Digital Nomadism for Students

Digital Nomadism for Students

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    Digital Nomadism for Post-secondary Students

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    Study abroad on your own terms and at your own pace – without enrolling in a formal program.

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Study abroad on your own terms and at your own pace – without enrolling in a formal program.
What to Expect from Winter in Lisbon

What to Expect from Winter in Lisbon

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Think Portugal serves up nothing but warm weather and sunny days? Think again.
How to Learn the Language of Your New Country

How to Learn the Language of Your New Country

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Six strategies I've used to learn Portuguese. 
Whats Your Number?

What's Your "Number"?

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Why I don't believe in country counting. 
Field Notes from a Decade of Working Abroad

Field Notes from a Decade of Working Abroad

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    Field Notes from a Decade of Working Abroad

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     From bush rat soup to safe dinner-table conversations, here are 10 things I have learned from 10 years of working abroad.

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From bush rat soup to safe dinner-table conversations, here are 10 things I have learned from 10 years of working abroad.
The Ultimate Guide to New Zealand Working Holiday Visas

The Ultimate Guide to New Zealand Working Holiday Visas

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    The Ultimate Guide to New Zealand Working Holiday Visas

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    From finding work to housing, Canadians share what they wish they knew before doing a working holiday visa in NZ.

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From finding work to housing, Canadians share what they wish they knew before doing a working holiday visa in New Zealand.
The Ultimate Guide to Australian Working Holiday Visas

The Ultimate Guide to Australian Working Holiday Visas

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    The Ultimate Guide to Australian Working Holiday Visas

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    Preparing for your working holiday in the land of koalas and kangaroos will ensure you'll have more than one g'day.

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Preparing for your working holiday in the land of koalas and kangaroos will ensure you'll have more than one g'day.
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad

7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad

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    7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad

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    Lessons learned from a semester abroad.

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Lessons learned from a semester abroad.
Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

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    Letter from the Editor

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    Verge's Contributing Editor reflects on more than a decade of travel with purpose.

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Verge's Contributing Editor reflects on more than a decade of travel with purpose.
How to Become a Global Citizen: Q & A with Freeman Fung

How to Become a Global Citizen: Q & A with Freeman Fung

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    How to Become a Global Citizen: Q & A with Freeman Fung

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    The international speaker and transformation coach grew his career through studying, working and interning abroad. 

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The international speaker and transformation coach grew his career through studying, working and interning abroad. 
Obtaining Residency in Portugal as the Partner of an EU Citizen

Obtaining Residency in Portugal as the Partner of an EU Citizen

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How I navigated the complexities of Article 15.
Becoming a Travel Ally

Becoming a Travel Ally

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    Becoming a Travel Ally

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    We can all do better to support racialized and marginalized travellers abroad. Here's how.

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We can all do better to support racialized and marginalized travellers abroad. Here's how.
A Primer on Virtual Volunteering

A Primer on Virtual Volunteering

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    A Primer on Virtual Volunteering

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    Why you should consider volunteer “abroad” online—and how to get the most out of online volunteer placements.

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Why you should consider volunteering “abroad” online—and how to get the most out of online volunteer placements.
A Guide to Interning at the United Nations

A Guide to Interning at the United Nations

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    A Guide to Interning at the United Nations

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    Practice your diplomacy with one of these coveted gigs.

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Getting your foot in the door and making the most of a UN internship.
Top Destinations to Teach Abroad in 2024

Top Destinations to Teach Abroad in 2024

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    Teaching Abroad in a Post-Pandemic Landscape

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    With more than one billion English language learners worldwide, the TEFL industry needs new teachers. Plus: The top destinations for teaching abroad in 2023. 

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With more than one billion English language learners worldwide, the TEFL industry needs new teachers. The top destinations for teaching abroad in 2024. 
How to Land a Destination Staffing Job

How to Land a Destination Staffing Job

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    How to Land a Destination Staffing Job

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    Travel and develop intercultural communication skills with these hands-on field positions.

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How to land a destination staffing gig and what you can expect from life on the road.
How to Study Abroad for Free

How to Study Abroad for Free

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    How to Study Abroad for Free

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    Those who attend post-secondary abroad may find the bargain—and experience—of a lifetime. 

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Those who attend post-secondary abroad may find the bargain—and experience—of a lifetime. 
Minimalism on the Road

Minimalism on the Road

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    Minimalism on the Road

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    On the perils of luggage separation anxiety and learning to let go.

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The perils of luggage separation anxiety­—and learning to let go. 
The Benefits and Challenges of Volunteering in Hostels

The Benefits and Challenges of Volunteering in Hostels

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    The Benefits and Challenges of Volunteering in Hostels

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    Latin America and backpacker hostels go together like bread and butter.

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Latin America and backpacker hostels go together like bread and butter.
How to Teach English in Morocco

How to Teach English in Morocco

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Find out why demand is high in this up-and-coming destination for TEFL teachers.

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