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Lessons From Working "Abroad" in Canada

Lessons From Working "Abroad" in Canada

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A prospective employer asks how you handle stressful work situations and your answer involves a tense meeting—with a grizzly bear. You know you have their full attention.
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Happy Hour for Reef Reconstruction

Happy Hour for Reef Reconstruction

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In Southeast Asia, volunteers are working to rebuild coral reefs one beer at a time.
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Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascar's Lemurs?

Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascar's Lemurs?

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In an impoverished nation, conservation is not always top-of-mind.
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International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home

International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home

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Spoiler: Unpacking your overseas experience will be about as interesting to your friends as unpacking your backpack.
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Hazardous Environment School

Hazardous Environment School

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Things have gone badly wrong. Is it time to summon your inner warrior, or call up Mr. Nice Guy?  
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Finding Healthcare Jobs in the UK

Finding Healthcare Jobs in the UK

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A recent grad's tips for getting work with the world's fifth largest employer.
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Beijing's rooftops light up the sky.

Where Old Meets New: A Guide to Beijing's Skyline

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The fascinating architecture is just one of the reasons I love Beijing. 
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Hiking the Ruta de Cares on a windy day - Picos de Europa

How to Socialize When You Don't Know the Language

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Hint: when trying to meet new people in a small town, the Internet is your friend. 
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Clichés aside, living in Switzerland has given me a greater perspective on the world around me—and some excellent views.

Clichés About Living Abroad

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Everyone says you'll "find yourself" living abroad. But what does that really mean? 
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Artwork from the 798

Exploring Beijing's Artistic Hub

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A creative guide to the 798 Art District.
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Food, glorious food!

My First Day in Beijing

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It was a crazy day on the other side of the world.
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Munich residents relax by a river in the English Garden, Europe's largest city park.

Coming Back From Exchange: The Good, The Bad and Everything In-between

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Returning to Montreal from my exchange in Germany has meant excitement, anxiety and readjustment. 
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