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- Type: Article
- Author: Sam Paterson
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Three reasons why the country topped my TESL list. My room was a mess. A guidebook sat open on my desk, surrounded by an untidy array of items to be packed or checked. I was off to be an English teacher in Vietnam, and given this was my second time in...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Laurel Ewasiuk (Sponsored content)
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
You’re all packed up and ready to embark on new and exciting challenges! Not so fast. While there are many great things about studying abroad in the land of OZ, there are some things you need to consider just before you head to the airport. Here are my...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Addie Weller
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Living abroad may not be as carefree as being a tourist, but it's worth every second. Have you ever travelled to a place and fallen immediately in love with it, so much you’ve wanted to move there? That’s exactly what happened when I travelled to...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I've discovered the greatest limitation to humanitarian work is the one I have the most control over. It’s been six months since I came to Honduras to work as a indigenous people's rights advisor and I'm now halfway through my Cuso International...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Durrah Taqiah
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Dealing with a sudden loss wasn't part of my holiday plans. Everyone tells you what to expect when you move to a new country: the weather, the dress code, the social etiquette, and even the unwavering storm of homesickness that slaps you every now and...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
The day I came face-to-face with social injustice. Working alongside communities facing discrimination and oppression is not a walk in the park. You may get involved in unexpectedly complex situations, as I discovered for myself during a recently....
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- Type: Article
- Author: Kirsty Smith
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Life in Switzerland can be a shock to the system. . .but not if you're prepared. Despite moving abroad to start a new life in a new culture, many expats find themselves making friends with people from home. It’s a sort of safety blanket knowing that...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Ashley McCallan
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Syncing to the pace of life in my home abroad. “I love living in London, but I couldn’t do it forever,” is a common refrain I’ve heard from young people in the city. A sentiment I understand completely: London is so much. In 2015, there were 5,491...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Ashley McCallan
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
A dream life abroad wasn't going to just happen. I was going to have to work for it. Our first day in London began with missing luggage and a walking tour in the pouring rain. Unseasoned travellers that we were, missing luggage meant no umbrellas and...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Amelia McKinlay
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
My most remarkable wildlife experiences volunteering in South Africa. Living in a wildlife orphanage in the African bush has meant I’ve had my fair share of memorable animal encounters. I wanted to share my top nine highlights so far: 1. Cuddling...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Roberta Fregolent
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Adjusting to a slower rhythm of living. Being Italian, I thought that my way of living would be the slowest you could ever encounter. In the past years I studied and worked in countries where I got used to people having a quick lunch in front of their...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Sabrina Hassanali
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Japan, it appears, is best travelled with company. After a full month of life in Tokyo, I was ready to get out of town. I wanted to stop hustling around various iterations of concrete and breathe in natural sights. During training, I had made friends...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Justine Hall
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Working as an au pair has its perks—but an easy path to new friends abroad isn’t one of them. One of my "superpowers" is that I can easily befriend just about anyone I meet; it's served me well in life. When I’ve had a choice about something, I’ve...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Kirsty Smith
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Escape the grind of working abroad with a mini-adventure. Stepping back and detaching yourself from studies or work can be difficult for everyone. I find it particularly difficult because of the idea that we should always be reachable. However, moving...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Amelia McKinlay
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I made a surprising discovery about the country's wildlife and people—and I want to change it. Encompassing two world-renowned national parks and numerous private nature reserves, the Kruger to Canyon Biosphere is an eco-tourist's wonderland. Rich in...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Amelia McKinlay
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I'd never lived outside a city. Now, I live amongst wild animals. I have spent much of my life moving. Eight times to be exact, spanning five countries and three continents. However, until I moved to South Africa, I had always lived in an urban...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Addie Weller
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Make your departure stress-free by following these steps. Even seasoned travellers and expats know the feeling. Between packing bags, doctor’s visits and visa paperwork, preparing for a move abroad can be incredibly stressful. For those of you who are...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Addie Weller
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Why I traded in my trendy job for a chalkboard in China. “What’s your plan after graduation?” Admit it; it’s the question everyone dreads as they dress in their cap and gown, walk across the stage to shake their dean’s hand and receive their degree....
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- Type: Article
- Author: Durrah Taqiah
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Why the big city life won’t dazzle you like a smaller city can. While many of us yearn for an extraordinary move in our bright-eyed twenties, most aim for the big cities. Sure they’re desirable when it comes to seeking new adventures, inspirations or...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Durrah Taqiah
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
The top three things you'll learn from moving abroad. If you haven’t heard of the little red dot, its name is Singapore. Hot and humid because of its proximity to the equator, this tiny Southeast Asian island is a perfect mix of culture, diversity and...
