Short-term Volunteer Teaching Program in Spain

I would likely recommend CIEE Teach Abroad as a method of introduction to a country. My experience has been superb. The exceptions are that it did take along time for CIEE to get a location to us (I believe due politics within the province governments which is out of CIEE's control, but regardless, these setbacks can make planning a bit difficult for some people), and you definitely need at least close to an intermediate level of the native language. I was told you wouldn't, and I've gotten by d...

I have overall enjoyed my experience.I would advise a little bit more cultural competency training on the part of CIEE for how Spanish people behave.Many of the things they do are very different from North American Behavior.Also, I would advise future teachers to always talk to their host mother or father, whichever they are closer to if they see any problems or odd behavior.It´s more of the cultural aspect as opposed to actual problems. The teachers at my school are amazing. They are helpful a...