One Month: From Decision to Goodbye
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- Written by: Izzy Shen
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What happens when a move abroad happens in fast forward?
Eid al-Adha: A Feast to Remember
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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One of the two main Muslim holidays, Eid al-Adha, is always celebrated memorably with never-ending feasts.
Two Languages = Twice the Fun
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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Learning and flipping back and forth between two languages is always a fun, yet tricky, challenge.
What It's Like Teaching at an International University
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
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Adjusting to new schedules is just the start of understanding different academic systems.
When the Strange New Road Becomes Familiar
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- Written by: Lynsey Clayton
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What happens when your first month abroad becomes two years abroad?
Finding Furry Family Members Abroad
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
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The cat distribution system works—just be ready for it when it finds you.
Picking Up on Proper Etiquette in Tajikistan
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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As an expat, learning a new country's social etiquette can result in embarrassing and often funny faux pas.
The Ripple Effects of Grief as an Expat
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- Written by: Lynsey Clayton
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Is it different to live abroad when you no longer have a home to return to?
Sp-ringing in the New Year
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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Celebrating holidays internationally is always a blast—and Persian New Year is no exception.
How to Adjust to Life in Tajikistan as an Expat
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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A guide to overcoming the initial administrative and cultural hurdles.
Preparing for Life in Tajikistan
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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An abrupt change in plans meant I needed to take a crash course in Central Asia.
What to Expect from Winter in Lisbon
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- Written by: Lynsey Clayton
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Think Portugal serves up nothing but warm weather and sunny days? Think again.
Yes, Virginia: Gagauzia is Real
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
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You can't go to Oz or Narnia or Westeros—but you can go to Gagauzia.
Celebrating Christmas the Portuguese Way
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- Written by: Lynsey Clayton
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What it's like as an expat living in Lisbon during the silly season.
A Taste of Native Japanese
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- Written by: Parker Blair
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How I fast-tracked my language learning by working in a restaurant.
When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn
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- Written by: Rachel Gow
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The most important travel skill isn't perseverance; it's flexibility.
How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety
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- Written by: Rachel Gow
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I dreamed of being an auxiliares de conversación in a big city. But life had other plans.
How to Learn the Language of Your New Country
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- Written by: Lynsey Clayton
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Six strategies I've used to learn Portuguese.
Every Day is Wine Day in Moldova
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- Written by: Bob Eckhart
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Never heard of Moldovan wine? That may soon change.
I Went to France to Find My Heart
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- Written by: Treasure Aamayah
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I had always felt like I was searching for somewhere to belong.