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- By Simon Worsfold
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Learn how to see the best the UK has to offer, while avoiding the crowds and making those loonies last.
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- By Erin Grinnell
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After decades of war, resignation has replaced hope for many young Afghans who have never seen peace.
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- By Verge
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Beyond the bombings: a glimpse of Afghanistan's recent and not-so-recent history.
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- By Tannis Hett and Tom Peacock
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The challenges of beating HIV/AIDS in Africa are enormous—but the spirit of its young people may be even greater.
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- By Tom Peacock
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The 2004 tsunami that slammed South East Asia has all but disappeared from the headlines here, but in the year since a group of UBC students has been working quietly to help people in Aceh, Indonesia, rebuild their homes and lives.
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- By Dr. Mark Wise
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Key advice on how to prepare for—and avoid—a mental meltdown abroad.
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- By Rachelle Delaney
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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.
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- By Tom Peacock
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This province of Indonesia felt the impact of the 2004 tsunami more than anywhere else on the planet. The good news? It has helped to wage peace in this war-torn region.
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- By Cheryl Dunkerton
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So you want to take your university studies abroad? Here are some resources to get you started.
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