The Risk of Studying Abroad? Its Worth It.

The Risk of Studying Abroad? It's Worth It.

I've learned that jumping into the unknown always pays off.
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How Adventure Has Helped Me Adjust to Life Abroad

How Adventure Has Helped Me Adjust to Life Abroad

A spirit of adventure is the antidote to the monotony of routine. 
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Dealing with Subtle Cultural Differences

Dealing with Subtle Cultural Differences

Not all cultural differences are easy to spot or identify, making it harder to adjust.
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Dealing with the Lows of Life Abroad

Dealing with the Lows of Life Abroad

Confession time: Living abroad is hard.
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Does Liverpool Live Up to Its Reputation?

Does Liverpool Live Up to Its Reputation?

My first impressions of England's notorious northern city.
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Scratching the Travel Itch

Scratching the Travel Itch

Moving abroad begins with an itch.
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What I Learned Backpacking Overseas as a 17-Year-Old

What I Learned Backpacking Overseas as a 17-Year-Old

My advice for high school graduates about to head out on their gap year adventures. 
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Studying Abroad During the COVID-19 Lockdown

Studying Abroad During the COVID-19 Lockdown

I decided to continue studying in the UK, rather than return home to Canada. Here’s why.
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Finding Healthcare Jobs in the UK

Finding Healthcare Jobs in the UK

A recent grad's tips for getting work with the world's fifth largest employer.
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Using Small Steps to Hit Goals While Travelling

Using Small Steps to Hit Goals While Travelling

Nomadic life makes traditional goal-setting difficult. Here's my five-step method for staying on track 
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5 Ways Being a Digital Nomad Improves Your Resume

5 Ways Being a Digital Nomad Improves Your Resume

Skills and strengths we've developed while working remotely. 
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Finding Healthcare Jobs in the UK

Finding Healthcare Jobs in the UK

A recent grad's tips for getting work with the world's fifth largest employer.
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    Finding Healthcare Jobs in the UK

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    A recent grad's tips for getting work with the world's fifth largest employer.

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Bringing Up Brexit

Bringing Up Brexit

Why I can't be a spokesperson for my home country.
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I Didnt Consider Brexit When I Moved to the UK

I Didn't Consider Brexit When I Moved to the UK

Now, I'm a fly on the wall of a nation in total meltdown. 
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Job Hunting Isn’t Fun, But Its Worse If Youre an Expat

Job Hunting Isn’t Fun, But It's Worse If You're an Expat

A wider talent pool, bureaucracy and a foreign passport can all make for a bumpy ride. 
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Robbie Burns & Me

Robbie Burns & Me

How living in Scotland has pushed me to re-examine my identity. 
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Cash Pros and Money Woes in the UK

Cash Pros and Money Woes in the UK

How far can your finances stretch during your time abroad?
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Weathering the Weather

Weathering the Weather

When it rains, it pours. 
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Why Hospitality Jobs are Ideal for Working Holidays

Why Hospitality Jobs are Ideal for Working Holidays

It turns out scrubbing toilets is a blessing in disguise. 
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

How I'll remember my time studying abroad. 
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