 Thing you will miss out on if you don't teach English abroad, meeting new people from all over the world. Not only will you try lots of new exciting things while you're teaching English in another country, but you'll also meet a ton of new people, and have the opportunity to make friends from all over the world. When I taught English in China and South Korea, I made some great friends from other English-speaking countries, who also came to Asia to teach English. Getting involved in language exchange groups also brought me together with local Chinese and Koreans, interested in sharing ideas and making friends. Imagine all the trips you can plan to visit your new friends from all around the world.