Volunteer as an Expat: Close the Gap Between Tourist and Resident

Volunteer as an Expat: Close the Gap Between "Tourist" and "Resident"

Looking for a way to contribute to your new community? Consider volunteering for a local organization.
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Making the Airport a Breeze

Making the Airport a Breeze

Tips to turn your time in transit into a success.
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Finding a Piece of Canada in the Netherlands

Finding a Piece of Canada in the Netherlands

Feeling homesick while working abroad? Tori discovers that you can find a piece of home wherever you are.
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What I Hope to Learn From Studying Abroad

What I Hope to Learn From Studying Abroad

Why Abigail is setting off into the unknown this semester.
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7 Reasons to Study Abroad in Amsterdam

7 Reasons to Study Abroad in Amsterdam

Why Amsterdam is the ideal student exchange city.
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5 Challenges of Studying Abroad

5 Challenges of Studying Abroad

When it comes to a semester overseas, forget midterm exams. The real tests happen outside the classroom.  
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How to Balance Work & Travel

How to Balance Work & Travel

When it comes to freelancing abroad, time management is perhaps the most important skill to master.
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Going Dutch: Getting Used to the Culture of the Netherlands

Going Dutch: Getting Used to the Culture of the Netherlands

The top three differences that one study abroad student notices about Amsterdam.
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How to Make Friends While Working Abroad

How to Make Friends While Working Abroad

Looking to make friends in your new city? Get out there and "meet up."
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Study Abroad: Why Do It?

Study Abroad: Why Do It?

A UK student explains her decision to study abroad in the Netherlands.
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5 Things To Consider Before Moving Abroad

5 Things To Consider Before Moving Abroad

Think you're ready for your first working holiday? Read this first.
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An Amsterdam Food Diary

An Amsterdam Food Diary

The top five foods to try in the Netherlands.
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