Making the Transition from Tourist to Exchange Student

Making the Transition from Tourist to Exchange Student

Although I’d already spent the better part of a university semester in Singapore, it took me a good two months for me to fully realize I was living the complete exchange student life.
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Managing Your Study Abroad Time

How to make the most of your time overseas.
Breaking Rules in Cappadocia

Breaking Rules in Cappadocia

Amber experiences the kindness of strangers in her host country.
Finding Family Overseas

Finding Family Overseas

Leigh finds a support network on the other side of the world.
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The Truth About Melbourians

This is the story of one late-night bicycle ride in a big, new city.
Apartment Hunting in Bogota

Apartment Hunting in Bogota

How to find the perfect flat in Colombia.
How to Haggle Like a Pro

How to Haggle Like a Pro

From small-town Canada garage sales to big-city Asian markets: getting the most bang for your buck (or baht).
Dealing with Disaster in Ghana

Dealing with Disaster in Ghana

The best strategy for dealing when things go awry overseas.
Memories of Zanzibar

Memories of Zanzibar

After two months volunteering overseas, Shanna reflects on her top five experiences in Tanzania.
Feminism in a Foreign Country

Feminism in a Foreign Country

Leigh faces a difficult decision; respect another country's culture or fight for what she believes is right.
Adjusting to a Land Down Under

Adjusting to a Land Down Under

In Auckland, Eric discovers surprising differences in the mundane.
Studying Abroad: Europe vs. Australia

Studying Abroad: Europe vs. Australia

Roop has traded grey Danish skies for Sydney’s sunny ones. But weather isn’t the only difference she's noticed.
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Ridesharing For the Win

After a travel booking error, Susan searches for a way to get back to her classes on time.
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A Whole New World in Brazil

Working abroad is far from a solo experience.
First Impressions of Bordeaux, France

First Impressions of Bordeaux, France

Tips for surviving study abroad in France.
5 Things to Know About Studying in Melbourne

5 Things to Know About Studying in Melbourne

The advantages—and disadvantages—of ditching Canadian winter for an Australian summer.

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