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blog How to Be a Tourist Without Being a “Tourist” The word 'tourist' is a host for all sorts of negative stereotypes that are hard to shake off no matter where you go in the world. However, while stereotypes do often stem from the truth, the fear of being labeled negatively as a tourist can hold you back from important experiences while abroad.
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blog Final Goodbyes and Initial Hellos In the weeks leading up to my departure from the U.S. to South Korea, I found myself waking every morning at 5 a.m., no matter what time I’d gone to sleep the night before. My mother told me that it was God’s way of preparing me. And even though it may sound silly to some, I wondered what God...
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blog Adjusting to an Australian Way of Life My Australian accent sounds far from Australian. When I try it just ends up sounding like a weird mix of British and Irish, which would only sound close to the Australian if it were severely auto tuned.
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blog Three Reasons to Fall in Love With Turku, Finland Falling in love is scary. You don’t know if it’s the right person. You don’t know if it’s the right timing. You don’t know if you're investing too much or not enough.
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blog Studying Abroad: The Cure To Senioritis Studying abroad during your senior year is dangerous, I won't lie. With transfer credits that have to make it back to your home school in time, classes that have to be scheduled before graduation, and of course friendships that must be savored so that they become a lasting relationship...
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blog An Introvert's Guide to Studying Abroad As an introvert, studying abroad seemed an odd choice for me. Introverts are characterized by being cautious, reserved and often less sociable. Extroverts, who are typically more outgoing and open to new experiences, seem better equipped for an experience centered around new people and places.
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blog 10 Places You Must See in Paris The city of lights, and also the city of a million places to see and thus, a million other tourists. I was lucky to spend an entire week in Paris, but let's say you've got one weekend to see all of the best sights. Here are the ten places that you should make priority.
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blog Swimming with the Finns My second month in Finland has been just as hectic and action packed as the first. The highlight thus far was going ice swimming with some of my Finnish friends. I told them, "I want to immerse myself in the activities of the natives," and immediately they gave each other a mischievous look.
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