
Why I Chose to Study Abroad in Taiwan
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- Written by: Rebecca Janacek
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
I decided to study abroad in Taiwan—then the coronavirus pandemic hit. Here's how my semester abroad is unfolding so far.

How COVID-19 Impacts my Semester Abroad in Taiwan
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- Written by: Rebecca Janacek
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
As a biology student, I have always been fascinated by pandemics. But I never expected to live through one—especially while studying abroad.

Putting it All on the Table: Eating with Host Families
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- Written by: Katrina Keegan
- Category: Study Abroad
Signing up for a homestay means navigating a new culture, family and diet. From dietary restrictions to vehement dislikes, here's how to find your place at the table.
Eating with Host Families
Finding your way in a family and culture, one bite at a time.

The Realities of Managing a Chronic Health Condition Abroad
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- Written by: Alexandra Merullo
- Category: Travel Health
I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel.
Emergencies Abroad: Dealing with a Chronic Health Condition
I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel.

How to Use a Squat Toilet
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- Written by: Patti Lefkos
- Category: Travel Health
Keeping spiffy in the trailside biffie—the (literal) lowdown and dirty.
How to Use a Squat Toilet
Keeping spiffy in the trailside biffie - the (literal) lowdown and dirty.

How to Learn Thai in Thailand
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- Written by: Amy Poulton
- Category: Study Abroad
For anyone living and working in Thailand, learning the language will help deepen your understanding of the culture.

A Bite of Beijing
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- Written by: Huining Luo, Qian Zhang, Huan Yan & Chen Liang
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Four Chinese students share their favourite local snacks—and some history of their city in the process.

Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad
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- Written by: Kelly Iverson
- Category: Travel Health
Receiving an unwanted health diagnosis is never easy. But what if you're living overseas?
Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad
Receiving an unwanted health diagnosis is never easy. But what if you're living overseas?

Why I'm Leaving Tokyo with Unfinished Business
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- Written by: Lorraine Chai
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
After three years in Tokyo, moving away feels like leaving home all over again.

Goodbye Beijing: Lessons From my Internship in China
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- Written by: Hayley Duszynski
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
What I learned about myself—and what I wish I did differently.

What I Learned from Chinese Calligraphy Class
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- Written by: Hayley Duszynski
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Learning the ancient art of calligraphy was a difficult—yet meaningful—experience to have in China.

A World of Opportunity
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- Written by: Tyler Michalek
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Following three months of international travel, I returned to the States in late June to find that my summer had just begun.

Where Old Meets New: A Guide to Beijing's Skyline
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- Written by: Hayley Duszynski
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
The fascinating architecture is just one of the reasons I love Beijing.

Exploring Beijing's Artistic Hub
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- Written by: Hayley Duszynski
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
A creative guide to the 798 Art District.

How I'm Preparing to Work in China
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- Written by: Hayley Duszynski
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
From my previous experiences living abroad, here's what I expect.

My First Day in Beijing
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- Written by: Hayley Duszynski
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
It was a crazy day on the other side of the world.

From Britain to Beijing
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- Written by: Hayley Duszynski
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Here's why I decided to move to China—and what scares me most.

Reality Check: Working Abroad in Japan
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- Written by: Lorraine Chai
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Is Japanese work culture as intense as the media portrays?

Day in the Life: A National Security Language Initiative Student
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- Written by: Iris Fu
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
A glimpse into what life looks like studying Mandarin in Taiwan.

Perspiration: Adjusting to Life in Taiwan
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- Written by: Iris Fu
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
My first week abroad was marked by a lot of sweat.