Finalizing an Au Pair Contract

Finalizing an Au Pair Contract

What you should negotiate before heading overseas. 
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Living Well (Cheaply) in Switzerland

Living Well (Cheaply) in Switzerland

How well-being in Switzerland is more affordable than I thought.
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What Its Like to Study at an Italian University

What It's Like to Study at an Italian University

I thought I knew what to expect during my year abroad—but there are still surprises. 
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What to Expect at a Spanish University

What to Expect at a Spanish University

Sipping sangria at sunset? To survive, sometimes it's more like hitting the books before bedtime. 
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Weathering the Weather

Weathering the Weather

When it rains, it pours. 
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Working Like the Swiss

Working Like the Swiss

Trying out the Swiss approach to work-life balance.
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Saying “Au Revoir” to America: My French Connection

Saying “Au Revoir” to America: My French Connection

How I became an au pair abroad. 
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All Roads Lead to Verona

All Roads Lead to Verona

When things don't go to plan, make a new one. 
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Why Hospitality Jobs are Ideal for Working Holidays

Why Hospitality Jobs are Ideal for Working Holidays

It turns out scrubbing toilets is a blessing in disguise. 
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An Introvert Abroad

An Introvert Abroad

Can a personality trait prevent a fulfilling experience abroad?
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Why I Missed My Flight Home

Why I Missed My Flight Home

Losing my mom was a reminder that life goes quickly. 
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Study Abroad: Living Lectures

Study Abroad: Living Lectures

Academic immersion means stepping out of the classroom and into a bigger learning environment.
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

How I'll remember my time studying abroad. 
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Pros and Cons of Freelancing Abroad

Pros and Cons of Freelancing Abroad

What to expect when you start your own business abroad. 
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Wedding Planning Abroad

Wedding Planning Abroad

Planning a wedding is stressful on its own—but then add 6,000km between you and your destination. 
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Making the Most of Your Time Abroad

Making the Most of Your Time Abroad

Semesters abroad are designed for more than studying and sleep. 
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Rejigging Expectations for a Move Abroad

Rejigging Expectations for a Move Abroad

How did I end up in a small fishing village in Cornwall?
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Saying Hello the Spanish Way

Saying Hello the Spanish Way

Learning to embrace Spanish culture, one greeting at a time.
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Becoming a Freelancer in Switzerland

Becoming a Freelancer in Switzerland

Frustrated by the job search process, I decided to go my own way. Here's how. 
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Losing An Old Friend in a New City

Losing An Old Friend in a New City

My dog, Louie, was my home in a place away far from home. 
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