Travel/tourism A great opportunity to make some money while visiting amazing places
Get to know a country and culture more intimately Go beyond tourism. Discover local wonders unknown to tourists. Explore tourist places in depth. Learn the nuances of local culture in a way tourists never can.
Teaching experience Be challenged teaching in a different environment. You will likely be stretched beyond your comfort zone and be forced to find new strategies and ways of communicating material. Teaching abroad also counts as work or volunteer experience.
Humanitarian - make a lasting difference Education is a determining factor in quality of life, life expectation, future opportunities, etc. English as an international language gives its speakers an added advantage. Abroad or at home, teachers can have a powerful positive impact on their students.
Disadvantages
Salary and ability to save money Salaries vary between countries and employers. For example, South Korea employers usually pay well and may include room and board or even airfare. Cambodia, on the other hand, usually only pays enough to live on, and certainly not enough to save for the future.
Loneliness - Individuals react differently to spending a longer time abroad. It is normal to grow homesick for friends and family, testifies one teacher working in South Korea. - Language barriers can also limit deeper social interaction with local people and cause an individual to feel isolated.