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.
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Can Palm Oil Save Borneo's Rainforests?
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
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Palm oil is known as the food product that's destroying rainforests. But is there more to the story?
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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.
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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.
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A Guide to China's Wet Markets
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- Written by: Jordan Reed
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Wander down enough city streets and chances are you’ll stumble upon an outdoor market.
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Turning a Lifelong Love of Travel into a Career
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- Written by: Kyle Anderson
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A study abroad director shares how he landed his ultimate job.
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International Aid: The Importance of Consultation
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
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Your first task as an international volunteer? Learn to listen.
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Farming in a Foreign Land
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- Written by: Meghan Carron
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Why we're testing our young relationship with a volunteer trip to China.
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Why I Left a "Stable" Job for an Unpaid One Abroad
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
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Stability is not a synonym for happiness.
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How Working Overseas Changes You
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- Written by: Tina Chow
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Travel changes you, but you have to be willing to change, too.
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Trekking In Nepal: When Plans Go Wrong
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
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Three days from the nearest road, I had no money, no phone and no plan.
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After the Honeymoon Ends
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- Written by: Nicole Segura
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The excitement from moving abroad? It will end. Here are a few tips on what to do when that happens.
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What Being an Au Pair Taught Me
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- Written by: Sydney Vogl
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Four life lessons I learned abroad.
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On My Decision to Move Back to the States
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- Written by: Ahnika White
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Making the best investment in my future.
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The Benefits of Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Tishely Ortiz
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How teaching English abroad changed my perspective on my own privilege.
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5 Pieces of Advice for First-time Au Pairs
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- Written by: Sydney Vogl
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What I wish I knew before working abroad.
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Making it Last in Nepal
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
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What does it mean to build for sustainability?
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A Day in the Life of a Development Worker in Honduras
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
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Building connections between international NGOs and their local beneficiaries.
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Battling Homesickness Abroad
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- Written by: Ahnika White
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People's lives don't pause while abroad, which can be difficult to accept.
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Five Differences Between Being a Tourist & Living in Japan
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- Written by: Lorraine Chai
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
You can never truly know a country until you've lived there.
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