When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn
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- Written by: Rachel Gow
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
The most important travel skill isn't perseverance; it's flexibility.
How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety
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- Written by: Rachel Gow
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
I dreamed of being an auxiliares de conversación in a big city. But life had other plans.
How Life in Spain Has Changed Since COVID-19
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- Written by: Shrita Pathak
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
The COVID-19 outbreak in Spain has turned my life abroad upside down.
Healthy Meal Prep Ideas for Life Abroad
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- Written by: Shrita Pathak
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
When it comes to healthy eating abroad, a little organization goes a long way.
How to Eat Planted-Based While Travelling
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- Written by: Shrita Pathak
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Your guide to making ethical eating choices while on-the-go.
Holiday Travel on a Budget
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- Written by: Shrita Pathak
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Cheap, ethical travel during peak times—yes, it's possible.
How to Socialize When You Don't Know the Language
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- Written by: Shrita Pathak
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Hint: when trying to meet new people in a small town, the Internet is your friend.
I'm only 22. Here's Why I'm Taking a Year "Off"
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- Written by: Shrita Pathak
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
What I hope to gain teaching English in Spain.
The Paradox of Choice
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- Written by: Shrita Pathak
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Faced with too many options, I've decided to run towards myself instead.
What to Expect From Reverse Culture Shock
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- Written by: Anna Matthews
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
How can you settle back into a place that should feel familiar, but no longer feels like home?
My Secret Trick to Learning a Language
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- Written by: Katie Smith
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Bonus: It involves cocktails.
In Spain, I'm Just Another "Guiri"
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- Written by: Andrea Palmer
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
What it's like being "the other" in my adopted home.
Going from Teacher Zero to Class Hero
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- Written by: Andrea Palmer
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
As a thirty-something, I was being bullied by Spanish 12-year-olds. Here's how it turned around.
Can I Be a Vegan in Madrid?
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- Written by: Anna Matthews
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
The challenges of upholding a vegan lifestyle in a country that ranks second in Europe for meat consumption.
What It's Like to Study at an Italian University
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- Written by: Katie Smith
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
I thought I knew what to expect during my year abroad—but there are still surprises.
What to Expect at a Spanish University
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- Written by: Anna Matthews
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Sipping sangria at sunset? To survive, sometimes it's more like hitting the books before bedtime.
All Roads Lead to Verona
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- Written by: Katie Smith
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
When things don't go to plan, make a new one.
Making the Most of Your Time Abroad
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- Written by: Anna Matthews
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Semesters abroad are designed for more than studying and sleep.
Saying Hello the Spanish Way
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- Written by: Andrea Palmer
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Learning to embrace Spanish culture, one greeting at a time.
Losing An Old Friend in a New City
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- Written by: Andrea Palmer
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
My dog, Louie, was my home in a place away far from home.
