How to Volunteer at the Olympics—and Beyond
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- Written by: Sheila Taylor
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Let the games begin.
When In Teresina: How to Beat the Heat
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- Written by: Eva Huang
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Five tips for keeping cool while working abroad.
The Tuberculosis Challenge
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- Written by: Greg Snell
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Greg is ready to start the best job in the world in South Australia. The only problem? Tuberculosis.
Ingenuity of Rocinha
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- Written by: Rob Small
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Rob visits the favellas of Brazil for an eye-opening experience.
The Adventure of Going Home
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- Written by: Rob Small
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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How to carry the momentum of adventure abroad home.
Catching the Travel Bug
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- Written by: Rob Small
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It's the best kind of illness and Rob's got it bad.
A Whole New World in Brazil
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- Written by: Rob Small
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Working abroad is far from a solo experience.
Strangers No More
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- Written by: Rob Small
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Rob learns that sometimes you meet friends in unexpected places.
Preventing Culture Shock
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- Written by: Rob Small
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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With less than a month to go, Rob is trying to stop culture shock—before it even happens.
Why I Decided to Intern in Brazil
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- Written by: Rob Small
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Asking "why" is the most important question before starting an internship abroad.
What I Learned From My Overseas Internship
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- Written by: Samantha Phelan
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For AIESEC intern Samantha, three months in Brazil resulted in a lifetime of change.
Found in Translation
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- Written by: Samantha Phelan
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ESL teacher Samantha is learning firsthand just what it means to study a new language.
The Best and Worst Things About Brazil
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- Written by: Samantha Phelan
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Political corruption, tiered education systems and football: Sam hones in on key differences between Canada and Brazil.
Debunking Brazilian Myths
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- Written by: Samantha Phelan
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An intern's first week in Brazil.
Travelling as a Local, Not a Tourist
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- Written by: Samantha Phelan
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For blogger Samantha, interacting with locals is the key to true cultural immersion.
Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations
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- Written by: Liane Cerminara
- Category: Travel Health
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Why you should consider a pre-trip shot in the arm.
Working Abroad: A Beginners Guide
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- Written by: Susan Griffith
- Category: Work Abroad
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Anyone with a bit of pluck can find temporary work abroad, says Susan Griffith, author of Work Your Way Around the World. It may not be all glamour, but there are loads of opportunities.
Must-See Global Eco Hotspots
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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Attention eco-conscious travellers! This special destination section scans the map for the planet's top biological hotspots. From historical landmarks to reefs and forests, here are 13 eco hotspots you need to see—and ways you can make your travels contribute to their conservation.
How to Find Casual Work Overseas
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- Written by: Susan Griffith
- Category: Work Abroad
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Have a budget for six months of travel but want to stay a year? Consider picking up a short-term job abroad.