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The writer, Katrina, with her Russian host sisters.

Putting it All on the Table: Eating with Host Families

Signing up for a homestay means navigating a new culture, family and diet. From dietary restrictions to vehement dislikes, here's how to find your place at the table. 
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Rushing to Russia

Rushing to Russia

At 16, I found the perfect study abroad program. There was just one thing standing in my way: My mom. 
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Katrina by St. Petersburg's signature splitting bridges over the Neva River.

I Thought I Was Immune to Culture Shock. I Was Wrong.

My culture shock took so long, I didn’t notice that it was happening.
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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

The definition of "fluent" is more fluid than it seems.
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Trying my hand at event photography at my internship.

How to Survive—and Thrive—in a Russian Workplace

Five things I've learned on an international internship with a Russian NGO.
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Katrina visiting Tallinn, Estonia.

Why I'm Afraid of Western Europe

Weekend jaunts to London or Paris? No, thank you. 
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Locals visit a vendor during a street festival in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

Smashing Stereotypes in Siberia

Cold, unfriendly and unforgiving? Think again. Three myths about the northern region that need to be debunked now. 
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Learning to dance the Mazurka

Study Abroad: Living Lectures

Academic immersion means stepping out of the classroom and into a bigger learning environment.
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Katrina in Russia.

Russian Beauty in the Eyes of an American Beholder

Does adapting to Russia mean choosing to be "beautiful"?
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What it Means to "Gulyat"

What it Means to "Gulyat"

I walked my way from being a tourist to a resident of St. Petersburg.
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The Many Faces of Russia

The Many Faces of Russia

What's the difference between Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union?
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Adopting a Russian Identity

Adopting a Russian Identity

What's in a name? As Katrina learns while studying abroad in Russia, a lot. 
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