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15 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Living in China as an American

Getting ready to live in China? Read about the 15 things a former ESL teacher thinks every American should know about living in China.

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Best Countries to Au Pair Abroad: Free Housing and High Pay

Amanda Slavinsky

Feb 8, 2023

A man and little girl hike in the woods.

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How to Become an Au Pair in Germany: Requirements, Salary, & Benefits

Andrea Ella Palmer

Feb 8, 2023

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How to Become an Au Pair in Canada: Requirements, Salary, & Benefits

Andrea Ella Palmer

Feb 2, 2023

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10 Unique Cultural-learning Trip Ideas for Every Traveler

Eliz Aquino

Jan 31, 2023

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11 Best US Companies to Work for Abroad

Andrea Ella Palmer

Dec 20, 2022

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How to Plan an Adult Gap Year

Colin Murchison

Sep 30, 2022

Samantha P on a boat in Thailand with other gap year students

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Why Are Gap Years More Common in Europe than the US?

Ashley N. Williams

Sep 26, 2022

A man sits on a scooter in front of a bay and mountains.

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Should You Take a Gap Year in the Middle of College? Pros and Cons

Lauren Salisbury

Sep 19, 2022

A student with a red beanie and a green backpack facing a building in Germany

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Helpful Language Phrases to Learn Before You Travel

Olivia Christine Perez

Sep 9, 2022