Transitioning from Textbooks to Tourist Town

Transitioning from Textbooks to Tourist Town

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

Getting a Student Visa, German-Style

How to ease the bureaucratic process of studying abroad.
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.
Blending in to Foreign Territory

Blending in to Foreign Territory

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

Riding With Edna

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

How to Deal With Travel Theft

Keeping your cool in an uncomfortable situation.
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.
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.
How to Plan a 10,000km Trip

How to Plan a 10,000km Trip

Creating the ultimate international itinerary.
Working Abroad: After the Honeymoon

Working Abroad: After the Honeymoon

What happens once the culture shock has worn off?
Learning the Language of Rain

Learning the Language of Rain

Sometimes, communication has nothing to do with words.
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Looking at Canada From the Outside In

The best aspect of reverse culture shock is figuring out what you were taking for granted.
The Realities of Living Abroad

The Realities of Living Abroad

What working abroad looks like once the honeymoon is over.
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How to Find the Perfect Au Pair Host Family

Caretaking means taking careful time to choose the perfect family away from home.
Making Lifelong Friends Abroad

Making Lifelong Friends Abroad

You know if someone is a traveller by how they greet their friends.
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Mir Ist So Heiss: I'm So Hot

A guide to surviving an Austrian heat wave.
3 Ways to Cure Reverse Culture Shock

3 Ways to Cure Reverse Culture Shock

Taking small steps to make big adjustments.
A Day in the Life of an International Volunteer in Peru

A Day in the Life of an International Volunteer in Peru

Think you've got a busy day? Wait until you read about Leah's average day volunteering in South America.
Redefining Grassroots Development in Uganda

Redefining "Grassroots" Development in Uganda

Trina looks beyond the international development buzzwords.

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