Perspiration: Adjusting to Life in Taiwan
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- Written by: Iris Fu
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My first week abroad was marked by a lot of sweat.
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Returning to Honduras With a New Perspective
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
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How spending a year in the United States' current socio-political climate has affected my human rights work in Central America.
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How I Got Past the Language Learning Plateau
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- Written by: Maya Lach-Aidelbaum
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My German was slow to improve in Munich. Here's why.
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Unlocking Taiwan With Music
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- Written by: Iris Fu
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How Chinese pop hits have taught me cultural lessons no textbook ever can.
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4 Challenges to Expect as a Digital Nomad
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- Written by: Ashley Madden
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Want to become location independent? Be prepared to compromise.
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Germany: Where Extracurriculars Are Harder & Classes Easier
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- Written by: Maya Lach-Aidelbaum
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A Canadian and Colombian reflect on the differences studying abroad.
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What to Expect From Reverse Culture Shock
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- Written by: Anna Matthews
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How can you settle back into a place that should feel familiar, but no longer feels like home?
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3 Things to Expect from Dating Long-Distance
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- Written by: Juliann Li
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If you're studying abroad while your partner stays home, get ready for these challenges.
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Film is Forever
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- Written by: Tyler Michalek
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How analog photography has inspired me to live and share authentically.
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4 Things Every Language Learner Does
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- Written by: Emily Wright
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Settling into a French-speaking workplace was far from straight-forward.
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5 Ways Being a Digital Nomad Improves Your Resume
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- Written by: Ashley Madden
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Skills and strengths we've developed while working remotely.
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Finding a Sense of Belonging Abroad
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- Written by: Spencer Kalan
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What happens when the novelty wears off?
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An Outsider's Perspective on U.S. Politics
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- Written by: Zoe Bell
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It's an interesting—and frustrating—time to live abroad in America.
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What It’s Like Trying to Find a Room in Munich (and How Not to Get Scammed)
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- Written by: Maya Lach-Aidelbaum
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How not to get taken advantage of in a city that's in the midst of a housing crisis.
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My Weekday Dog
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- Written by: Lucy Ferguson
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The little dog making a big impact on my life in Switzerland
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From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A round-up of our favourite blog posts over the past couple of months: How work abroad allows you to create a new reality.
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From the Field Blog: Editors's Choice
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A round-up of Verge editorial staff's favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A round-up of our favourite blog posts over the past couple of months: Dog-sitting in Switzerland; being an outsider in Spain; studying abroad is no holiday; seasoned travellers experience culture shock too.
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From the Field Blog: Editors's Choice
- article dek:
A round-up of Verge editorial staff's favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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Rushing to Russia
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- Written by: Riyanshu Bam
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At 16, I found the perfect study abroad program. There was just one thing standing in my way: My mom.
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I Thought I Was Immune to Culture Shock. I Was Wrong.
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- Written by: Katrina Keegan
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My culture shock took so long, I didn’t notice that it was happening.
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Munich's Vibrant Underground Culture
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- Written by: Maya Lach-Aidelbaum
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Munich is no Berlin, but alternative culture still thrives here.
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