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What time is it in the UAE? It's classtime. Emily teaching abroad, from Kuwait to Abu Dhabi.
Episode 2221st June 2022 • EXPAT CONSULTING PODCAST • Jalila Clarke
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If you're curious what time it is in the UAE, it's classtime! Emily is a teacher from America who is fortunate enough to have worked in Kuwait in the Fall of 2019 where her international teaching career began, and now Abu Dhabi, starting from August 2021. Teaching abroad has been an amazing experience for Emily, she's learned a lot about different cultures and time zones. If you're interested in teaching abroad, or just want to learn more about Kuwait and the UAE, keep reading!

My interview for episode 22 on the Are we home yet? podcast is with a young American woman named Emily. There’s a vey popular show titled Emily in Paris, which has been a hit show on Netflix since it was released in October 2020. The show follows Emily, a marketing executive from Chicago, who is sent to work in Paris for her company.

While Emily is initially reluctant to leave her home and comfort zone, she soon falls in love with the city and its culture. One of the key themes of the show is Emily’s journey of self-discovery, as she comes to terms with who she is and what she wants out of life. For many viewers, Emily in Paris is a relatable and aspirational story of finding oneself in a new place.

And that’s what I thought about when I interviewed Emily, who is not in Paris, but teaching abroad in the Middle East, and finding it to be a rewarding experience, opening her eyes to new cultures and perspectives. Teaching abroad can also be a challenge, as you must adapt to different teaching methods and cultural norms. Nonetheless, teaching abroad is an incredibly valuable experience that Emily would recommend to anyone interested in exploring the world. Not only will you learn more about other cultures, but you will also gain a greater understanding of your own culture and identity. So if you’re thinking about teaching abroad, don’t hesitate to take the plunge – you won’t regret it!

While some people believe that there is no place like home, others find that living in a foreign country can be a freeing experience. In the United Arab Emirates, for example, expats from all over the world are drawn to the opportunity to live in a booming economy and experience a culture that is vastly different from their own. Emily has been able to meet and make great friends from South Africa, Ireland, and Romania, among other places. 

If you want to know more insider knowledge on working in or living in Kuwait or the UAE, tune in to episode 22 of the Are We Home Yet podcast and hear more from Educator Emily!

 

connect with Emily via Instagram , here.

 

Here are some resources for finding teaching jobs abroad:

Search Associates, Edvectus, ESL Cafe, and and the link that gave her step-by-step guide for the visa process in Kuwait.

 

Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world!

Connect with me, Jalila, host and creator of the Are we home yet? podcast, here, or via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

Check out the blog for handy information about living abroad and get the ebook for FREE ,when you join the Facebook group , a great guidebook for moving abroad!