What It's Like to Volunteer Abroad with No Internet or Cell Phone
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I'm on an enforced digital detox.
The DIY Sabbatical
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- Written by: Alana Jenkins
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
How I turned the idea of an adult gap year into a reality.
Who Are the Mizuan?
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Meeting Nobel prize winners, environmental experts and activists aboard Peace Boat.
Russian Beauty in the Eyes of an American Beholder
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- Written by: Katrina Keegan
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Does adapting to Russia mean choosing to be "beautiful"?
My Role on Peace Boat
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
A glimpse into the life of a volunteer teacher.
What it Means to "Gulyat"
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- Written by: Katrina Keegan
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
I walked my way from being a tourist to a resident of St. Petersburg.
What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Preparing for five continents and 23 countries is no easy feat.
The Many Faces of Russia
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- Written by: Katrina Keegan
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
What's the difference between Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union?
A Day in the Life of a Teacher in Thailand
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- Written by: Addie Weller
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
What life is really like as a full-time "kru" in Korat.
7 Things I Learned Living in Tokyo
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- Written by: Lorraine Chai
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
As I prepare to start my second year in Japan, I'm looking back on how I've changed.
Adopting a Russian Identity
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- Written by: Katrina Keegan
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
What's in a name? As Katrina learns while studying abroad in Russia, a lot.
How to Say Goodbye
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Leaving one country is marked in different ways.
Goodbye JET, Hello Peace Boat!
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
The worst part of starting a new adventure is saying goodbye.
The Challenges of Teaching in a Khmer Classroom
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- Written by: Alexandra Merullo
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
How I turned from a late-night bartender into an early-morning teacher.
Teaching English in South Korea: Navigating the Visa Crackdown
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- Written by: Adam Hardy
- Category: Work Abroad
Following recent immigration raids in Seoul, EFL teachers need to know the rules of employment.
Is There a "Right" Age to Teach Abroad?
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- Written by: Lex Cowan
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
TEFL is often considered a young person's pursuit. Here's why that should change.
The Difference Between Being a "Tourist" and an "Expat"
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- Written by: Alexandra Merullo
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
How my life has changed since I moved to Cambodia.
Disco Fever's Dead, But Dengue Fever Isn't
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- Written by: Addie Weller
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Here’s how I dealt with getting the dreaded illness in Thailand.
What It's Like to Teach English in Siberia
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- Written by: Jillian Elkin
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Being an ESL teacher in Novosibirsk means working with students of all ages.
Why I'm Moving to Cambodia
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- Written by: Alexandra Merullo
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
One month in Siem Reap turned into three. Now, my whole future has changed.
