Budget Shmudget!

If you’re planning to travel long-term, you’ll be working on, or at least, thinking about a budget.  You might be asking yourself: How can I afford to live in x country for so long?  And then: Can I afford it?

In order to save up, many people work a lot before they go while others put themselves on a tight budget. Or you might then come to the conclusion that it’s only for the wealthy.  You think you won’t be able to afford it, and you give up on this dream.

But, there is a way to have your budget not be an issue.  A TEFL certificate is your ticket to living wherever you want, however long you want, as you live and work abroad.

When you’re teaching English abroad, you won’t be counting your pennies when you want to spend some money on a nice dinner or a souvenir.  You won’t be constantly budgeting, and trying to figure out what you have money for or what you don’t have money for, because unlike others who travel long-term, you’ll have a steady income coming in.

You can even save money!

You don't have to break the bank to teach English abroad!

The ‘secret’ for many travellers in their ability to afford long-term travel is that they travel slowly in order to save their money.  There’s nothing wrong with that, but the truth is that money dictates everything about their trip – what they do, when they do it and for how long. 

Also, long-term travellers have a great time travelling and exploring new places, but what about a need to be productive?  You might want to fill your time with helping others and working with and making friends with locals and other foreigners while you add to your resume.  That’s where TEFL comes in.  TEFL is a fabulous way to make travelling a deeper, life-changing experience!  You can immerse yourself into a whole new culture, meet new people, make friends, learn a language – in other words, experience a new country in a truly authentic way.

A TEFL certificate opens doors for you to really do something meaningful and help others.  You can interact with the locals and become a local yourself!  And you can help others with your knowledge and make a difference.  It’s a truly rewarding experience.

Here is what some people who have taken their TEFL certification have to say about it:

“I want to travel in a way that I experience the culture of a place. I believe teaching would be a way to make money to live somewhere long enough, and also make connections into a community to facilitate becoming a part of it.”

- Chris DeHaan

“I've always loved travelling, but there's no way I can afford it on my own.  I can, however, work my way there and enjoy a new culture while I'm at it.  I loved staying with host families while I was travelling in the past, so I'm looking forward to the new experiences!”

- Amanda Ferry

“I want an excuse to travel and to learn while I do it (I plan on learning the local language).  It will also fill my wanderlust that pulls me around the world, and hopefully make me more qualified for jobs when I return.”

- Elizabeth Schmidt

While TEFLing, you’ll have an income, as well as become involved with the new country.  And it takes you from tourist to a contributor to a country.  From someone who just visits a place and lounges about for a few weeks or months (no clue what someone would do in that time without being productive), to someone who is exploring a new place and making a difference.  

You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to gain your TEFL certificate and teach English abroad. If you can speak English, you can teach it.  Learn more about TEFL to find out if it’s right for you by downloading your free copy of TEFL Uncovered: How to Teach Your Way Abroad with TEFL:
http://www.onlinetefl.com/contact-tefl-team/tefl-ebook.html

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