What I Wish I Knew Before Volunteering Abroad

What I Wish I Knew Before Volunteering Abroad

Five things that surprised me working in international development. 
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Saying Hello the Spanish Way

Saying Hello the Spanish Way

Learning to embrace Spanish culture, one greeting at a time.
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Deaf Person Travel Tips

Deaf Person Travel Tips

Volunteering abroad can be difficult. Here are some strategies that helped me on my journey.  
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Becoming a Freelancer in Switzerland

Becoming a Freelancer in Switzerland

Frustrated by the job search process, I decided to go my own way. Here's how. 
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Losing An Old Friend in a New City

Losing An Old Friend in a New City

My dog, Louie, was my home in a place away far from home. 
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The Reality of Working Abroad in a Multicultural Office

The Reality of Working Abroad in a Multicultural Office

It wasn’t always easy, but every day was a journey.
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The Countdown to Goodbye

The Countdown to Goodbye

In the days before my departure, I'm thinking about what it means to study abroad.  
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Studying With a Sense of Purpose

Studying With a Sense of Purpose

Volunteering abroad has help me realize my future career aspirations. 
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Cobblestones? Say Goodbye to Your Heels.

Cobblestones? Say Goodbye to Your Heels.

After over a year abroad, my life has changed in lots of little ways. 
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How My Precarious Employment Turned Into a Blessing

How My Precarious Employment Turned Into a Blessing

My own underemployment has allowed me to volunteer with underemployed youth abroad. 
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Modern Day Troubadour

Modern Day Troubadour

How music transcends culture and language. 
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How to Say Goodbye

How to Say Goodbye

Trips for navigating through a terrain fraught with emotion.   
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What it Means to Gulyat

What it Means to "Gulyat"

I walked my way from being a tourist to a resident of St. Petersburg.
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Closing the Gap on a Long-Distance Relationship

Closing the Gap on a Long-Distance Relationship

Love makes us do craziest things, and moving abroad is one of them. 
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Three Places to Explore Alone

Three Places to Explore Alone

My tips for learning about your new city solo. 
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How I Fell in Love In—and With—Spain

How I Fell in Love In—and With—Spain

I swore I'd never return to Madrid, but life had other plans for me.
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Trusting Your Travel Gut

Trusting Your Travel Gut

Sometimes, not wanting to travel is more than just "cold feet."
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What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?

What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?

Preparing for five continents and 23 countries is no easy feat. 
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Missing Madrid: Settling into Life After Living Abroad

Missing Madrid: Settling into Life After Living Abroad

What I learned working abroad—and how it's changed me. 
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The Many Faces of Russia

The Many Faces of Russia

What's the difference between Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union?
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