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I was 12 when I lost my hearing. Now, I'm using my experience to help others. The lie “your hearing will come back” is one of the only things I truly remember about the two weeks I spent in the hospital after contracting bacterial meningitis, which...
- Type: Article
- Author: Lillian Berggoetz
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Five cultural difference that I've encountered. I spent the first 21 years of my life in England, and the following two in New Zealand (geographically as far away as you can get, but not dramatically different culturally.) I had never lived anywhere so...
- Type: Article
- Author: Kate Buckle
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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It was almost a fate I couldn't avoid. Being a teacher was never something I planned to do. It was actually something I very much planned not to do. I studied literature at Birmingham University. Since my degree was not career-focused (such as medicine...
- Type: Article
- Author: Kate Buckle
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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TEFL is often considered a young person's pursuit. Here's why that should change. Perhaps because so many people treat it as a gap year or a break between studying and starting a career, teaching English abroad is often considered a young man's game....
- Type: Article
- Author: Lex Cowan
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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How a marathon provided a deeper understanding about my host community. “I never saw a discontented tree. They grip the ground as though they liked it. . .” These words from philosopher John Muir always cause me pause and reflect. A testament to their...
- Type: Article
- Author: Sarah Healy
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Accepting the job was one thing, getting to Coober Pedy was another. Bang! A thunderous thud jolted me from my slumber. A loud audible swear escaped the lips of the bus driver. We had struck another unfortunate kangaroo as we barrelled down South...
- Type: Article
- Author: Sarah Healy
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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This holiday weekend, I'm reflecting on what I miss most about my home and native land. Put on your red and white—for Canadians worldwide, it’s time for Canada Day celebrations. For those of who are living abroad, reflecting on what it means to be...
- Type: Article
- Author: Melissa Verwey
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Here's why it's the perfect time to start something new. Before moving to New Zealand, I was, at best, a casual runner. I would occasionally lace up my trainers for a 5k, inspired by the possibility of transforming my body, to become fitter and leaner....
- Type: Article
- Author: Jessica Schalburg
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
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Honouring Ramadan and celebrating Eid without family. How hard can it be? Ramadan is an annual practice of fasting from food, water and sexual activities from sunrise to sunset for a whole month. Billions of Muslims all around the globe practice this...
- Type: Article
- Author: Durrah Taqiah
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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How my life has changed since I moved to Cambodia. Since moving back to Siem Reap permanently, my lifestyle has changed in many ways. On my first trip to Cambodia, I volunteered in the hostel. I also lived there, so the place dictated most of my...
- Type: Article
- Author: Alexandra Merullo
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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As a traveller returning home, you have to learn how to balance your past with your present. Working abroad means that who you were before is no longer who you are now as a result of interactions with different people, culture and habits. In my first...
- Type: Article
- Author: Durrah Taqiah
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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I used to live for plans. Now, nothing excites me more than the unknown. There was a time in the not-too-distant past where I thought I had control—or at least tried to have control over just about every aspect in my life. I would attempt to plan out...
- Type: Article
- Author: Justine Hall
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Friends: We all need them, but getting them overseas can be tricky. I live in The Netherlands with my husband, Mike, and my dog, Oscar. While those two are almost enough to support my needs for human interaction, part of living abroad is “getting out...
- Type: Article
- Author: Nicole Sharon Schultz
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Here’s how I dealt with getting the dreaded illness in Thailand. The day started just like any other—slow and relaxed. After all, I was on April holiday break in the Thai islands, and I wanted to savour every moment. I woke up, grabbed a towel, and...
- Type: Article
- Author: Addie Weller
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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A language teacher shares her top tips. As a language learner, I’d often become self-conscious if I had to speak. I hated speaking. Why? I was uncomfortable. I didn’t feel I was good at it. Others would hear me; my mistakes and bad pronunciation. I...
- Type: Article
- Author: Jacklyn Janeksela
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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What does it really look like when you decide to move overseas? I romanticized living abroad for a long time. Even as a child, I told people, I’m not really from the United States, then created imaginary landscapes through those I had read about in...
- Type: Article
- Author: Jacklyn Janeksela
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Being an ESL teacher in Novosibirsk means working with students of all ages. This is my first full-time job and being a teacher is no joke. Prior to this, I worked with elementary school students as a tutor and activity leader. So, while before I could...
- Type: Article
- Author: Jillian Elkin
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Read this first for a reality check. Travelling the world, meeting amazing people, and exploring new cultures and environments is truly life-changing—even more so when your travels are aligned with supporting a cause. I have been fortunate to pursue my...
- Type: Article
- Author: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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The truth about maintaining long-distance friendships. If you have a partner to leave behind when you leave for an adventure, you’d understand the ache that fills your chest cavity. To some people, that same pain stems from leaving family and friends...
- Type: Article
- Author: Durrah Taqiah
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Casting directors, agencies, production companies and theatres. You name it, I researched it. Though at times it feels like a very small world, the acting community in Toronto is very large. Across the city, there are numerous opportunities, both paid...
- Type: Article
- Author: Melissa Verwey
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
