Becoming a Better Scientist

Becoming a Better Scientist

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After returning to Yale this Fall, Elizabeth reflects on her summer spent in the jungle.
A Summer Spent in the Jungle

A Summer Spent in the Jungle

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What more reason do you need to work abroad?
The Search for Real Panamanian Food

The Search for Real Panamanian Food

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Finding local food has never been this hard--or this easy.
Top 4 Purchases in Panama

Top 4 Purchases in Panama

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Four essentials for the Central American jungle at the low cost of $16.29.
The Hong Kong Rugby Sevens

The Hong Kong Rugby Sevens

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Liam experiences a taste of local sporting culture.
Why You Should Learn a Foreign Language

Why You Should Learn a Foreign Language

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Stepping outside of your language safety net.
Waiting for the Rain

Waiting for the Rain

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A race to return home.
Top 3 Towns in Cordoba Province

Top 3 Towns in Cordoba Province

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Three uniquely Argentinean excursions.
CRCC Asia: An internship in China is the adventure of a lifetime!

CRCC Asia: An internship in China is the adventure of a lifetime!

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CRCC Asia is the leading internship provider for China – placements and travel in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Keeping the Faith in Panama

Keeping the Faith in Panama

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A visit to Sunday mass enhances Elizabeth's summer abroad.
Turning Off Autopilot

Turning Off Autopilot

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What it's like to complete a six-week AIESEC internship.
One Life in a Billion

One Life in a Billion

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    One Life in a Billion

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    When Carly Vandergriendt witnesses a traffic accident in India, she is left wondering what the value of a human life is in a country where people aren't at a premium.

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When Carly Vandergriendt witnesses a traffic accident in India, she is left wondering what the value of a human life is in a country where people aren't at a premium.
One Life in a Billion

One Life in a Billion

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    One Life in a Billion

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    When Carly Vandergriendt witnesses a traffic accident in India, she is left wondering what the value of a human life is in a country where people aren't at a premium.

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When Carly Vandergriendt witnesses a traffic accident in India, she is left wondering what the value of a human life is in a country where people aren't at a premium.
Write of Passage: Working as a Journalist in Thailand

Write of Passage: Working as a Journalist in Thailand

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    Write of Passage

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    Armed with a journalism degree, Mai Nguyen thought she was prepared for her internship in Thailand. But a run-in with police taught her there’s a whole new set of rules here.

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Armed with a journalism degree, Mai Nguyen thought she was prepared for her internship in Thailand. But a run-in with police taught her there’s a whole new set of rules here.
Great Excavations: Volunteering on Archaeological Sites Worldwide

Great Excavations: Volunteering on Archaeological Sites Worldwide

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    If you have a penchant for the past and don’t mind a bit of dirt under your nails, diggers are in demand.

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If you have a penchant for the past and don’t mind a bit of dirt under your nails, diggers are in demand.
From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

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    A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few weeks.

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A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few weeks.
Identifying Plants in Panama

Identifying Plants in Panama

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Elizabeth explains one of the key functions of her research abroad project.

The First Month of an Overseas Internship

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An inside look at an internship in Argentina.
Meeting the Neighbours in Panama

Meeting the Neighbours in Panama

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Living in a jungle for the summer means being exposed to wildlife--both big and small.
A Summer Research Internship: STRI at BCI

A Summer Research Internship: STRI at BCI

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It's the most-studied tropical forest in the world. Here's why and how you can get involved.

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