How to Prevent a Putzi Fly Infection While Travelling in Africa
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Crocodiles and hippos are dangerous, but these guys can really get under your skin.
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Day in the Life: A National Security Language Initiative Student
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- Written by: Iris Fu
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A glimpse into what life looks like studying Mandarin in Taiwan.
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Perspiration: Adjusting to Life in Taiwan
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My first week abroad was marked by a lot of sweat.
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How I Got Past the Language Learning Plateau
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- Written by: Maya Lach-Aidelbaum
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My German was slow to improve in Munich. Here's why.
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Unlocking Taiwan With Music
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- Written by: Iris Fu
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How Chinese pop hits have taught me cultural lessons no textbook ever can.
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Germany: Where Extracurriculars Are Harder & Classes Easier
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- Written by: Maya Lach-Aidelbaum
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A Canadian and Colombian reflect on the differences studying abroad.
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What to Expect From Reverse Culture Shock
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- Written by: Anna Matthews
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How can you settle back into a place that should feel familiar, but no longer feels like home?
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3 Things to Expect from Dating Long-Distance
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- Written by: Juliann Li
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If you're studying abroad while your partner stays home, get ready for these challenges.
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Finding a Sense of Belonging Abroad
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- Written by: Spencer Kalan
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What happens when the novelty wears off?
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What It’s Like Trying to Find a Room in Munich (and How Not to Get Scammed)
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- Written by: Maya Lach-Aidelbaum
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How not to get taken advantage of in a city that's in the midst of a housing crisis.
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International Conference Travel
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- Written by: Karin Murray-Bergquist
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For academics, scholars and researchers, travelling to international conferences means sharing ideas, accessing new resources and expertise and, of course, eating free pastries.
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From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A round-up of our favourite blog posts over the past couple of months: How work abroad allows you to create a new reality.
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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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From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
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A round-up of our favourite blog posts over the past couple of months: Dog-sitting in Switzerland; being an outsider in Spain; studying abroad is no holiday; seasoned travellers experience culture shock too.
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From the Field Blog: Editors's Choice
- article dek:
A round-up of Verge editorial staff's favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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Rushing to Russia
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- Written by: Riyanshu Bam
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At 16, I found the perfect study abroad program. There was just one thing standing in my way: My mom.
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I Thought I Was Immune to Culture Shock. I Was Wrong.
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- Written by: Katrina Keegan
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My culture shock took so long, I didn’t notice that it was happening.
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Munich's Vibrant Underground Culture
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- Written by: Maya Lach-Aidelbaum
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Munich is no Berlin, but alternative culture still thrives here.
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Are You Living Abroad Like the Locals, or Displacing Them?
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- Written by: Bella Peacock
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In cities around the world, exploding tourism and expat cash are driving prices up, and locals out.
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Study Abroad's Biggest Secret
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- Written by: Juliann Li
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Terms papers, exams and stress still exist overseas.
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Ayahuasca Tourism: Shamans, Charlatans and Thousand-dollar Retreats
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- Written by: Ariana Crisafulli
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Whether it's a quest for self-awareness, a cure for mental maladies or just the next big high, travellers are turning a traditional Amazonian healing ceremony into a multi-million dollar industry.
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France, According to a Frenchman
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- Written by: Juliann Li
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A chance encounter changes my perspective—and reminds me why I'm studying abroad.
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