Robbie Burns & Me
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- Written by: Spencer Kalan
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
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How living in Scotland has pushed me to re-examine my identity.
Packing List for the Jungle
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- Written by: Amelia McKinlay
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Seven essential items for surviving the tropics.
Can I Be a Vegan in Madrid?
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- Written by: Anna Matthews
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
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The challenges of upholding a vegan lifestyle in a country that ranks second in Europe for meat consumption.
My Gap Year (or Two) in Israel
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- Written by: Madeline Black
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Israel isn't an easy place to live. Yet, I decided to stay. Here's why.
Choosing A Life Abroad Over Home Ownership
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- Written by: Ashley Madden
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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When society told me settle down, I booked a flight. Here’s why you could, too.
Preparing to Work Abroad in America? Pack Your Patience
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- Written by: Zoe Bell
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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What you can expect if you're heading south of the 49th.
From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months: Ditching home-ownership for a life of travel; trading a soul-sucking job at home for work abroad; study abroad lessons that aren't strictly academic and how living in another country may shift your long-held sense of work-life balance.
Exiting Expat Life
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- Written by: Melissa Verwey
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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I knew there would be tears shed when I left home. What I didn't expect was the sadness that would accompany saying "so long" to expat life.
The “Right” Job: How to Trust your Gut and Escape the Ordinary
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- Written by: Zoe Bell
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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I landed a job immediately after graduation. So why wasn't I happy?
The Power of Grassroots Exchange
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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What I have learned from exchange programs on Peace Boat.
Balancing Selflessness and Self as a Volunteer
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- Written by: Alana Jenkins
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Learning when to give to others and when to give back to yourself.
Cash Pros and Money Woes in the UK
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- Written by: Amanda Belcourt
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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How far can your finances stretch during your time abroad?
Finalizing an Au Pair Contract
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- Written by: Cody Bartram
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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What you should negotiate before heading overseas.
Living Well (Cheaply) in Switzerland
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- Written by: Lucy Ferguson
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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How well-being in Switzerland is more affordable than I thought.
What It's Like to Study at an Italian University
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- Written by: Katie Smith
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
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I thought I knew what to expect during my year abroad—but there are still surprises.
What to Expect at a Spanish University
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- Written by: Anna Matthews
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
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Sipping sangria at sunset? To survive, sometimes it's more like hitting the books before bedtime.
Weathering the Weather
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- Written by: Spencer Kalan
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
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When it rains, it pours.
The Mindful Farm
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- Written by: Alana Jenkins
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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A farm in Thailand where food and mindfulness grow in abundance.
Working Like the Swiss
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- Written by: Lucy Ferguson
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Trying out the Swiss approach to work-life balance.
Saying “Au Revoir” to America: My French Connection
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- Written by: Cody Bartram
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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How I became an au pair abroad.