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

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

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In cities around the world, exploding tourism and expat cash are driving prices up, and locals out.
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My Time in Paris is Ending. The FOMO? It's Real.

My Time in Paris is Ending. The FOMO? It's Real.

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I'm trying to figure out how to squeeze out every last moment for what it's worth. 
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Ashley & Carter at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Ireland.

Moving Abroad: The Small Things You Don’t Think About

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Two short weeks in Ireland have put us through the wringer and brought us out stronger. 
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Katie in Malcesine, Lake Garda

I Never Wanted to Study Abroad. Here's How It Changed My Life.

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My year abroad was the gap year I never knew I needed. 
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Study Abroad's Biggest Secret

Study Abroad's Biggest Secret

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Terms papers, exams and stress still exist overseas.   
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Jardin du Luxembourgh in Paris, France

France, According to a Frenchman

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A chance encounter changes my perspective—and reminds me why I'm studying abroad. 
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5 Things I've Learned from One Month in Paris

5 Things I've Learned from One Month in Paris

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The city has more than a few surprises for a study abroad student. 
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Emily in Guadeloupe.

4 Ways Working Abroad Forces You Outside Your Comfort Zone

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How living abroad has made me less afraid.
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Volunteering at a neighborhood event as part of a nine-month volunteer program.

Getting a Job in Israel Meant Learning an Important Lesson

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Israelis can be straight-forward, pushy, even rude, but they get the job done.
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Discussing books in Borneo.

10 Books to Accompany an Adventure

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Perfect for your pack, these stories will inspire and entertain you. 
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A Russian and American friend chatting on a recent trip to Novgorod.

How it Really Feels to Be Fluent in a Foreign Language

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The definition of "fluent" is more fluid than it seems.
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The writer visits with a local family in Cianjur.

Volunteering Abroad Forced Me to Face My Own Privilege

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What I learned as a teacher in Bali.     
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