Get a Career Edge—Take the Gap out of Gap Year

Get a Career Edge—Take the 'Gap' out of 'Gap Year'

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    Take the "Gap" out of "Gap Year"

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    Be strategic about your international experience and stand out from the crowd.

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    Winter 2014

Be strategic about your international experience and stand out from the crowd.
The Adventure of Going Home

The Adventure of Going Home

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How to carry the momentum of adventure abroad home.

Battling Stereotypes in Eastern Europe

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Vodka drinking? Disrespectful towards women? Amber discovers that there's more to a country than its reputation.
How to Navigate a Taiwanese Night Market

How to Navigate a Taiwanese Night Market

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A directory to the best eats and the cheapest treats.

Dampening Culture Shock on the Flight

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How to make the most of your plane journey.

An Eye-Opening Experience in Poland

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Amber starts her second consecutive internship overseas.
5 Lessons for Surviving Hong Kong

5 Lessons for Surviving Hong Kong

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Working abroad in Hong Kong has taught Monica how to navigate the city's social norms.
Coping With Homesickness

Coping With Homesickness

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One day it just hits you; you are completely alone.
Catching the Travel Bug

Catching the Travel Bug

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It's the best kind of illness and Rob's got it bad.
The Benefits of Working Internationally

The Benefits of Working Internationally

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A day-in-the-life of an intern abroad.
Breaking Rules in Cappadocia

Breaking Rules in Cappadocia

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Amber experiences the kindness of strangers in her host country.
Make it Count: 5 Questions to Ask When Planning a Gap Year

Make it Count: 5 Questions to Ask When Planning a Gap Year

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Be strategic about your international experience and wow them at your next job interview.

A Whole New World in Brazil

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Working abroad is far from a solo experience.
Accepting a Turkish Way of Life

Accepting a Turkish Way of Life

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How to let go of "normal."
5 Reasons Why Experiencing Culture Shock is Good for You

5 Reasons Why Experiencing Culture Shock is Good for You

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How to make the best of an overwhelming experience.
That Awkward Moment When Your Ex Tells You Hes Getting an Arranged Marriage

That Awkward Moment When Your Ex Tells You He's Getting an Arranged Marriage

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Is falling in love the greatest risk of travel?

Finding a New Home in Hong Kong

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I never imagined I’d be living in one of the largest financial hubs of the world.

Strangers No More

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Rob learns that sometimes you meet friends in unexpected places.
How Traveling Renewed My Perspective on Canadian Multiculturalism

How Traveling Renewed My Perspective on Canadian Multiculturalism

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After returning to Canada, Carly is starting to examine race and culture in her home country.
When Homesickness Strikes

When Homesickness Strikes

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Nadine discovers the ultimate cure for culture shock: bungee jumping.

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