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Looking out at the Dragon Pagoda.
August 20, 2017

5 Differences Between Teaching in Thailand & Taiwan

Choosing between the two countries? Here's what to consider.
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Lorraine on top of Mt. Tsukuba
August 20, 2017

The Top 5 Myths About Japan

How my expectations differed from reality. 
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Saoirse volunteering in rural areas in Sabah, Borneo.
August 13, 2017

8 Things I'm No Longer Scared of After Volunteering Abroad

Volunteering abroad brings whole new meaning to the phrase "first-world problems."
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Sabrina shares a meal with her host family.
August 8, 2017

3 Steps to Settling in Tokyo

Every day, I'm learning something new about my home in Japan. 
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Japan Bound
August 8, 2017

Japan Bound

Exact destination? Unknown. 
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5 Things I Learned About Leadership by Trekking in Malaysian Borneo
August 4, 2017

5 Things I Learned About Leadership by Trekking in Malaysian Borneo

Sixteen days in the jungle is a tough challenge. But what happens when it's your turn to lead the group?
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Meghan's language learning notebook.
August 1, 2017

5 Tips on How to Improve Your Mandarin Learning

Some tricks that have helped me along the way.
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Tina in Jeonju wearing a Hanbok
August 1, 2017

Turning Reverse Culture Shock into Positive Change

Three emotions you'll encounter when you return home. 
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Teaching English Abroad: 6 Considerations For Choosing a TEFL Certification
July 31, 2017

Teaching English Abroad: 6 Considerations For Choosing a TEFL Certification

Having a TEFL certification can mean better schools, better pay, and may even be required for a work visa. But which kind of course should you choose?
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Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety
July 31, 2017

Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety

No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
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Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?
July 31, 2017

Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?

Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?
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Lee, who is half-Chinese, and I have been discussing cultural differences than we expect to encounter abroad.
July 25, 2017

Cultural Differences Between China & America

I'm learning the cultural norms now to save face later. 
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