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What Being an Au Pair Taught Me

Sydney toasts her host city, Sydney, Australia.

Four life lessons I learned abroad.

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5 Pieces of Advice for First-time Au Pairs

What I wish I knew before working abroad.

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On My Decision to Move Back to the States

Making the best investment in my future.

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Battling Homesickness Abroad

Ahnika on a Game of Thrones tour in Northern Ireland.

People's lives don't pause while abroad, which can be difficult to accept.

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Making it Last in Nepal

Deep foundations were needed to make sure these buildings withstand any future earthquakes.

What does it mean to build for sustainability?

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Donating My Creativity

A completed Operation Raleigh house in Nepal.

Photographing for charities in Asia.

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How to Survive as a Language Assistant in Spain

Spain's Auxiliar de Conversacion program may not be for everyone.

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A Day in the Life of a Development Worker in Honduras

A theatrical reenactment of an ancient Mayan ritual by the local Maya Chorti Youth at the Mayan Ruins of Copan.

Building connections between international NGOs and their local beneficiaries.

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Five Differences Between Being a Tourist & Living in Japan

Lorraine at Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto, Japan

You can never truly know a country until you've lived there.

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Four Reasons I'm Scared to Work Abroad

My top challenges—and how I'm tackling them.

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Not All Volunteer Placements Are Created Equal

How to choose an organization and destination where you can make a lasting impact.

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A Tourist's Role at Historically Sensitive Sites

Visitors at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin

Before you take a selfie, take a step back.

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