Get a Career Edge—Take the 'Gap' out of 'Gap Year'
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
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Be strategic about your international experience and stand out from the crowd.
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Be strategic about your international experience and stand out from the crowd.
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The Adventure of Going Home
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- Written by: Rob Small
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How to carry the momentum of adventure abroad home.
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Battling Stereotypes in Eastern Europe
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- Written by: Amber Birch
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Vodka drinking? Disrespectful towards women? Amber discovers that there's more to a country than its reputation.
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How to Navigate a Taiwanese Night Market
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- Written by: Vivien Lee
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A directory to the best eats and the cheapest treats.
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Dampening Culture Shock on the Flight
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- Written by: Vivien Lee
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How to make the most of your plane journey.
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An Eye-Opening Experience in Poland
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- Written by: Amber Birch
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Amber starts her second consecutive internship overseas.
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5 Lessons for Surviving Hong Kong
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- Written by: Monica Hrubcin
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Working abroad in Hong Kong has taught Monica how to navigate the city's social norms.
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Coping With Homesickness
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- Written by: Monica Hrubcin
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One day it just hits you; you are completely alone.
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Catching the Travel Bug
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- Written by: Rob Small
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It's the best kind of illness and Rob's got it bad.
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The Benefits of Working Internationally
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- Written by: Monica Hrubcin
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A day-in-the-life of an intern abroad.
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Breaking Rules in Cappadocia
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- Written by: Amber Birch
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Amber experiences the kindness of strangers in her host country.
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Make it Count: 5 Questions to Ask When Planning a Gap Year
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Be strategic about your international experience and wow them at your next job interview.
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A Whole New World in Brazil
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- Written by: Rob Small
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Working abroad is far from a solo experience.
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Accepting a Turkish Way of Life
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- Written by: Amber Birch
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How to let go of "normal."
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5 Reasons Why Experiencing Culture Shock is Good for You
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- Written by: Dylan Muñoz
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How to make the best of an overwhelming experience.
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That Awkward Moment When Your Ex Tells You He's Getting an Arranged Marriage
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- Written by: Carly Vandergriendt
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Is falling in love the greatest risk of travel?
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Finding a New Home in Hong Kong
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- Written by: Monica Hrubcin
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I never imagined I’d be living in one of the largest financial hubs of the world.
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Strangers No More
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- Written by: Rob Small
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Rob learns that sometimes you meet friends in unexpected places.
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How Traveling Renewed My Perspective on Canadian Multiculturalism
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- Written by: Carly Vandergriendt
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After returning to Canada, Carly is starting to examine race and culture in her home country.
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When Homesickness Strikes
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- Written by: Nadine Van Deuren
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Nadine discovers the ultimate cure for culture shock: bungee jumping.
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