Life Inside a Thai Fishbowl
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- Written by: Emma McDowell
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
As a new EFL teacher in Thailand, Emma struggles to embrace her sudden celebrity status.
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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 Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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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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An Unhappy Camper
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- Written by: Alicia Williams
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
When a volunteer opportunity doesn't pan out as expected, Alicia learns a valuable lesson.
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Remedies for the Study Abroad Blues
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- Written by: Nele van Hout
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A semester can seem very long when you're far from home. Here's how to cope.
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A Letter to the Friends I Made Abroad
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- Written by: Mikee Mutuc
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
To all the people I met during term overseas; see you soon.
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5 Questions Every Expat Tires of Hearing
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- Written by: Sydney Vogl
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Heading home for a visit? Prepare your answers for these standard queries in advance.
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Hey, Mr. Cab Driver
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- Written by: Allan Gould
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Taxi rides in Shanghai are never straight-forward affairs.
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How to Love Yourself Through Travel
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- Written by: Mikee Mutuc
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Building independence through study abroad.
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6 Reasons to Become an Au Pair Abroad
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- Written by: Sydney Vogl
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Got a case of wanderlust? Becoming an au pair might just be the best job abroad.
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Far From Home for the Holidays
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- Written by: Ahnika White
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Three ways to beat the holiday blues.
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Making An Impact By Sharing Across Cultures
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- Written by: Tina Chow
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When your purpose to teach abroad is to make a positive impact, you will do wonders.
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Just for the Adventure
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- Written by: Sydney Vogl
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After graduating, Sydney charts her own course in her namesake city.
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A Tale of Two TESL Experiences
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- Written by: Allan Gould
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The differences between teaching English in the Middle East and China.
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Studying Abroad Without Breaking the Bank
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- Written by: Ahnika White
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Seven places you can save money.
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Why I'm Choosing Experiences Over "Things"
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- Written by: Mikee Mutuc
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How living abroad has changed my perspective.
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How I Got Into a UK University
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- Written by: Nele van Hout
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Accessing higher education as an international student.
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Why Do We Get Travel Tattoos?
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- Written by: Maggie Kirkpatrick
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Living abroad teaches us to accept that (almost) nothing lasts forever.
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The Home Stretch
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- Written by: Alicia Williams
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
The challenges faced as the end of the school year—and a return home—approaches.
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What To Do When You’re Bored in Thailand
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- Written by: Jennalyn Christopherson
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Nine must-do activities for the evenings that you need a little inspiration.
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How Missing Home Is Changing Me
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- Written by: Mikee Mutuc
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Two months of study abroad down, two to go.
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