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Shanghai, China is an international center of business.
When deciding whether to volunteer or intern abroad, there are many factors to consider. What type of person are you? Does structure and routine appeal to you, or would you prefer the unpredictable and unexpected? Are you looking to gain a leg up in your industry, or are you taking a break from traditional work altogether? Are the skills you’d like to learn things that would make you internationally competitive, and in what market? To put it crudely: which would you rather have on your resume?
Much has been written lauding volunteering...
10 Ways to Feel at Home as an Expat
It’s not easy moving to another country, especially when you start to feel homesick. Everything can be a reminder of how far away you are from familiarity, from the signs in another language to unidentifiable foods, but here are some tips to help you settle into your new home, in no particular order.
1. Routine:
Even though you started traveling to get away from the monotony of your everyday life, it can be nice to have a routine abroad. It can be as simple as going to a café to read the newspaper everyday, which makes it feel like “your” place.
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The Best of the Best
The staff at GoOverseas.com thought it would be fun to take a look back at our favorite blogs posts of 2010. It has been a great year for us and we would like to thank everyone in our community for your support. We selected these posts based on personal favorites, number of page views, and comments generated.
Volunteering Abroad in The Warm Heart of Africa by Laura Walker
Why We Liked It: Laura shared her inspiring experiences as a volunteer in Malawi, Africa. She found her volunteer program in the back of a Lonely Planet guidebook, and the best part, it was free! Laura...
A camera-clicking, guidebook toting, brash, rude tourist… no one wants to end up like that, right? If you want to really experience another culture and make the most of your travels, it’s time to be more than a tourist. Here’s how:
1. Get a job
The best way to really experience another country and move from short-term visitor to long-term resident is to get a job abroad. In a few short months, you’ll go from outsider to the person who knows all the coolest spots in town and (almost) never gets ripped off at the market!
While getting a job abroad might sound daunting, it’s actually pretty easy...
Eating while traveling can be a little daunting
International travel means exposure to a wide variety of new cultures and experiences. This can be both exciting and distressing, especially for someone (like me) who is still somewhat of a novice traveler. The following are ten things I learned to hang up when traveling abroad:
1) Aversion to Strange Foods
Chances are, most places one travels to are going to have foods that are unfamiliar to home. As hard as it may be mentally, I find it best to suspend dietary aversions and give new foods a try. Yes, certain animal parts seem odd to eat,...
10 Ways to Save Money When Studying Abroad
Studying abroad can be one of the most exciting parts of your university years, however, it can also be quite costly when you are already struggling with a student's budget. It is possible to save money while you are living in another country if you know which corners to cut and what tips to follow. This also doesn't mean you need to give up any of the fun activities that can come with foreign study, such as sightseeing, souvenir shopping, and the occasional night of bar hopping.
1) Scholarships
One of the best ways to fund your studies abroad,...
There is little doubt that images can be a powerful motivator, capable of inspiring change and exploration. A glancing look at a single image can change your life, and take you down a path of exciting possibilities. With that in mind, don't be surprised if you soon find yourself on Kayak.com looking for affordable airfares to India.
We would first like to give a special thanks to Maneesh Goal for providing these 10 amazing photos of India. From the towering Himalayas, to white-sandy beaches, India clearly is blessed with an amazing abundance of natural and cultural diversity. For more photos...
Italy is a popular country in which to study abroad
What you need to know:
Most popular countries in which to study abroad
Accurate data as of 2008/2009
But just because it's popular, doesn't mean you should study there!
Deciding where to study abroad is either an easy decision or a hard one. Some students have a very clear vision of where they want to go and what they want to study, while other students remain open to different locations and experiences. Not knowing where you want to study abroad should not be looked down upon, and the following information is to help these students look...
9 Common Study Abroad Myths
In a recent study abroad exit poll conducted by International Studies Abroad (ISA), 9 out of 10 students wished they had been able to study abroad longer, and now have a strong desire to travel again. Why then, do only 2% of university students in the United States take their studies abroad each year?
To tackle the concerns of students who feel that study abroad is not for them, we came up with this list of 9 common study abroad myths.
#1. "I don’t know the native language."
Studying abroad is about challenging yourself with unfamiliar situations and experiences....
How many reasons do you need to study abroad?
I'm guessing you have heard a lot of the same old reasons every student should study abroad. Learn a new language, experience a different culture, discover yourself.. pretty soon the list starts to sound like a broken record. There is no arguing that these remain completely valid reasons to study abroad, but if you are still unconvinced, perhaps these 10 new reasons will strike a chord.
#1. Eat, drink and be merry
I was lucky enough to study abroad three times during college: in Italy, China, and Taiwan. Four years later what I remember (and miss...
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