In Defence of the Tour Bus Tour

In Defence of the Tour Bus Tour

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Three reasons not to turn your nose up at the path well trodden.
My First Day in Beijing

My First Day in Beijing

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It was a crazy day on the other side of the world.
Coming Back From Exchange: The Good, The Bad and Everything In-between

Coming Back From Exchange: The Good, The Bad and Everything In-between

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Returning to Montreal from my exchange in Germany has meant excitement, anxiety and readjustment. 
Using Small Steps to Hit Goals While Travelling

Using Small Steps to Hit Goals While Travelling

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Nomadic life makes traditional goal-setting difficult. Here's my five-step method for staying on track 
Home Away from Home

Home Away from Home

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It's difficult to find the words to sum up my time in Dumfries. 
Hope and Hopelessness in Copán

Hope and Hopelessness in Copán

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Shortly after my return to Copán, one of my dear local friends and colleagues was murdered in cold blood. 
The Paradox of Choice

The Paradox of Choice

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Faced with too many options, I've decided to run towards myself instead. 
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My U.S. Internship

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My U.S. Internship

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What to consider before accepting a United States-based internship.
From Britain to Beijing

From Britain to Beijing

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Here's why I decided to move to China—and what scares me most. 
Switzerland by the Seasons

Switzerland by the Seasons

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Two years into living in Switzerland, I'm still out of sync with everyone else.
My Biggest Regret & Best Takeaway From My Study Exchange

My Biggest Regret & Best Takeaway From My Study Exchange

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What I regret and what I appreciate most about studying abroad. 
Changing Travel Plans is Not Failing

Changing Travel Plans is Not Failing

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We planned to spend two years abroad. Now, we have a new plan and we’re better off for it.
Reality Check: Working Abroad in Japan

Reality Check: Working Abroad in Japan

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Is Japanese work culture as intense as the media portrays?
When Workaway Goes Wrong

When Workaway Goes Wrong

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And how to make it right. 
4 Tips for Making the Most of Your Year Abroad

4 Tips for Making the Most of Your Year Abroad

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After a year abroad, I'm ready to share my advice for working and studying overseas.
6 Ways That Volunteering Abroad Transforms Your Resume

6 Ways That Volunteering Abroad Transforms Your Resume

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How to communicate your volunteer abroad experience to employers. 
Day in the Life: A National Security Language Initiative Student

Day in the Life: A National Security Language Initiative Student

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A glimpse into what life looks like studying Mandarin in Taiwan. 
If Being an Expat is a Competition, I Might Be Losing

If Being an Expat is a Competition, I Might Be Losing

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How does one "do" Switzerland properly, anyway?
How to Make the Most of an Internship Abroad

How to Make the Most of an Internship Abroad

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The end of an internship is a leap into your career.
Perspiration: Adjusting to Life in Taiwan

Perspiration: Adjusting to Life in Taiwan

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My first week abroad was marked by a lot of sweat. 

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