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Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2011 by Go Overseas
One of these is not like the others. What you need to know: Moving to a new country can lead to being thrown into an entirely new and unfamiliar culture, one in which you are clearly an outsider. Take me in Tanzania for instance! Here are some tips for the best ways to avoid being "the annoying tourist" even when it may be nearly impossible to ever truly fit in. Everyone has a desire to ‘become’ a local when traveling in a foreign country; we strive to learn their language, navigate their streets without a map, and find a little local restaurant not listed in the travel guidebooks that...
Ghana, Africa, Studying Abroad
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Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by Andrea Moran
Study abroad for English speakers! Study abroad isn’t just for language majors. If you don’t know anything beyond English, there are places where you won’t sink to the bottom for not speaking the lingua franca. But although English is known throughout these countries, it’s best to try and learn the basic phrases in the local language. It not only shows respect for the host country, but will give you a deeper appreciation of the culture. By Andrea Moran
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Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 by Andrew Dunkle
Hi everyone, and welcome back to another inspiring interview. This week we are proud to feature Lillie Marshall, a native Bostonian who recently returned from a nine month journey around the world. Throughout her travels she taught and volunteered in Asia, Africa, and Europe, all the while sharing her adventures on her blog at www.AroundTheWorldL.com. She has now returned to Boston to continue teaching, but her heart is set on traveling again soon. We hope you enjoy the interview and welcome further comments and questions below. GO!: Lets start with a brief introduction. Who are you, where...