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The Wild Cats of Sterlitamak, Russia

The Wild Cats of Sterlitamak, Russia

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As Katie discovers, monuments and tourist attractions are far from the heart of a city.
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Camaro relaxes at the Golden Tulip, where she goes to escape the hustle and bustle of Accra.

3 Things I Did Right Overseas

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Living abroad can mean making lots of mistakes. Here are three things that Camaro did right.
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Game Changers: National Geographic Emerging Explorer, Josh Thome is 4Real

Game Changers: National Geographic Emerging Explorer, Josh Thome is 4Real

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It's not about celebrity; it's about change.
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Voluntourism Replaces Cruises as Top Vacation

Voluntourism Replaces Cruises as Top Vacation

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$25 off flights and what's wrong with voluntourism: the latest news in work, study and volunteer abroad.
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Of the 13 volunteers who signed up for this Bali build, 12 are women.

Finding Love in Indonesia

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Noa volunteered in India hoping to find love. What she found, instead, was companionship.
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Natalie explains the difference between comparatives and superlatives to Robinson, one of her students, in beginner English class.

Beyond Disaster Relief: Development in Haiti

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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.
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A beautiful German schoenstatt sitting along the outskirts of Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil.

Debunking Brazilian Myths

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An intern's first week in Brazil.
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The view from inside an auto-rickshaw.

A Culture of Sharing

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In India, there's no such thing as an IOU.
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Homes in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, are built closely together. What happens in one home affects those next door.

Choosing My Cross-Cultural Battles

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Living in any foreign country, I have always felt on guard, trying to ensure what I say and do never offends a local.
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International Service Learning

International Service Learning

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A detailed examination of why, and under what conditions, international service learning programs can be an effective teaching strategy.
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Bittersweet Goodbye to India

Bittersweet Goodbye to India

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As Hunar prepares to head home, she reflects on best practices for finding an internship abroad.
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Developing an International Internship Workplan

Developing an International Internship Workplan

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How to hit the ground running in a developing country.
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