I took the short course last spring, just the 120-hour one. It fit around my job pretty well. But then I went back for the full 300-hour program because I wanted to be more prepared. I am content with how it all turned out. My main push was to see the world while doing something meaningful, not just bartending abroad. I am grateful for the practical teaching skills I picked up, they made a real difference. It was a solid choice for me.