
5 Differences Between Teaching in Thailand & Taiwan
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- Written by: Nicole Segura
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Choosing between the two countries? Here's what to consider.

The Top 5 Myths About Japan
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- Written by: Lorraine Chai
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
How my expectations differed from reality.

From One Island to Another
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- Written by: Durrah Taqiah
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
The top three things you'll learn from moving abroad.

Life in the South African Bush
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- Written by: Amelia McKinlay
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I'd never lived outside a city. Now, I live amongst wild animals.

Ain't No Mountain High Enough
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
When climbing to new heights means conquering a fear.

3 Steps to Settling in Tokyo
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- Written by: Sabrina Hassanali
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Every day, I'm learning something new about my home in Japan.

5 Tips on How to Improve Your Mandarin Learning
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- Written by: Meghan Carron
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Some tricks that have helped me along the way.

8 Things I'm No Longer Scared of After Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Volunteering abroad brings whole new meaning to the phrase "first-world problems."

The First Steps to Working Abroad
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- Written by: Kirsty Smith
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Here's what I've learned it takes to make it in a new country.

Escaping the Nine-to-Five Grind
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- Written by: Justine Hall
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
I wanted to go abroad, but I didn't want to teach English. Here's what I did instead.

A Ceremony I'll Never Forget
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I was invited to help light a fire; little did I know that it would help light a fire within.

Cultural Differences Between China & America
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- Written by: Meghan Carron
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I'm learning the cultural norms now to save face later.

Helping Children to Overcome Obstacles in Peru
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I wanted to help—but first, I had to overcome a big fear.

Humbled on the Farm
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- Written by: Kyle Anderson
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Kyle reflects on the power of humility abroad.

Japan Bound
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- Written by: Sabrina Hassanali
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Exact destination? Unknown.

An Introduction to Arequipa
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Roberta interacts with locals and discovers curiosities as she starts her placement in Peru.

Can Palm Oil Save Borneo's Rainforests?
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Palm oil is known as the food product that's destroying rainforests. But is there more to the story?

The Guapísima Effect
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- Written by: Audrey Ardanaz
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
"Guapa" is more than just a catcall on the street; it's praise for a lifestyle.

Turning Reverse Culture Shock into Positive Change
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- Written by: Tina Chow
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Three emotions you'll encounter when you return home.

A Guide to China's Wet Markets
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- Written by: Jordan Reed
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Wander down enough city streets and chances are you’ll stumble upon an outdoor market.