8 Things I Won’t Regret Learning Abroad

Allison looks past the homesickness and culture shock.
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A Day in the Life of a Volunteer in Thailand

A Day in the Life of a Volunteer in Thailand

Living without modern-day distractions in the jungles of Thailand.
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Five Reasons Why You Need to Work Abroad

Experiencing life with a host family while working abroad.
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How to Learn a Second Language

How to Learn a Second Language

Making the most of a semester overseas by brushing up on a second language.
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Surviving Rainy Season in Vietnam

Surviving Rainy Season in Vietnam

Preparing for typhoons while working abroad.
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Uganda vs. Rwanda

Uganda vs. Rwanda

Trina contemplates the Rwandan side of the border; taxis, borders and brioche.
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Why You Should Study Abroad in a Small City

Why You Should Study Abroad in a Small City

The benefits of staying out of the cities.
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The Difference Between Travelling and Living Abroad

The Difference Between "Travelling" and "Living Abroad"

Trina learns that living is less romantic than travel.
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The Uncertainty of Volunteering Abroad

The Uncertainty of Volunteering Abroad

What to do when excitement turns into anxiety.
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Disconnected: Life Abroad, Without Internet

What happens when you have to live life offline?
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Transitioning from Textbooks to Tourist Town

Transitioning from Textbooks to Tourist Town

Putting a degree in International Project Management to work.
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Getting a Student Visa, German-Style

Getting a Student Visa, German-Style

How to ease the bureaucratic process of studying abroad.
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Finding Positivity Across the Globe

Finding Positivity Across the Globe

It’s one month into my international development fellowship with the Aga Khan Foundation Canada and I can say I am finally finding my footing.
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Blending in to Foreign Territory

Blending in to Foreign Territory

Melissa considers the differences between working in Korea and studying in Denmark.
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Riding With Edna

Riding With Edna

Trina experiences a Ugandan celebration of life.
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How to Deal With Travel Theft

How to Deal With Travel Theft

Keeping your cool in an uncomfortable situation.
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Finding Comfort Overseas

Finding Comfort Overseas

After a sports injury abroad, Sidrah finds her happy place.
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Why I Loved Studying Abroad in a City That I Didn't Want to Study In

It wasn't Jessica's top choice, but she found exactly what she was looking for in Antwerp.
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What Makes a Great Study Abroad City?

What Makes a Great "Study Abroad" City?

Roop lists out the features of a student-friendly big city.
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How to Plan a 10,000km Trip

How to Plan a 10,000km Trip

Creating the ultimate international itinerary.
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