Give Me a Å! Give Me a Ø!

Give Me a Å! Give Me a Ø!

Picking up the Danish language can be hard, especially with all these linguistic curveballs.
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When Homesickness Strikes

When Homesickness Strikes

Nadine discovers the ultimate cure for culture shock: bungee jumping.
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The Czech Way: Culture in Prague

What differences did Beth spot in three months abroad?
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Preventing Culture Shock

With less than a month to go, Rob is trying to stop culture shock—before it even happens.
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15 Things I Miss About India

15 Things I Miss About India

After a year working abroad, Carly longs for the unexpected.
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How to Make the Most of Your Study Abroad Experience

Five things worth knowing before you depart.
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5 Unique Skills Learned From Travel

5 Unique Skills Learned From Travel

Five skills that will change the way you travel and live your life at home.
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How to Prepare for a Semester Overseas

After working in India, Hunar prepares for her next challenge: a semester in Singapore.
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Differences Between Czech and Canadian Universities

Differences Between Czech and Canadian Universities

Back in Canada, Beth reflects on academic success in Prague.
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Become a Global Citizen Without Leaving Home

There are many ways to have international experiences without actually leaving the country you live in.
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The Right Time to Volunteer Abroad

The "Right" Time to Volunteer Abroad

After seven years, Shanna turns her back on "adulthood" to return to Africa.
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Managing Reverse Culture Shock

Managing Reverse Culture Shock

Clare determines that home isn't where the heart is; it's where the heart has been.
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The Humble Plant

The Humble Plant

Raine makes an amazing discovery in a sweet potato farm over 25 kilometres from Siem Reap.
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10 Points for the Danish Grading System

That’s not 10 out of 10. That’s 10 out of 12.
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Why I Decided to Intern in Brazil

Asking "why" is the most important question before starting an internship abroad.
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Eve Teasing: The Realities of Gender Discrimination in India

Eve Teasing: The Realities of Gender Discrimination in India

A Canadian intern learns to deal with public sexual harassment in India.
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Korean as a Second Language

Being unable to speak Korean has taught Allison that a language barrier can have some surprising effects—both negative and positive.
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Work Culture in Hungary

Work Culture in Hungary

Ever wonder what it'd be like to work in an Eastern European office?
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4 Insider Tips to Thailand

How to feel at home in the land of a thousand smiles.
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An Afforable Study Abroad Experience

An Afforable Study Abroad Experience

What I learned during my semester overseas.
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