The First 48 Hours of a Working Holiday Visa in New Zealand

The First 48 Hours of a Working Holiday Visa in New Zealand

Our adventure in Auckland was almost over before it began. 
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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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Where Old Meets New: A Guide to Beijings Skyline

Where Old Meets New: A Guide to Beijing's Skyline

The fascinating architecture is just one of the reasons I love Beijing. 
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How to Socialize When You Dont Know the Language

How to Socialize When You Don't Know the Language

Hint: when trying to meet new people in a small town, the Internet is your friend. 
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Clichés About Living Abroad

Clichés About Living Abroad

Everyone says you'll "find yourself" living abroad. But what does that really mean? 
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Exploring Beijings Artistic Hub

Exploring Beijing's Artistic Hub

A creative guide to the 798 Art District.
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How Im Preparing to Work in China

How I'm Preparing to Work in China

From my previous experiences living abroad, here's what I expect. 
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Im only 22. Heres Why Im Taking a Year Off

I'm only 22. Here's Why I'm Taking a Year "Off"

What I hope to gain teaching English in Spain. 
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My First Day in Beijing

My First Day in Beijing

It was a crazy day on the other side of the world.
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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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The Paradox of Choice

The Paradox of Choice

Faced with too many options, I've decided to run towards myself instead. 
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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My U.S. Internship

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My U.S. Internship

What to consider before accepting a United States-based internship.
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From Britain to Beijing

From Britain to Beijing

Here's why I decided to move to China—and what scares me most. 
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Switzerland by the Seasons

Switzerland by the Seasons

Two years into living in Switzerland, I'm still out of sync with everyone else.
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Changing Travel Plans is Not Failing

Changing Travel Plans is Not Failing

We planned to spend two years abroad. Now, we have a new plan and we’re better off for it.
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Reality Check: Working Abroad in Japan

Reality Check: Working Abroad in Japan

Is Japanese work culture as intense as the media portrays?
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4 Tips for Making the Most of Your Year Abroad

4 Tips for Making the Most of Your Year Abroad

After a year abroad, I'm ready to share my advice for working and studying overseas.
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If Being an Expat is a Competition, I Might Be Losing

If Being an Expat is a Competition, I Might Be Losing

How does one "do" Switzerland properly, anyway?
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How to Make the Most of an Internship Abroad

How to Make the Most of an Internship Abroad

The end of an internship is a leap into your career.
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