I Went to France to Find My Heart

I Went to France to Find My Heart

I had always felt like I was searching for somewhere to belong.
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Always Speak to the Cute French Man on the Train

Always Speak to the Cute French Man on the Train

Everyone made it a point to tell me to avoid the city of Marseille. Fate had other plans. 
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Opening Up In The Pink Heart-shaped City

Opening Up In The Pink Heart-shaped City

Do you believe in fate or is everything in life just a blissful coincidence?
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How Missing the Bus Became a Core Memory

How Missing the Bus Became a Core Memory

After a meltdown in Paris led to a dead-end in Alsace, I turned my gaze towards the mountains.
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How a Google Search Led Me to an Unexpected Region of France

How a Google Search Led Me to an Unexpected Region of France

Is it Germany? Is it France? No, it's Alsace.
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My Parisian Love Affair Has Ended

My Parisian Love Affair Has Ended

 There are two types of people in this world: Those who love Paris and those who do not.
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Inside the Illegal Keychain Market

Inside the Illegal Keychain Market

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    Inside the Illegal Keychain Market

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Dont Do This If You Want To Move Abroad

Don't Do This If You Want To Move Abroad

The most common mistakes that prevent people from realizing their dreams of living abroad. 
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4 Tips for Making the Most of Your Year Abroad

4 Tips for Making the Most of Your Year Abroad

After a year abroad, I'm ready to share my advice for working and studying overseas.
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3 Things to Expect from Dating Long-Distance

3 Things to Expect from Dating Long-Distance

If you're studying abroad while your partner stays home, get ready for these challenges.  
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4 Things Every Language Learner Does

4 Things Every Language Learner Does

Settling into a French-speaking workplace was far from straight-forward.
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From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

A round-up of our favourite blog posts over the past couple of months: Dog-sitting in Switzerland; being an outsider in Spain; studying abroad is no holiday; seasoned travellers experience culture shock too.
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    A round-up of Verge editorial staff's favourite blog posts over the past few months.

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Study Abroads Biggest Secret

Study Abroad's Biggest Secret

Terms papers, exams and stress still exist overseas.   
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France, According to a Frenchman

France, According to a Frenchman

A chance encounter changes my perspective—and reminds me why I'm studying abroad. 
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My Time in Paris is Ending. The FOMO? Its Real.

My Time in Paris is Ending. The FOMO? It's Real.

I'm trying to figure out how to squeeze out every last moment for what it's worth. 
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What Its Like to Run a Yoga Retreat

What It's Like to Run a Yoga Retreat

One woman shares her journey to embrace self-awareness, and how volunteers can contribute.  
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Finalizing an Au Pair Contract

Finalizing an Au Pair Contract

What you should negotiate before heading overseas. 
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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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Finding the Joy of Simple on the Road

Finding the Joy of Simple on the Road

Sometimes the universe gives you exactly what you need.
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What I Learned About Myself Abroad

What I Learned About Myself Abroad

Cora discovers that a love of learning doesn't always start in the classroom.
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