What Its Like Teaching at an International University

What It's Like Teaching at an International University

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Adjusting to new schedules is just the start of understanding different academic systems.
When the Strange New Road Becomes Familiar

When the Strange New Road Becomes Familiar

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What happens when your first month abroad becomes two years abroad?
The Ripple Effects of Grief as an Expat

The Ripple Effects of Grief as an Expat

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Is it different to live abroad when you no longer have a home to return to?    
Three Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

Three Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

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How joining a volunteering project can help to grow both personally and personally.
The Risk of Studying Abroad? Its Worth It.

The Risk of Studying Abroad? It's Worth It.

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I've learned that jumping into the unknown always pays off.
What to Expect from Winter in Lisbon

What to Expect from Winter in Lisbon

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Think Portugal serves up nothing but warm weather and sunny days? Think again.
Tales From the Azores

Tales From the Azores

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Could my new home be the lost city of Atlantis?
Everything You Need to Know about Volunteering in a Coliving Space

Everything You Need to Know about Volunteering in a Coliving Space

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Forget WWOOFING; working in a coliving space might just be the ultimate volunteer abroad position. 
How Adventure Has Helped Me Adjust to Life Abroad

How Adventure Has Helped Me Adjust to Life Abroad

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A spirit of adventure is the antidote to the monotony of routine. 
A Model for Slow Travel in the Azores

A Model for Slow Travel in the Azores

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The popularity of the Azores has skyrocketed—but it's come at a cost.
Caught in the Liminal Spaces

Caught in the Liminal Spaces

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On airports and awaiting the next adventure. 
Celebrating Christmas the Portuguese Way

Celebrating Christmas the Portuguese Way

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What it's like as an expat living in Lisbon during the silly season.
Dealing with Subtle Cultural Differences

Dealing with Subtle Cultural Differences

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Not all cultural differences are easy to spot or identify, making it harder to adjust.
Dealing with the Lows of Life Abroad

Dealing with the Lows of Life Abroad

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Confession time: Living abroad is hard.
Does Liverpool Live Up to Its Reputation?

Does Liverpool Live Up to Its Reputation?

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My first impressions of England's notorious northern city.
Scratching the Travel Itch

Scratching the Travel Itch

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Moving abroad begins with an itch.
When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn

When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn

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The most important travel skill isn't perseverance; it's flexibility.
How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety

How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety

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I dreamed of being an auxiliares de conversación in a big city. But life had other plans. 
How to Learn the Language of Your New Country

How to Learn the Language of Your New Country

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Six strategies I've used to learn Portuguese. 
Every Day is Wine Day in Moldova

Every Day is Wine Day in Moldova

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Never heard of Moldovan wine? That may soon change. 

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