PRESS RELEASE
1 September 2010
English Teaching Internship Supports Cavan Local in Thailand
Cavan local Eimear Dolan is like many people that want to travel the world, but feel going completely independently is a step too far – which is why she is embarking on an English teaching adventure in Thailand.The 25 year old has been studying for eight years, and keen to make a change, decided to go travelling.
But as she was going alone, felt that additional support would give peace of mind. That’s when she enrolled on a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course through County Waterford based i-to-i.
She not only brought her English teaching skills up-to-date, but also took advantage of the company’s TEFL internship, which offers around-the-clock in-country and local support for newly qualified teachers.
Eimear, who leaves in October this year, said: “This gives me the chance to get away and see a different culture – I’m really excited about it.
“The internship means I still have the safety net of an organised job and accommodation, and if anything goes wrong, there is back up there, which makes the experience of travelling alone less scary.”
Her life-changing venture lasts for five months, where she will teach English to students from Monday to Friday, at a government school.
Eimear has a degree in sport science and health from Dublin City University. She has also just completed studying for a PhD in applied exercise physiology.
Although Eimear has some teaching experience, she is one of thousands of people every year who take a TEFL course through i-to-i, with no teaching time under their belts. And in many cases, just the certificate is needed to open the gateway to a rewarding teaching experience around the world.
She continued: “I see it all as a big adventure. It means I gain valuable teaching experience while seeing the world – and the weather is a major draw.”
i-to-i is currently recruiting for Thailand internships. visit www.teflcourses.com or call 058 40050.
