5 Reasons to do a TEFL Course whilst at University
So, you’re at university, probably reading this blog as a means of procrastination (yes, you should probably make a start on that essay after reading this), with a bowl of pasta and cheese in your hand. Why not think about doing something interesting with your summer?
Here are 5 reasons you should consider doing a TEFL course:
Travel & Earn
A TEFL qualification could take you almost anywhere in the world. Got a bucket list of places you’d like to visit? This would be the perfect time to tick one of those off your list! With a TEFL qualification comes the opportunity to earn money by doing something you love – being paid to have fun sounds great, doesn’t it?
Contacts
You may not have thought of this but whilst at university, you have access to hundreds of key contacts. The student union is a good place to start – they will have their own bank of contacts and may be able to help with finding work. Universities are also a good place to meet students from overseas, who may need help with learning English themselves or know someone who does – you could be living right next door to potential customers!
International Experience
Whether you use your TEFL qualification to work abroad over the summer or take a year out, you will gain international experience to take with you wherever you go. The world is full of different cultures, foods, music, clothing – the list is endless – so go out there and make some memories!
Enhance your CV
You will have been told a hundred times by different lecturers that the job market is highly competitive, but you don’t realise just how competitive it is until you start applying for jobs.
A TEFL qualification and teaching experience will be invaluable in helping you to stand out against other job applicants – and of course, give you something to talk about at interviews. You will have also gained desirable skills throughout your time teaching such as confidence and presentation skills, as well as time management and preparation skills from completing tasks such as lesson plans.
Someone who has had experience working and living in another country will be seen as flexible by employers, which is a must in today’s ever-growing international market.
A TEFL Qualification Lasts Forever!
Our courses are all that’s required to be able to teach abroad. So, whilst you may be thinking about going to China or Spain this summer, perhaps you want to go to South America or somewhere else next summer? Which makes having a TEFL qualification under your belt a great tool.
