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How I Got Past the Language Learning Plateau

Details: Written by: Maya Lach-Aidelbaum; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

My German was slow to improve in Munich. Here's why.

Unlocking Taiwan With Music

Details: Written by: Iris Fu; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

How Chinese pop hits have taught me cultural lessons no textbook ever can.

Germany: Where Extracurriculars Are Harder & Classes Easier

Details: Written by: Maya Lach-Aidelbaum; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

A Canadian and Colombian reflect on the differences studying abroad.

What to Expect From Reverse Culture Shock

Details: 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?

3 Things to Expect from Dating Long-Distance

Details: Written by: Juliann Li; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

If you're studying abroad while your partner stays home, get ready for these challenges.

Finding a Sense of Belonging Abroad

Details: Written by: Spencer Kalan; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

What happens when the novelty wears off?

What It’s Like Trying to Find a Room in Munich (and How Not to Get Scammed)

Details: Written by: Maya Lach-Aidelbaum; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

How not to get taken advantage of in a city that's in the midst of a housing crisis.

International Conference Travel

Details: Written by: Karin Murray-Bergquist; Category: Study Abroad

For academics, scholars and researchers, travelling to international conferences means sharing ideas, accessing new resources and expertise and, of course, eating free pastries.

From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

Details: Written by: Jessica Lockhart; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

A round-up of our favourite blog posts over the past couple of months: How work abroad allows you to create a new reality.

From the Field Blog: Editors's Choice
A round-up of Verge editorial staff's favourite blog posts over the past few months.

Rushing to Russia

Details: Written by: Riyanshu Bam; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

At 16, I found the perfect study abroad program. There was just one thing standing in my way: My mom.

I Thought I Was Immune to Culture Shock. I Was Wrong.

Details: Written by: Katrina Keegan; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

My culture shock took so long, I didn’t notice that it was happening.

Munich's Vibrant Underground Culture

Details: Written by: Maya Lach-Aidelbaum; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

Munich is no Berlin, but alternative culture still thrives here.

Are You Living Abroad Like the Locals, or Displacing Them?

Details: Written by: Bella Peacock; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

In cities around the world, exploding tourism and expat cash are driving prices up, and locals out.

Study Abroad's Biggest Secret

Details: Written by: Juliann Li; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

Terms papers, exams and stress still exist overseas.

Ayahuasca Tourism: Shamans, Charlatans and Thousand-dollar Retreats

Details: Written by: Ariana Crisafulli; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

Whether it's a quest for self-awareness, a cure for mental maladies or just the next big high, travellers are turning a traditional Amazonian healing ceremony into a multi-million dollar industry.