation. It appears that the National Association of College Employers(NACE), surveyed employers and more than half of them wanted new-grad experience to come from internships or co-op programs.

By completing an internship, you will clearly have an edge on those or your peers who have not completed an internship. The Collegiate Employment Research Institute states, “ It is a very important resource to have before employers will even consider looking at your resume.”

Obviously participation in an internship makes the student a much more attractive candidate, therefore becoming a direct line into the desired job. Employers reported that nearly 36 percent of new college graduates that are hired come directly from their own internship programs.
Matthew Zinman of the Internship Institute reports that IBM hires up to 2,000 interns annually and converts more than half of them to full time hires.

It is reported by NACE when surveying employers that hired entry-level candidate with internship/co-op experience paid them 6.5 more than those without the experience. Another important fact relates to earning college credit toward your degree of study while working as an intern.

One gains a valuable understanding of your major field working as an intern and becomes better able to grasp how to prepare coursework to enter the chosen career.
Internship also help to sharpen interpersonal skills by interacting with people on a professional level and in a way that you would never have the opportunity to do in the classroom.

Finally, an internship allow one to gain motivation and confidence, forge strong work habits, and build your network and resume.

-Hyman Freedman

10 reasons why to intern in the United States:1. International internships stand out on your CV When you begin your job ...
12/25/2015

10 reasons why to intern in the United States:

1. International internships stand out on your CV
When you begin your job hunt, you wont be the only one applying….an internship will definitely help you stand out from the crowd especially if it is an international one!
2. International internships are ready when you are
We can arrange your internship any time during the year which is most convenient for you.. This makes it possible for you to gain valuable experience even when you are constrained by time/money or other responsibilities.
3. Learn transferable skills to help you in your future career
Companies nowadays want people who can utilize their previous work experiences and apply them to the current job. A normal day working in New York will face you with communication challenges, time management, cultural clashes and problem solving.. these are the skills which will be useful in the modern workplace.
4. Receive academic credit
It is quite common that your internship can be coupled with a university course in exchange for credit, ask your course administrator today if you are one of those lucky people!
5. Expand your global network
If you believe the mantra ‘your network is your networth’ then you will want to have friends in the USA! It is a major part of American culture and no matter which industry you end up in.. its always who you know not just what you know!
6. Improve your language skills
Languages always shine on a CV and English is one of the essentials.
7. Get ‘in’ with the Industry
If you do an internship with a reputable company then it is so much easier to get a career with their them, their partners or even competitors in the future.
8. Develop your global understanding
From an internship in America you will be able to see the world and work from a different perspective. You will also learn what is happening from the ground level of this new emerging super power!
9. Gain lifelong friends
During your time in the USA you will meet some of the best people who you will share adventures with and build lifelong friendships.
10. Have an experience of a lifetime!
The United States is such a vast and cultured land you will find it hard not to be amazed, awed or astounded. Every day will show you something new and exciting to give you great stories to tell when you’re back home.

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