Saying Hello the Spanish Way

Saying Hello the Spanish Way

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Learning to embrace Spanish culture, one greeting at a time.
Deaf Person Travel Tips

Deaf Person Travel Tips

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Volunteering abroad can be difficult. Here are some strategies that helped me on my journey.  
Becoming a Freelancer in Switzerland

Becoming a Freelancer in Switzerland

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Frustrated by the job search process, I decided to go my own way. Here's how. 
Losing An Old Friend in a New City

Losing An Old Friend in a New City

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My dog, Louie, was my home in a place away far from home. 
The Reality of Working Abroad in a Multicultural Office

The Reality of Working Abroad in a Multicultural Office

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It wasn’t always easy, but every day was a journey.
The Countdown to Goodbye

The Countdown to Goodbye

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In the days before my departure, I'm thinking about what it means to study abroad.  
Studying With a Sense of Purpose

Studying With a Sense of Purpose

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Volunteering abroad has help me realize my future career aspirations. 
Cobblestones? Say Goodbye to Your Heels.

Cobblestones? Say Goodbye to Your Heels.

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After over a year abroad, my life has changed in lots of little ways. 
How My Precarious Employment Turned Into a Blessing

How My Precarious Employment Turned Into a Blessing

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My own underemployment has allowed me to volunteer with underemployed youth abroad. 
Modern Day Troubadour

Modern Day Troubadour

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How music transcends culture and language. 
How to Say Goodbye

How to Say Goodbye

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Trips for navigating through a terrain fraught with emotion.   
What it Means to Gulyat

What it Means to "Gulyat"

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I walked my way from being a tourist to a resident of St. Petersburg.
Closing the Gap on a Long-Distance Relationship

Closing the Gap on a Long-Distance Relationship

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Love makes us do craziest things, and moving abroad is one of them. 
Three Places to Explore Alone

Three Places to Explore Alone

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My tips for learning about your new city solo. 
How I Fell in Love In—and With—Spain

How I Fell in Love In—and With—Spain

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I swore I'd never return to Madrid, but life had other plans for me.
Trusting Your Travel Gut

Trusting Your Travel Gut

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Sometimes, not wanting to travel is more than just "cold feet."
What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?

What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?

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Preparing for five continents and 23 countries is no easy feat. 
Missing Madrid: Settling into Life After Living Abroad

Missing Madrid: Settling into Life After Living Abroad

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What I learned working abroad—and how it's changed me. 
The Many Faces of Russia

The Many Faces of Russia

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What's the difference between Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union?
A Day in the Life of a Volunteer at a Deaf School in Rwanda

A Day in the Life of a Volunteer at a Deaf School in Rwanda

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The children are back and ready to learn, and I'm back and ready to teach. 

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