Saying “Au Revoir” to America: My French Connection

Saying “Au Revoir” to America: My French Connection

How I became an au pair abroad. 
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All Roads Lead to Verona

All Roads Lead to Verona

When things don't go to plan, make a new one. 
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How My Multiracial Background Affects Volunteering Abroad

How My Multiracial Background Affects Volunteering Abroad

Breaking down stereotypes aboard Peace Boat. 
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The Power of Friendship & Buses in Vietnam

The Power of Friendship & Buses in Vietnam

When a lost item results in finding something even greater. 
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Why Hospitality Jobs are Ideal for Working Holidays

Why Hospitality Jobs are Ideal for Working Holidays

It turns out scrubbing toilets is a blessing in disguise. 
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An Introvert Abroad

An Introvert Abroad

Can a personality trait prevent a fulfilling experience abroad?
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Why I Missed My Flight Home

Why I Missed My Flight Home

Losing my mom was a reminder that life goes quickly. 
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The DIY Sabbatical

The DIY Sabbatical

How I turned the idea of an adult gap year into a reality. 
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Study Abroad: Living Lectures

Study Abroad: Living Lectures

Academic immersion means stepping out of the classroom and into a bigger learning environment.
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

How I'll remember my time studying abroad. 
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Who Are the Mizuan?

Who Are the Mizuan?

Meeting Nobel prize winners, environmental experts and activists aboard Peace Boat. 
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Russian Beauty in the Eyes of an American Beholder

Russian Beauty in the Eyes of an American Beholder

Does adapting to Russia mean choosing to be "beautiful"?
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Pros and Cons of Freelancing Abroad

Pros and Cons of Freelancing Abroad

What to expect when you start your own business abroad. 
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Wedding Planning Abroad

Wedding Planning Abroad

Planning a wedding is stressful on its own—but then add 6,000km between you and your destination. 
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Making the Most of Your Time Abroad

Making the Most of Your Time Abroad

Semesters abroad are designed for more than studying and sleep. 
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Rejigging Expectations for a Move Abroad

Rejigging Expectations for a Move Abroad

How did I end up in a small fishing village in Cornwall?
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