12-Month Youth Inclusion Advisor Placement in Sri Lanka

12-Month "Youth Inclusion Advisor" Placement in Sri Lanka

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The Uniterra Program is now accepting applications for a volunteer Youth Inclusion Advisor for a project in Sri Lanka. Return flights, accommodations and a modest monthly living allowance are included. Apply by January 31st, 2019.
The Power of Friendship & Buses in Vietnam

The Power of Friendship & Buses in Vietnam

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When a lost item results in finding something even greater. 
Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture

Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture

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Slow down and don't miss lunch. How hard can it be?
What Its Like to Volunteer Abroad with No Internet or Cell Phone

What It's Like to Volunteer Abroad with No Internet or Cell Phone

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I'm on an enforced digital detox. 
The DIY Sabbatical

The DIY Sabbatical

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How I turned the idea of an adult gap year into a reality. 
Who Are the Mizuan?

Who Are the Mizuan?

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Meeting Nobel prize winners, environmental experts and activists aboard Peace Boat. 
Russian Beauty in the Eyes of an American Beholder

Russian Beauty in the Eyes of an American Beholder

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Does adapting to Russia mean choosing to be "beautiful"?
My Role on Peace Boat

My Role on Peace Boat

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A glimpse into the life of a volunteer teacher.
What it Means to Gulyat

What it Means to "Gulyat"

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I walked my way from being a tourist to a resident of St. Petersburg.
What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?

What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?

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Preparing for five continents and 23 countries is no easy feat. 
The Many Faces of Russia

The Many Faces of Russia

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What's the difference between Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union?
A Day in the Life of a Teacher in Thailand

A Day in the Life of a Teacher in Thailand

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What life is really like as a full-time "kru" in Korat. 
7 Things I Learned Living in Tokyo

7 Things I Learned Living in Tokyo

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As I prepare to start my second year in Japan, I'm looking back on how I've changed. 
Adopting a Russian Identity

Adopting a Russian Identity

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What's in a name? As Katrina learns while studying abroad in Russia, a lot. 
How to Say Goodbye

How to Say Goodbye

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Leaving one country is marked in different ways. 
Goodbye JET, Hello Peace Boat!

Goodbye JET, Hello Peace Boat!

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The worst part of starting a new adventure is saying goodbye. 
The Challenges of Teaching in a Khmer Classroom

The Challenges of Teaching in a Khmer Classroom

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How I turned from a late-night bartender into an early-morning teacher. 
Teaching English in South Korea: Navigating the Visa Crackdown

Teaching English in South Korea: Navigating the Visa Crackdown

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Following recent immigration raids in Seoul, EFL teachers need to know the rules of employment. 
Is There a Right Age to Teach Abroad?

Is There a "Right" Age to Teach Abroad?

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TEFL is often considered a young person's pursuit. Here's why that should change. 
The Difference Between Being a Tourist and an Expat

The Difference Between Being a "Tourist" and an "Expat"

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How my life has changed since I moved to Cambodia. 

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