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Safe Passage

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    Risk Managers' top tips for staying healthy, happy and safe while studying abroad.

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Risk Managers' top tips for staying healthy, happy and safe while studying abroad.
Con Voyage

Con Voyage

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    How to avoid scams, keep your cash—and still have fun.

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How to avoid scams, keep your cash—and still have fun.
Parenting on an Adult Gap Year

Parenting on an "Adult Gap Year"

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Parenting abroad and across the ocean requires strong family communication.
Selective Vaccinations: Staying Healthy Off the Beaten Path

Selective Vaccinations: Staying Healthy Off the Beaten Path

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Which shots do you really need? It depends not only on where you're going, but also what you'll be doing there. Part two of a two-part series.
How Expats View Germanys Rules

How Expats View Germany's Rules

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Immigrants from around the world share their impressions about life in Germany.    
6 Steps to a Weekend Excursion

6 Steps to a Weekend Excursion

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Everyone takes a weekend trip while studying abroad, but where do you start?
Good Manners are Universal

Good Manners are Universal

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A German language course turns out to be much more than just a bilingual learning experience.
What to Expect from a Semester in Hong Kong

What to Expect from a Semester in Hong Kong

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Why you should study abroad in Asia's World City.
5 Ways to Travel Like a Local

5 Ways to Travel Like a Local

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Tourist guidebooks and websites aren’t the best way to learn about a destination. Try these tips instead.
Where Should I Study Abroad?

Where Should I Study Abroad?

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The success of your semester overseas is about far more than just your destination. Returned student Meghan explains.  
Cultural Differences: From England to Italy

Cultural Differences: From England to Italy

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Three cultural differences one study abroad student notices during her time in Bologna. 
The Best Part of Long-Term Study Abroad

The Best Part of Long-Term Study Abroad

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After winter holidays at home, Emily dreads going back to Amsterdam—but returns to a pleasant surprise. 
Making the Airport a Breeze

Making the Airport a Breeze

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Tips to turn your time in transit into a success.
Vaccine Tips For Budget Travellers

Vaccine Tips For Budget Travellers

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Travel vaccines can cost a bundle. Asking these questions could save you some money. Part one of a two-part series.
8 Packing Tips for the Return Trip

8 Packing Tips for the Return Trip

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Packing up to go home is harder than it sounds. Here's how to make it easier. 
What I Hope to Learn From Studying Abroad

What I Hope to Learn From Studying Abroad

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Why Abigail is setting off into the unknown this semester.
I Went to Africa and I Didnt Help

I Went to Africa and I Didn't Help

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Tips for reflecting on your role as a traveller in developing countries.
7 Reasons to Study Abroad in Amsterdam

7 Reasons to Study Abroad in Amsterdam

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Why Amsterdam is the ideal student exchange city.
How to Talk About a Disappointing Experience Abroad

How to Talk About a Disappointing Experience Abroad

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How do you share the emotions surrounding a trip didn't live up to your expectations—without offending others? 
How Dangerous is Delhi?

How Dangerous is Delhi?

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Is it safe for women to study abroad in India? Perceptions can differ widely from reality.

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