Studying abroad is honestly one of those whirlwind experiences that feels like it’s happening at a hundred miles per hour. You’re navigating new streets, trying to understand a different dialect, and sitting in lecture halls that look nothing like the ones back home. It’s a massive learning opportunity that goes way beyond the syllabus and the credits. Every conversation at a local cafe or every weekend train ride adds a layer of understanding to the world. But the sheer volume of new information can be overwhelming.

Ever wondered what it’s like to parent in another country? Where your kids encounter a different way of life, new friendships with distinct cultural norms and the challenge of starting a new school? While you’ll still face the same everyday parenting challenges you would at home, expat families also have a few extra surprises thrown in!  

If you’ve ever thought about becoming an international teacher (or joining your teaching partner abroad), you’ve no doubt thought about the pros and cons. Things like travel perks, access to different cultures, and giving your kids the chance to gain a more global perspective are all big benefits.

The way you truly learn about a place is by walking its streets, tasting its food, and chatting with locals. But if you want to understand a culture, festivals are the place to go. 

Doesn’t make sense? 

Festivals aren’t meant for tourists, but for the locals. They’re a chance to celebrate what matters most to them, and these events offer a rare chance to go from an observer to part of the flow.

You’re no longer just watching culture happen, you’re inside it.

Malaysia has become an incredibly popular destination for many expats - especially families. Many big corporates with head offices in the UK and the US have established premises here. And to attract top talent, these corporates are offering attractive expat packages.

So it’s no big surprise that Malaysia is seeing significant growth in international schools, which also makes it a big drawcard for educators looking to teach in Malaysia.

Hi, I’m Kelly – founder and editor of International Teaching Families, official “trailing spouse,” and mum of three. I grew up in Australia and caught the travel bug early after moving to the UK in my 20s. That’s where I met my husband (a fellow Aussie and travel enthusiast), before we returned home to get married, buy a house, and have a few kids... But we quickly realised the traditional path wasn’t for us.

Hello, we are a group of students from Coe College working together on a project with Wandering Educators. Our goal is to share multiple study abroad experiences while focusing on a specific aspect of each person’s abroad experience. The following articles focus on these topics that you may find interesting and important before you travel and study abroad, as well as give you a reason to give it a shot. 

If you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you might be wondering what to do next in this critical health transition. 

How do you learn what, how, and when to eat? What changes do you have to make in your lives? And what kind of help might you need to successfully move forward in adapting to your new reality?

Victoria Amandia Nze, a senior at Coe College who is majoring in international business and public relations, had some unexpected experiences when she went to study abroad in Northern France during fall of 2024.