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5 steps for studying abroad and traveling at the same time: a student’s guide

Studying abroad is more than just a chance to attend classes in another country — it’s an opportunity to explore the world, experience new cultures, and grow both personally and academically. For students with a passion for travel, studying abroad can be the perfect way to combine education with adventure. But how do you balance coursework with travel? Here’s a practical guide to help you make the most of both worlds. read post  

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Why I Am an Immigrant, Not an “Expat”

The use of the terms “expatriate” and its short form “expat” aren´t so different – rooted in smugness, arrogance, and oftentimes more than a little racism. Granted, Merriam-Webster does define “expatriate” simply as “someone who does not live in their own country.” But that definition seems to me to be behind the times, as “expat” has come more to have the connotation of someone who for work or study is living abroad temporarily, as opposed to someone who moves to a county with the intent of…

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The plan: our six years abroad

  We returned to our home exactly six years ago to the day, on June 1 2016, when Linda and I packed up or donated our possessions; sold our cars; and caught a plane to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Our plan was to hang out there for a while; then spend a few months in Vietnam; and finally move on to Bali for a long stay. We thought we’d return to the United States in 2019 after three years away. read post  

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How life in Spain makes you richer - without luxuries

Livia Dabs   As a fellow immigrant (or expat, if you prefer) in Spain, for the past two years, I sympathize quite a bit with this essay by a U.S. woman who's been living with her family in a small Andalusian town for the past four, and has been loving it. She comments, " Everything I could only dream of in the US happened here in Spain without being filthy rich. Without owning luxuries, my life feels very luxurious" - and proceeds to give great examples. My life in Madrid is more expensive than…

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