Perspiration: Adjusting to Life in Taiwan

Perspiration: Adjusting to Life in Taiwan

My first week abroad was marked by a lot of sweat. 
Returning to Honduras With a New Perspective

Returning to Honduras With a New Perspective

How spending a year in the United States' current socio-political climate has affected my human rights work in Central America.
Unlocking Taiwan With Music

Unlocking Taiwan With Music

How Chinese pop hits have taught me cultural lessons no textbook ever can.
4 Challenges to Expect as a Digital Nomad

4 Challenges to Expect as a Digital Nomad

Want to become location independent? Be prepared to compromise.
Germany: Where Extracurriculars Are Harder & Classes Easier

Germany: Where Extracurriculars Are Harder & Classes Easier

A Canadian and Colombian reflect on the differences studying abroad.  
What to Expect From Reverse Culture Shock

What to Expect From Reverse Culture Shock

How can you settle back into a place that should feel familiar, but no longer feels like home?
3 Things to Expect from Dating Long-Distance

3 Things to Expect from Dating Long-Distance

If you're studying abroad while your partner stays home, get ready for these challenges.  
Film is Forever

Film is Forever

How analog photography has inspired me to live and share authentically.
4 Things Every Language Learner Does

4 Things Every Language Learner Does

Settling into a French-speaking workplace was far from straight-forward.
5 Ways Being a Digital Nomad Improves Your Resume

5 Ways Being a Digital Nomad Improves Your Resume

Skills and strengths we've developed while working remotely. 
Finding a Sense of Belonging Abroad

Finding a Sense of Belonging Abroad

What happens when the novelty wears off?
An Outsiders Perspective on U.S. Politics

An Outsider's Perspective on U.S. Politics

It's an interesting—and frustrating—time to live abroad in America.
What It’s Like Trying to Find a Room in Munich (and How Not to Get Scammed)

What It’s Like Trying to Find a Room in Munich (and How Not to Get Scammed)

How not to get taken advantage of in a city that's in the midst of a housing crisis. 
My Weekday Dog

My Weekday Dog

The little dog making a big impact on my life in Switzerland
From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

A round-up of our favourite blog posts over the past couple of months: How work abroad allows you to create a new reality. 
  • From the Field Blog: Editors's Choice

  • A round-up of Verge editorial staff's favourite blog posts over the past few months.

Rushing to Russia

Rushing to Russia

At 16, I found the perfect study abroad program. There was just one thing standing in my way: My mom. 
I Thought I Was Immune to Culture Shock. I Was Wrong.

I Thought I Was Immune to Culture Shock. I Was Wrong.

My culture shock took so long, I didn’t notice that it was happening.
Munichs Vibrant Underground Culture

Munich's Vibrant Underground Culture

Munich is no Berlin, but alternative culture still thrives here. 
Study Abroads Biggest Secret

Study Abroad's Biggest Secret

Terms papers, exams and stress still exist overseas.   

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