Crisis of Faith in One's Self
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- Written by: Mike Land
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Thirty-three years ago, Mike was filled with doubt as he set out to volunteer. All that has changed.
2,400 Kilometres in 98 Hours
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- Written by: Mike Land
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Mike discovers that travel is about the people, not the tourist destinations.
Barriers to Connecting
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- Written by: Mike Land
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Mike pushes beyond his comfort zone to make a difference.
Volunteering "Abroad" in the USA
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- Written by: Mike Land
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Mike sets out on his journey to meet angels working in America.
International Jobs for All Seasons
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- Written by: Betsy McCausland
- Category: Work Abroad
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International Jobs for All Seasons
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Five unique seasonal opportunities to work your way around the world.
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Five unique seasonal opportunities to work your way around the world.
How Studying Abroad Can Help Save the World
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- Written by: Jeff Minthorn
- Category: Study Abroad
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
An international education is fundamental to promoting a world that actually gets along.
Backgrounder: Haiti
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
A nation in the remaking—again.
Buzz Off!: Preventing Insect-Borne Diseases at Home and Abroad
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
There are tons of bugs out there. So how do you avoid getting bitten and other unpleasant side effects? Dr. Mark Wise has a few suggestions.
Staying Safe Overseas: What Your Country Can't Do for You
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- Written by: Tom Peacock
- Category: Travel Health
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
If you get yourself into a bad situation, make sure you can get yourself out of it. What to do when the worst happens abroad.
Backgrounder: Afghanistan
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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Beyond the bombings: a glimpse of Afghanistan's recent and not-so-recent history.
How to Teach an Impromptu ESL Class
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- Written by: Rachelle Delaney
- Category: Work Abroad
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Helpful hints on how to cope when you find yourself unexpectedly standing in front of a class that doesn't speak your language, but wants to.
How to Write an International Resume
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- Written by: Andrea Gourgy
- Category: Work Abroad
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
Verge asks the experts how to tailor your resume to land that job overseas.
International Opportunities in the Health Sciences
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- Written by: Elena Sosa Lerín
- Category: Work Abroad
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Looking to hit the road with your stethoscope? Here's how to put your degree to work overseas.
Pumpin' the Volume: District Six Records
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- Written by: Andrea Gourgy
- Category: Why we travel
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Former development studies student and District Six Records founder, Dave Guenette, has introduced North America to some of Africa's hottest musicians. It's not about charity: it's about music.
Choosing a TEFL Course
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- Written by: Kim Fisher
- Category: Work Abroad
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
Interested in teaching overseas but overwhelmed at the options for learning how? Start here for some basics in choosing the right course for you.
Getting Around by Bus
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- Written by: Albert Koehl
- Category: Budget Traveller
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
Buses aren't only an eco-friendly way to travel: When it comes to adventure, airplanes just don't compare.
What are Your Travel Ethics?
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- Written by: Bill Frederick
- Category: Budget Traveller
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Bill Frederick kicks off Verge Magazine's new Travel Ethics column with a look at the counterpoint of competing values.