Why I Ignored All The Travel Blogs

Why I Ignored All The Travel Blogs

. . .and packed whatever I damn well pleased.
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Forget a Semester; Im Doing My Entire Degree Abroad

Forget a Semester; I'm Doing My Entire Degree Abroad

Why I decided to pursue my full degree abroad. 
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Making Friends While Travelling Solo

Making Friends While Travelling Solo

Three easy ways to break the ice when you're studying abroad.
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Why Tinder Should Be On Your Pre-Departure Checklist

Why Tinder Should Be On Your Pre-Departure Checklist

An unlikely tool for researching your new city.
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An American Abroad in Election Season

An American Abroad in Election Season

You may be thousands of kilometres from home, but politics will follow you everywhere. 
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A Semester Abroad vs. Post-Grad Abroad

A Semester Abroad vs. Post-Grad Abroad

Coming to grips with what it means to be a postgraduate student overseas.
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Am I Taking Travel for Granted?

Am I Taking Travel for Granted?

Mikee prepares for her semester abroad, but fear keeps getting in the way. 
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Graduate Program Anxiety

Graduate Program Anxiety

Kelli finds her perfect graduate program abroad—but not without opposition.
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A World Apart

A World Apart

When you’re alone and far from home, mental health issues can be magnified. How to cope during a semester abroad.
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Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills

Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills

On the upside, we had a lovely, high-speed side-tour of Rome.
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    Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills

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    On the upside, we had a lovely, high-speed side-tour of Rome.

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From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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    From the Field Blog: Editors's Choice

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    A round-up of Verge editorial staff's favourite blog posts over the past few months.

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How to Stay Safe and Healthy While Studying Abroad

How to Stay Safe and Healthy While Studying Abroad

Risk managers' common-sense tips for making your time abroad as safe as possible.
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30 Days to Departure Checklist

30 Days to Departure Checklist

Start your study abroad countdown right.
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On Pets and Moving Abroad

On Pets and Moving Abroad

How to find a temporary home for your furry friends.
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Why I Decided to Earn a Masters Degree Overseas

Why I Decided to Earn a Master's Degree Overseas

The advantages of doing post-graduate study abroad.
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Out For Blood: Preventing Tick Bites

Out For Blood: Preventing Tick Bites

If your summer travel plans include playing or working outdoors, know how to recognize, avoid—and get rid of—these dangerous hitchhikers.
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Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

Sometimes the best travel companion is yourself. 
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Travel Like Youve Never Travelled Before

Travel Like You've Never Travelled Before

Three intrepid travellers share their best tips for losing the jitters and seizing the opportunities.
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    Healthcare Work in International Development

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    It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.

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A World Apart

A World Apart

When you’re alone and far from home, mental health issues can be magnified. How to cope during a semester abroad.
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    A World Apart

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    When you're alone across the world, depression and mental health issues can be magnified. How to cope during a semester abroad. 

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