How to Learn a Second Language

How to Learn a Second Language

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Making the most of a semester overseas by brushing up on a second language.
Surviving Rainy Season in Vietnam

Surviving Rainy Season in Vietnam

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Preparing for typhoons while working abroad.
Uganda vs. Rwanda

Uganda vs. Rwanda

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Trina contemplates the Rwandan side of the border; taxis, borders and brioche.
Why You Should Study Abroad in a Small City

Why You Should Study Abroad in a Small City

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The benefits of staying out of the cities.
The Difference Between Travelling and Living Abroad

The Difference Between "Travelling" and "Living Abroad"

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Trina learns that living is less romantic than travel.
The Uncertainty of Volunteering Abroad

The Uncertainty of Volunteering Abroad

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What to do when excitement turns into anxiety.

Disconnected: Life Abroad, Without Internet

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What happens when you have to live life offline?
Transitioning from Textbooks to Tourist Town

Transitioning from Textbooks to Tourist Town

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Putting a degree in International Project Management to work.
Getting a Student Visa, German-Style

Getting a Student Visa, German-Style

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How to ease the bureaucratic process of studying abroad.
Finding Positivity Across the Globe

Finding Positivity Across the Globe

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It’s one month into my international development fellowship with the Aga Khan Foundation Canada and I can say I am finally finding my footing.
Blending in to Foreign Territory

Blending in to Foreign Territory

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Melissa considers the differences between working in Korea and studying in Denmark.
Riding With Edna

Riding With Edna

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Trina experiences a Ugandan celebration of life.
How to Deal With Travel Theft

How to Deal With Travel Theft

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Keeping your cool in an uncomfortable situation.
Finding Comfort Overseas

Finding Comfort Overseas

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After a sports injury abroad, Sidrah finds her happy place.

Why I Loved Studying Abroad in a City That I Didn't Want to Study In

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It wasn't Jessica's top choice, but she found exactly what she was looking for in Antwerp.
What Makes a Great Study Abroad City?

What Makes a Great "Study Abroad" City?

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Roop lists out the features of a student-friendly big city.
How to Plan a 10,000km Trip

How to Plan a 10,000km Trip

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Creating the ultimate international itinerary.
Working Abroad: After the Honeymoon

Working Abroad: After the Honeymoon

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What happens once the culture shock has worn off?
Learning the Language of Rain

Learning the Language of Rain

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Sometimes, communication has nothing to do with words.

Looking at Canada From the Outside In

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The best aspect of reverse culture shock is figuring out what you were taking for granted.

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