Im only 22. Heres Why Im Taking a Year Off

I'm only 22. Here's Why I'm Taking a Year "Off"

What I hope to gain teaching English in Spain. 
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In Defence of the Tour Bus Tour

In Defence of the Tour Bus Tour

Three reasons not to turn your nose up at the path well trodden.
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My First Day in Beijing

My First Day in Beijing

It was a crazy day on the other side of the world.
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Coming Back From Exchange: The Good, The Bad and Everything In-between

Coming Back From Exchange: The Good, The Bad and Everything In-between

Returning to Montreal from my exchange in Germany has meant excitement, anxiety and readjustment. 
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Using Small Steps to Hit Goals While Travelling

Using Small Steps to Hit Goals While Travelling

Nomadic life makes traditional goal-setting difficult. Here's my five-step method for staying on track 
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Home Away from Home

Home Away from Home

It's difficult to find the words to sum up my time in Dumfries. 
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Hope and Hopelessness in Copán

Hope and Hopelessness in Copán

Shortly after my return to Copán, one of my dear local friends and colleagues was murdered in cold blood. 
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The Paradox of Choice

The Paradox of Choice

Faced with too many options, I've decided to run towards myself instead. 
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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My U.S. Internship

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My U.S. Internship

What to consider before accepting a United States-based internship.
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From Britain to Beijing

From Britain to Beijing

Here's why I decided to move to China—and what scares me most. 
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Switzerland by the Seasons

Switzerland by the Seasons

Two years into living in Switzerland, I'm still out of sync with everyone else.
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My Biggest Regret & Best Takeaway From My Study Exchange

My Biggest Regret & Best Takeaway From My Study Exchange

What I regret and what I appreciate most about studying abroad. 
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Changing Travel Plans is Not Failing

Changing Travel Plans is Not Failing

We planned to spend two years abroad. Now, we have a new plan and we’re better off for it.
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Reality Check: Working Abroad in Japan

Reality Check: Working Abroad in Japan

Is Japanese work culture as intense as the media portrays?
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When Workaway Goes Wrong

When Workaway Goes Wrong

And how to make it right. 
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4 Tips for Making the Most of Your Year Abroad

4 Tips for Making the Most of Your Year Abroad

After a year abroad, I'm ready to share my advice for working and studying overseas.
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6 Ways That Volunteering Abroad Transforms Your Resume

6 Ways That Volunteering Abroad Transforms Your Resume

How to communicate your volunteer abroad experience to employers. 
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Day in the Life: A National Security Language Initiative Student

Day in the Life: A National Security Language Initiative Student

A glimpse into what life looks like studying Mandarin in Taiwan. 
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If Being an Expat is a Competition, I Might Be Losing

If Being an Expat is a Competition, I Might Be Losing

How does one "do" Switzerland properly, anyway?
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How to Make the Most of an Internship Abroad

How to Make the Most of an Internship Abroad

The end of an internship is a leap into your career.
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