One Month: From Decision to Goodbye
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- Written by: Izzy Shen
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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What happens when a move abroad happens in fast forward?
Eid al-Adha: A Feast to Remember
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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One of the two main Muslim holidays, Eid al-Adha, is always celebrated memorably with never-ending feasts.
Two Languages = Twice the Fun
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- Written by: Annie Elle
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Learning and flipping back and forth between two languages is always a fun, yet tricky, challenge.
What It's Like Teaching at an International University
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
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Adjusting to new schedules is just the start of understanding different academic systems.
When the Strange New Road Becomes Familiar
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- Written by: Lynsey Clayton
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What happens when your first month abroad becomes two years abroad?
Finding Furry Family Members Abroad
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
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The cat distribution system works—just be ready for it when it finds you.
Picking Up on Proper Etiquette in Tajikistan
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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As an expat, learning a new country's social etiquette can result in embarrassing and often funny faux pas.
Three Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Enrico Belcore
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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How joining a volunteering project can help to grow both personally and personally.
Sp-ringing in the New Year
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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Celebrating holidays internationally is always a blast—and Persian New Year is no exception.
How to Adjust to Life in Tajikistan as an Expat
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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A guide to overcoming the initial administrative and cultural hurdles.
Preparing for Life in Tajikistan
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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An abrupt change in plans meant I needed to take a crash course in Central Asia.
On the Connection Between Walking and Travelling
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- Written by: Enrico Belcore
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Finding solutions through movement.
The Best Way to Get Around Your New Home
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- Written by: Parker Blair
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
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Why you should forgo Ubers and public transit in favour of your own two feet.
The Risk of Studying Abroad? It's Worth It.
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- Written by: Jordan Tranter
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I've learned that jumping into the unknown always pays off.
What to Expect from Winter in Lisbon
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- Written by: Lynsey Clayton
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Think Portugal serves up nothing but warm weather and sunny days? Think again.
Tales From the Azores
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- Written by: Enrico Belcore
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Could my new home be the lost city of Atlantis?
Yes, Virginia: Gagauzia is Real
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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You can't go to Oz or Narnia or Westeros—but you can go to Gagauzia.
Everything You Need to Know about Volunteering in a Coliving Space
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- Written by: Enrico Belcore
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Forget WWOOFING; working in a coliving space might just be the ultimate volunteer abroad position.
How Adventure Has Helped Me Adjust to Life Abroad
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- Written by: Jordan Tranter
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
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A spirit of adventure is the antidote to the monotony of routine.
A Model for Slow Travel in the Azores
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- Written by: Enrico Belcore
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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The popularity of the Azores has skyrocketed—but it's come at a cost.