What Its Like Teaching at an International University

What It's Like Teaching at an International University

Adjusting to new schedules is just the start of understanding different academic systems.
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When the Strange New Road Becomes Familiar

When the Strange New Road Becomes Familiar

What happens when your first month abroad becomes two years abroad?
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The Ripple Effects of Grief as an Expat

The Ripple Effects of Grief as an Expat

Is it different to live abroad when you no longer have a home to return to?    
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Three Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

Three Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

How joining a volunteering project can help to grow both personally and personally.
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The Risk of Studying Abroad? Its Worth It.

The Risk of Studying Abroad? It's Worth It.

I've learned that jumping into the unknown always pays off.
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Tales From the Azores

Tales From the Azores

Could my new home be the lost city of Atlantis?
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Everything You Need to Know about Volunteering in a Coliving Space

Everything You Need to Know about Volunteering in a Coliving Space

Forget WWOOFING; working in a coliving space might just be the ultimate volunteer abroad position. 
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How Adventure Has Helped Me Adjust to Life Abroad

How Adventure Has Helped Me Adjust to Life Abroad

A spirit of adventure is the antidote to the monotony of routine. 
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A Model for Slow Travel in the Azores

A Model for Slow Travel in the Azores

The popularity of the Azores has skyrocketed—but it's come at a cost.
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Caught in the Liminal Spaces

Caught in the Liminal Spaces

On airports and awaiting the next adventure. 
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Celebrating Christmas the Portuguese Way

Celebrating Christmas the Portuguese Way

What it's like as an expat living in Lisbon during the silly season.
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Dealing with Subtle Cultural Differences

Dealing with Subtle Cultural Differences

Not all cultural differences are easy to spot or identify, making it harder to adjust.
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Dealing with the Lows of Life Abroad

Dealing with the Lows of Life Abroad

Confession time: Living abroad is hard.
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Does Liverpool Live Up to Its Reputation?

Does Liverpool Live Up to Its Reputation?

My first impressions of England's notorious northern city.
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Scratching the Travel Itch

Scratching the Travel Itch

Moving abroad begins with an itch.
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When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn

When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn

The most important travel skill isn't perseverance; it's flexibility.
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How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety

How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety

I dreamed of being an auxiliares de conversación in a big city. But life had other plans. 
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How to Learn the Language of Your New Country

How to Learn the Language of Your New Country

Six strategies I've used to learn Portuguese. 
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Every Day is Wine Day in Moldova

Every Day is Wine Day in Moldova

Never heard of Moldovan wine? That may soon change. 
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