12-Month Youth Inclusion Advisor Placement in Sri Lanka

12-Month "Youth Inclusion Advisor" Placement in Sri Lanka

The Uniterra Program is now accepting applications for a volunteer Youth Inclusion Advisor for a project in Sri Lanka. Return flights, accommodations and a modest monthly living allowance are included. Apply by January 31st, 2019.
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The Power of Friendship & Buses in Vietnam

The Power of Friendship & Buses in Vietnam

When a lost item results in finding something even greater. 
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The DIY Sabbatical

The DIY Sabbatical

How I turned the idea of an adult gap year into a reality. 
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Who Are the Mizuan?

Who Are the Mizuan?

Meeting Nobel prize winners, environmental experts and activists aboard Peace Boat. 
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Russian Beauty in the Eyes of an American Beholder

Russian Beauty in the Eyes of an American Beholder

Does adapting to Russia mean choosing to be "beautiful"?
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What it Means to Gulyat

What it Means to "Gulyat"

I walked my way from being a tourist to a resident of St. Petersburg.
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What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?

What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?

Preparing for five continents and 23 countries is no easy feat. 
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The Many Faces of Russia

The Many Faces of Russia

What's the difference between Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union?
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A Day in the Life of a Teacher in Thailand

A Day in the Life of a Teacher in Thailand

What life is really like as a full-time "kru" in Korat. 
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7 Things I Learned Living in Tokyo

7 Things I Learned Living in Tokyo

As I prepare to start my second year in Japan, I'm looking back on how I've changed. 
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Adopting a Russian Identity

Adopting a Russian Identity

What's in a name? As Katrina learns while studying abroad in Russia, a lot. 
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How to Say Goodbye

How to Say Goodbye

Leaving one country is marked in different ways. 
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Goodbye JET, Hello Peace Boat!

Goodbye JET, Hello Peace Boat!

The worst part of starting a new adventure is saying goodbye. 
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The Challenges of Teaching in a Khmer Classroom

The Challenges of Teaching in a Khmer Classroom

How I turned from a late-night bartender into an early-morning teacher. 
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Teaching English in South Korea: Navigating the Visa Crackdown

Teaching English in South Korea: Navigating the Visa Crackdown

Following recent immigration raids in Seoul, EFL teachers need to know the rules of employment. 
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Is There a Right Age to Teach Abroad?

Is There a "Right" Age to Teach Abroad?

TEFL is often considered a young person's pursuit. Here's why that should change. 
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The Difference Between Being a Tourist and an Expat

The Difference Between Being a "Tourist" and an "Expat"

How my life has changed since I moved to Cambodia. 
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