Finalizing an Au Pair Contract

Finalizing an Au Pair Contract

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What you should negotiate before heading overseas. 
Living Well (Cheaply) in Switzerland

Living Well (Cheaply) in Switzerland

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How well-being in Switzerland is more affordable than I thought.
What Its Like to Study at an Italian University

What It's Like to Study at an Italian University

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I thought I knew what to expect during my year abroad—but there are still surprises. 
What to Expect at a Spanish University

What to Expect at a Spanish University

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Sipping sangria at sunset? To survive, sometimes it's more like hitting the books before bedtime. 
Weathering the Weather

Weathering the Weather

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When it rains, it pours. 
Working Like the Swiss

Working Like the Swiss

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Trying out the Swiss approach to work-life balance.
Saying “Au Revoir” to America: My French Connection

Saying “Au Revoir” to America: My French Connection

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How I became an au pair abroad. 
All Roads Lead to Verona

All Roads Lead to Verona

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When things don't go to plan, make a new one. 
Why Hospitality Jobs are Ideal for Working Holidays

Why Hospitality Jobs are Ideal for Working Holidays

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It turns out scrubbing toilets is a blessing in disguise. 
An Introvert Abroad

An Introvert Abroad

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Can a personality trait prevent a fulfilling experience abroad?
Why I Missed My Flight Home

Why I Missed My Flight Home

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Losing my mom was a reminder that life goes quickly. 
Study Abroad: Living Lectures

Study Abroad: Living Lectures

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Academic immersion means stepping out of the classroom and into a bigger learning environment.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

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How I'll remember my time studying abroad. 
Pros and Cons of Freelancing Abroad

Pros and Cons of Freelancing Abroad

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What to expect when you start your own business abroad. 
Wedding Planning Abroad

Wedding Planning Abroad

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Planning a wedding is stressful on its own—but then add 6,000km between you and your destination. 
Making the Most of Your Time Abroad

Making the Most of Your Time Abroad

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Semesters abroad are designed for more than studying and sleep. 
Rejigging Expectations for a Move Abroad

Rejigging Expectations for a Move Abroad

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How did I end up in a small fishing village in Cornwall?
Saying Hello the Spanish Way

Saying Hello the Spanish Way

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Learning to embrace Spanish culture, one greeting at a time.
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. 

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