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Returning to Honduras With a New Perspective

Details: Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

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How spending a year in the United States' current socio-political climate has affected my human rights work in Central America.

How I Got Past the Language Learning Plateau

Details: Written by: Maya Lach-Aidelbaum; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

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My German was slow to improve in Munich. Here's why.

Unlocking Taiwan With Music

Details: Written by: Iris Fu; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

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How Chinese pop hits have taught me cultural lessons no textbook ever can.

4 Challenges to Expect as a Digital Nomad

Details: Written by: Ashley Madden; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

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Want to become location independent? Be prepared to compromise.

Germany: Where Extracurriculars Are Harder & Classes Easier

Details: Written by: Maya Lach-Aidelbaum; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

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A Canadian and Colombian reflect on the differences studying abroad.

What to Expect From Reverse Culture Shock

Details: Written by: Anna Matthews; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

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How can you settle back into a place that should feel familiar, but no longer feels like home?

3 Things to Expect from Dating Long-Distance

Details: Written by: Juliann Li; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

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If you're studying abroad while your partner stays home, get ready for these challenges.

Film is Forever

Details: Written by: Tyler Michalek; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

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How analog photography has inspired me to live and share authentically.

4 Things Every Language Learner Does

Details: Written by: Emily Wright; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

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Settling into a French-speaking workplace was far from straight-forward.

5 Ways Being a Digital Nomad Improves Your Resume

Details: Written by: Ashley Madden; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

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Skills and strengths we've developed while working remotely.

Finding a Sense of Belonging Abroad

Details: Written by: Spencer Kalan; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

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What happens when the novelty wears off?

An Outsider's Perspective on U.S. Politics

Details: Written by: Zoe Bell; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

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It's an interesting—and frustrating—time to live abroad in America.

What It’s Like Trying to Find a Room in Munich (and How Not to Get Scammed)

Details: Written by: Maya Lach-Aidelbaum; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

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How not to get taken advantage of in a city that's in the midst of a housing crisis.

My Weekday Dog

Details: Written by: Lucy Ferguson; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

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The little dog making a big impact on my life in Switzerland

From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

Details: Written by: Jessica Lockhart; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

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A round-up of Verge editorial staffâ€™s favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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A round-up of our favourite blog posts over the past couple of months: How work abroad allows you to create a new reality.

From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

Details: Written by: Jessica Lockhart; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

article header:
From the Field Blog: Editorsâ€™ Choice
article dek:
A round-up of Verge editorial staffâ€™s favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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A round-up of our favourite blog posts over the past couple of months: Dog-sitting in Switzerland; being an outsider in Spain; studying abroad is no holiday; seasoned travellers experience culture shock too.