Escape to the Country: The Eje Cafetero
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- Written by: Nadine Van Deuren
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
An escape to the coffee cultural landscape of Colombia.
Found in Translation
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- Written by: Samantha Phelan
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
ESL teacher Samantha is learning firsthand just what it means to study a new language.
A Daytrip to Dachau
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- Written by: Beth Saunders
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Beth makes the most of her semester overseas with a history lesson.
Medellin, Colombia: The Only Risk is Wanting to Stay
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- Written by: Nadine Van Deuren
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Nadine learns why the Colombian city lives up to its tourism slogan.
Hungary's National Gallop
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- Written by: Adelina Wong
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Adelina spends a day at the races.
ABCs of Accra
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- Written by: Camaro West
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Camaro shares the elementary school basics of life in Ghana.
Saying Goodbye to the Comforts of Home
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- Written by: Allison Burney
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
A Canadian ESL teacher reflects on life at home while preparing for her big move to Korea.
Travelling on a Student Budget in Europe
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- Written by: Roop Gill
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
I have always wanted to live in Europe and travel to every country in Europe. When I left Toronto two months ago, I thought I was well on my way to checking those two things off my bucket list, but very soon two harsh realities hit me like a big, yellow bus.
After the Honeymoon
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- Written by: Clare Esler
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
After the thrill of being in a new country has worn off, how do you experience newsness abroad?
An Indian Love Affair
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- Written by: Carly Vandergriendt
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Before I moved to India, the concept of arranged marriage in the 21st century was something that I just didn’t understand.
"Yer Spring": Dealing with Reverse Culture Shock
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- Written by: Andrew O'Dea
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
After a summer abroad, Andrew tries to settle back into life at home.
An Undergraduate Degree Abroad
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- Written by: Susan Chan
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Forget a semester abroad—our newest study abroad blogger, Susan, is doing her entire degree overseas.
The Best and Worst Things About Brazil
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- Written by: Samantha Phelan
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Political corruption, tiered education systems and football: Sam hones in on key differences between Canada and Brazil.
How to Combat Homesickness
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- Written by: Brad Richards
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Brad has been overseas for over a year. Here's his key to staying sane.
Lost in Prague
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- Written by: Beth Saunders
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
My Prague adventure has finally begun. I’ve just gotten here but I already feel so at home.
Preparing to Volunteer in Colombia
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- Written by: Nadine Van Deuren
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
With only one week to departure, Nadine discovers that there's a problem with her flights.
Preparing to Teach English in Korea
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- Written by: Allison Burney
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
A recent grad’s growing passion for travel is about to lead her to the other side of the world to begin a new adventure.
Hungarian Name Days
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- Written by: Adelina Wong
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Adelina discovers what's in a name.
Right of Way: Driving in Japan
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- Written by: Willie J. Inman Jr.
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Advice from an expat in Japan on navigating the roadways.
Why I Decided to Volunteer in Medellín, Colombia
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- Written by: Nadine Van Deuren
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Nadine planned to go to Europe, but wound up in South America. Here's why.
