7 Things I Learned Living in Tokyo
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- Written by: Lorraine Chai
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
As I prepare to start my second year in Japan, I'm looking back on how I've changed.
The Shock of Returning to American Life
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
After two years abroad, going home wasn't what I expected.
How to Say Goodbye
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Leaving one country is marked in different ways.
Goodbye JET, Hello Peace Boat!
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
The worst part of starting a new adventure is saying goodbye.
3 Things to Bring Back from Japan
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- Written by: Sabrina Hassanali
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Forget souvenirs. Here are the ideas that I'd like to bring with me when I return to the United States.
How I Got a Non-English Teaching Job in Japan
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- Written by: Lorraine Chai
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
It’s not easy. . .but it's also not impossible.
How Not To Travel Japan
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- Written by: Sabrina Hassanali
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Japan, it appears, is best travelled with company.
The Top 5 Myths About Japan
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- Written by: Lorraine Chai
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
How my expectations differed from reality.
3 Steps to Settling in Tokyo
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- Written by: Sabrina Hassanali
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Every day, I'm learning something new about my home in Japan.
Japan Bound
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- Written by: Sabrina Hassanali
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Exact destination? Unknown.
Five Differences Between Being a Tourist & Living in Japan
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- Written by: Lorraine Chai
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
You can never truly know a country until you've lived there.
Four Reasons I'm Scared to Work Abroad
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- Written by: Lorraine Chai
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
My top challenges—and how I'm tackling them.
The Top 7 Asian Countries to Teach English
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- Written by: Nicole Segura
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
An unofficial ranking systems of the best places to teach English in Asia.
Learning to Embrace Solo Travel
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- Written by: Meghan McKenna
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Sometimes the best travel companion is yourself.
8 Packing Tips for the Return Trip
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- Written by: Cynthia Ma
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Packing up to go home is harder than it sounds. Here's how to make it easier.
Barriers to Learning Languages Abroad
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- Written by: Cynthia Ma
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Putting classroom lessons into a real-life context isn't always easy.
Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls
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- Written by: Cynthia Ma
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Mapping the path to Japan's picturesque Kakizore Gorge.
A First-Timer's Guide to Beating Culture Shock
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- Written by: Cynthia Ma
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Four easy steps to battling homesickness before it happens.
How to Turn a Layover Into a Vacation
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- Written by: Judi Zienchuk
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
A little bit of know-how can turn an uncomfortable overnight airport stay into an unforgettable mini vacation.
The Japanese Love to Dance
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- Written by: Willie J. Inman Jr.
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
How to navigate a Japanese workplace.
