Debunking Brazilian Myths
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- Written by: Samantha Phelan
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
An intern's first week in Brazil.
Finding Love in Indonesia
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- Written by: Noa Glow
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Noa volunteered in India hoping to find love. What she found, instead, was companionship.
3 Things I Did Right Overseas
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- Written by: Camaro West
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Living abroad can mean making lots of mistakes. Here are three things that Camaro did right.
Experiencing Vietnam as an Intern
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- Written by: Dylan Muñoz
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
AIESEC intern Josh Yang navigates a country of a million motorbikes.
A Culture of Sharing
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- Written by: Carly Vandergriendt
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
In India, there's no such thing as an IOU.
Choosing My Cross-Cultural Battles
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- Written by: Clare Esler
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Living in any foreign country, I have always felt on guard, trying to ensure what I say and do never offends a local.
Bittersweet Goodbye to India
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- Written by: Hunar Chandhok
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
As Hunar prepares to head home, she reflects on best practices for finding an internship abroad.
Sustainable Tourism in Central Asia
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- Written by: Michael Soncina
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
A recent graduate explores developments in tourism in a nearly-forgotten part of Central Asia.
The Wild Cats of Sterlitamak, Russia
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- Written by: Katie Herndon
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
As Katie discovers, monuments and tourist attractions are far from the heart of a city.
Developing an International Internship Workplan
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- Written by: Camaro West
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
How to hit the ground running in a developing country.
Dealing with Volunteer Abroad Challenges
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- Written by: Andrew O'Dea
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Andrew reflects on the summer he spent volunteering in Guyana.
Travelling as a Local, Not a Tourist
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- Written by: Samantha Phelan
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
For blogger Samantha, interacting with locals is the key to true cultural immersion.
How to Barter in India
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- Written by: Carly Vandergriendt
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Carly shares her tips on bargaining like an Indian for a fair price.
5 Reasons Why You Should Study Abroad
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- Written by: Rudayna Bahubeshi
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Why you need to spend a semester overseas.
Culinary Comforts in the Developing World
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- Written by: Charity Yoro
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
No oven? No fridge? That's no problem for creative international volunteers.
Culture Shock in Guyana
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- Written by: Kendra Borutski
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Despite the ice cold showers and constant noise, this "blondie" blogger is learning to love Guyana.
Beyond Disaster Relief: Development in Haiti
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- Written by: Natalie Gilbert
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Nearly three years after Haiti's 2010 earthquake, blogger Natalie Gilbert visits the country to discover that there's plenty to the country beyond the rubble.
Being A Foreigner in Nicaragua
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- Written by: Clare Esler
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Dealing with the unexpected abroad; issues of power and privilege.
Dealing with Disappointment in the Developing World
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- Written by: Charity Yoro
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
After a year working abroad, Charity redefines her definition of success.
Day in the Life of an Intern in Ghana
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- Written by: Camaro West
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
A play-by-play of an overseas intern's schedule.
