Untangling the Lessons That I Learned Abroad

Untangling the Lessons That I Learned Abroad

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After returning home, Taylor reflects on how three years of travel has changed her.
Volunteering Across Faiths

Volunteering Across Faiths

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One volunteer shares tips for interacting with Muslim women while volunteering in Tanzania.
How to Start Your Career in China: Four Entry-Level Jobs

How to Start Your Career in China: Four Entry-Level Jobs

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Want to head East, but don't want to teach English as a second language? Here are alternate options for globally minded professionals. 
Why You Meet the Best People Volunteering Abroad

Why You Meet the Best People Volunteering Abroad

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Rebecca reflects on the inspiring people she's met while volunteering in India.
The Trouble with Cornfields

The Trouble with Cornfields

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Without a clear path, it's easy to get lost. Vanessa is trying to find her way.
The True Cost of Working Abroad in London

The True Cost of Working Abroad in London

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Dreaming of the expat life? Cheylene shares what it really costs to live in the United Kingdom.
Impossible Barriers: When the Distance is Just Too Far

Impossible Barriers: When the Distance is Just Too Far

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Gillian discovers that physical distance can seem even greater when someone at home passes away.  
Life in London: Expectations vs. Reality

Life in London: Expectations vs. Reality

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What it's really like to work abroad in the United Kingdom's biggest city.
Five Things I’ve Learned from Volunteering in India

Five Things I’ve Learned from Volunteering in India

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Rebecca shares the key skills that you'll need to navigate life in South Asia.
How Travel Changed My Identity

How Travel Changed My Identity

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Adele always knew what she wanted to be when she grew up—until she started travelling.
Why Im Taking An Adult Gap Year

Why I'm Taking An Adult "Gap Year"

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Why Vanessa is leaving behind her apartment, cat and "good job" to volunteer abroad.
Celebrating Holi in India

Celebrating Holi in India

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Rebecca discovers the most colourful way to participate in India's iconic festival. 
What to Do When Your Volunteer Abroad Program Doesnt Go as Expected

What to Do When Your Volunteer Abroad Program Doesn't Go as Expected

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What happens when the reality of your overseas placement doesn't meet expectations?
Why British Food is the Best

Why British Food is the Best

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Hannah shares some of the food that's fuelled her study sessions abroad.
A Day in the Life of a Volunteer in India

A Day in the Life of a Volunteer in India

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Ever wonder what it'd be like to volunteer abroad? Rebecca shares a typical day.
Fantasies & Fears of Life Overseas

Fantasies & Fears of Life Overseas

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The greatest challenge of moving overseas is expectation management. 
Preparing to Volunteer in Africa

Preparing to Volunteer in Africa

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Five last-minute activities to do before you board your plane.
A Beginners Guide to Margaret River

A Beginner's Guide to Margaret River

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Take advantage of your working holiday abroad by exploring one of Australia's wine hot spots.
My First Day as a Volunteer in India

My First Day as a Volunteer in India

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On a day full of potential disasters, Rebecca realizes that she's made the right decision.
Applying to Graduate School Abroad

Applying to Graduate School Abroad

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How Kalee chose her perfect overseas study abroad opportunity.

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