The Value of Global Education

The Value of Global Education

Encounters with the young, educated Indonesian paparazzi.
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Experiencing Loss From Abroad

Experiencing Loss From Abroad

How to manage bad news from home.
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5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Studying Abroad

Whether you are a first-time traveler about to embark on your journey or coming to the end of your trip, here is Eric's advice on how to make the most of your time abroad.
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5 Reasons to Do a Sunrise Hike

5 Reasons to Do a Sunrise Hike

The best start to a day abroad.
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All About the Australian Working Holiday Visa

All About the Australian Working Holiday Visa

Roop outlines all you need to know about the Australian Working Holiday Visa.
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The Great Australia Ocean Road Trip

The Great Australia Ocean Road Trip

On a study abroad excursion, Phoebe experiences more than just scenic views.
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Homestays Versus House-stays

Homestays Versus House-stays

The case for staying in a home away from home.
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Adventures in Southern New Zealand

Adventures in Southern New Zealand

The best places for adventure junkies in Queenstown, New Zealand.
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Study Abroad Pre-departure Checklist

Study Abroad Pre-departure Checklist

There is one point on which every study abroad advisor will agree: they have never had a student complain of being over-prepared for their time abroad! Here’s a list of some items that you will need to address before you head out:
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How to Organize Your Life On Exchange

Managing your time effectively overseas will help make the most of your study abroad experience.
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Do You Speak Strine, Mate?

Do You Speak Strine, Mate?

Roop discovers that the Aussie blokes and sheilas have their own lengwitch.
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Making the Transition from Tourist to Exchange Student

Making the Transition from Tourist to Exchange Student

Although I’d already spent the better part of a university semester in Singapore, it took me a good two months for me to fully realize I was living the complete exchange student life.
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Managing Your Study Abroad Time

How to make the most of your time overseas.
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The Truth About Melbourians

This is the story of one late-night bicycle ride in a big, new city.
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How to Haggle Like a Pro

How to Haggle Like a Pro

From small-town Canada garage sales to big-city Asian markets: getting the most bang for your buck (or baht).
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Make it Count: 5 Questions to Ask When Planning a Gap Year

Make it Count: 5 Questions to Ask When Planning a Gap Year

Be strategic about your international experience and wow them at your next job interview.
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Adjusting to a Land Down Under

Adjusting to a Land Down Under

In Auckland, Eric discovers surprising differences in the mundane.
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Studying Abroad: Europe vs. Australia

Studying Abroad: Europe vs. Australia

Roop has traded grey Danish skies for Sydney’s sunny ones. But weather isn’t the only difference she's noticed.
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Ridesharing For the Win

After a travel booking error, Susan searches for a way to get back to her classes on time.
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First Impressions of Bordeaux, France

First Impressions of Bordeaux, France

Tips for surviving study abroad in France.
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