When In Teresina: How to Beat the Heat

When In Teresina: How to Beat the Heat

Five tips for keeping cool while working abroad.
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The Tuberculosis Challenge

Greg is ready to start the best job in the world in South Australia. The only problem? Tuberculosis.
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Ingenuity of Rocinha

Ingenuity of Rocinha

Rob visits the favellas of Brazil for an eye-opening experience.
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The Adventure of Going Home

The Adventure of Going Home

How to carry the momentum of adventure abroad home.
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Catching the Travel Bug

Catching the Travel Bug

It's the best kind of illness and Rob's got it bad.
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A Whole New World in Brazil

Working abroad is far from a solo experience.
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Strangers No More

Rob learns that sometimes you meet friends in unexpected places.
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Preventing Culture Shock

With less than a month to go, Rob is trying to stop culture shock—before it even happens.
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Why I Decided to Intern in Brazil

Asking "why" is the most important question before starting an internship abroad.
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What I Learned From My Overseas Internship

What I Learned From My Overseas Internship

For AIESEC intern Samantha, three months in Brazil resulted in a lifetime of change.
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Found in Translation

ESL teacher Samantha is learning firsthand just what it means to study a new language.
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The Best and Worst Things About Brazil

The Best and Worst Things About Brazil

Political corruption, tiered education systems and football: Sam hones in on key differences between Canada and Brazil.
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Debunking Brazilian Myths

Debunking Brazilian Myths

An intern's first week in Brazil.
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Travelling as a Local, Not a Tourist

Travelling as a Local, Not a Tourist

For blogger Samantha, interacting with locals is the key to true cultural immersion.
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Working Abroad: A Beginners Guide

Working Abroad: A Beginners Guide

Anyone with a bit of pluck can find temporary work abroad, says Susan Griffith, author of Work Your Way Around the World. It may not be all glamour, but there are loads of opportunities.
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How to Find Casual Work Overseas

How to Find Casual Work Overseas

Have a budget for six months of travel but want to stay a year? Consider picking up a short-term job abroad.
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