Switzerland, Scotland & Beyond: An Educator’s Guide to Teaching at International Schools | Ep 58

from She Hit Refresh | For Women Who Want to Move Abroad After 30 · host Cepee Tabibian

Alyssa is an American writer and educator with a very low tolerance for comfort zones. Ten years ago, she took the leap of a lifetime, moving from Boston to teach at an international school in Switzerland. She currently lives in Scotland, where she recently completed her PhD. She loves being an advocate for other solo women looking to take their leap into life abroad. Alyssa has been a finalist for the BBC's Scottish Voices talent development program, and her unpublished novel was longlisted for Helen Lederer's Comedy Women in Print Prize. In her free time, she can be found dancing (badly), doing improv, and hanging out in bookstores. In this episode: Why Alyssa left Boston to explore international opportunities How she found her first teaching position in Switzerland The timeline for international school recruitment and tips for educators Why she moved to Edinburgh, Scotland UK visa options and challenges How to handle doubts when making big life changes The value of community and support from women who have already moved abroad Resources from this episode: Search Associates U.K. Visas and Immigration Schrole Where to find Alyssa: Website: alyssaowrites.com Instagram: @‌alyssaowrites Watch episode 58 on YouTube Thank you to our season sponsor, International Living! Looking to move to Europe? Get your copy of ⁠I'm Outta Here! An American's Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe⁠. Join our ⁠She Hit Refresh Facebook group⁠, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh at ⁠⁠shehitrefresh.com⁠⁠, and follow us on Instagram at ⁠@shehitrefresh⁠⁠. Join the waitlist for the Move Abroad After 30 Masterclass, a four-day live training covering the essential steps to moving abroad, from visa options to mindset work.

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