Preventing Culture Shock

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With less than a month to go, Rob is trying to stop culture shock—before it even happens.
15 Things I Miss About India

15 Things I Miss About India

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After a year working abroad, Carly longs for the unexpected.

How to Make the Most of Your Study Abroad Experience

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Five things worth knowing before you depart.
5 Unique Skills Learned From Travel

5 Unique Skills Learned From Travel

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Five skills that will change the way you travel and live your life at home.

How to Prepare for a Semester Overseas

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After working in India, Hunar prepares for her next challenge: a semester in Singapore.
Differences Between Czech and Canadian Universities

Differences Between Czech and Canadian Universities

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Back in Canada, Beth reflects on academic success in Prague.

Become a Global Citizen Without Leaving Home

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There are many ways to have international experiences without actually leaving the country you live in.
The Right Time to Volunteer Abroad

The "Right" Time to Volunteer Abroad

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After seven years, Shanna turns her back on "adulthood" to return to Africa.
Managing Reverse Culture Shock

Managing Reverse Culture Shock

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Clare determines that home isn't where the heart is; it's where the heart has been.
The Humble Plant

The Humble Plant

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Raine makes an amazing discovery in a sweet potato farm over 25 kilometres from Siem Reap.

10 Points for the Danish Grading System

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That’s not 10 out of 10. That’s 10 out of 12.

Why I Decided to Intern in Brazil

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Asking "why" is the most important question before starting an internship abroad.
Eve Teasing: The Realities of Gender Discrimination in India

Eve Teasing: The Realities of Gender Discrimination in India

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A Canadian intern learns to deal with public sexual harassment in India.

Korean as a Second Language

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Being unable to speak Korean has taught Allison that a language barrier can have some surprising effects—both negative and positive.
Work Culture in Hungary

Work Culture in Hungary

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Ever wonder what it'd be like to work in an Eastern European office?

4 Insider Tips to Thailand

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How to feel at home in the land of a thousand smiles.
An Afforable Study Abroad Experience

An Afforable Study Abroad Experience

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What I learned during my semester overseas.
What I Learned From My Overseas Internship

What I Learned From My Overseas Internship

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For AIESEC intern Samantha, three months in Brazil resulted in a lifetime of change.

Adventures in British English

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Crisps, courgettes and chips: Susan is learning to speak English all over again.
How to Celebrate the Holidays Away From Home

How to Celebrate the Holidays Away From Home

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The holidays are coming and you’re a couple thousand miles away from home with no chance of going home.

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