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Remote Nepal School Celebrates Donations from Corsa Rural Education FundA recent Dashain Festival day brought special joy and celebration to dozens of students of the Jhakrapuri Prarthamik Vidyalaya School in Nepal's rural Gorkha region.- from Straight-Laced to Unlaced: Women's Colleges in the Twentieth CenturyThinking about going to a women's college? Read about their history and how they've changed over the years to see if the all-girl environment is right for you.
- Example Personal Statement to Study Abroad in Hong KongI am studying abroad in Hong Kong; here is my personal statement, and hopefully you can benefit from this example to make your personal statement the best that it can be.
Happy Pal-O-Mine Day!Valentine's Day is the day of romance and love. What about friendship?- Hanukkah Abroad!Having caste aside my Jewish heritage for much of my early life, it was only after being in the Philippines where I currently live and work that I rediscovered my Jewish heritage, and am attempting to share it with others via Hanukkah.
- Past, Present and FutureThis is a beleaguered view of our past and present Presidential choices and the grim prospects for our future.
The Study Abroad Experience: What to PackAs a junior, I spent six months studying abroad in Ireland. I made some awful choices when it came to packing and a few good ones. This is what I've learned. Here are my tips and tricks for packing for the study abroad experience.- Getting Money for College AbroadLearn how to make money for college while studying abroad, and have fun while doing it, with no training at all!
Nine Years of Living Abroad...Am I Nuts?It's not considered wise to sell everything, leave the good life behind and leap into the unknown. To heck with wisdom -- I did and I never looked back!- My Barcelona Story, Part 1In 2008 I moved to Barcelona for six months. This is the first of six parts detailing my experience and dilemmas i faced along the way. It can provide fellow travellers insight on living in a foreign country.
Safety Tips for College Students Traveling Alone AbroadMake your journey studying abroad a safe one, especially if you are traveling alone. Check out these safety tips for college students traveling alone.
Travelogue of China: Concert Band Tour to Beijing and ShanghaiTravelogue of my experiences, musings and observations in Beijing and Shanghai, China, 5-15 June 2006.- Baobei Foundation: An Amazing Experience with Charity AbroadA description of one of the experiences my boyfriend, family and I had with the Baobei Foundation in Shanghai, China.
- How to Travel like a Pro: Vacation Safety, Security and Common SenseFrom luggage to language, a few quick and easy tips to make your life easier while traveling both here at home and abroad.
- California's Mexican-Americans and Asian-AmericansThe United States of America is a melting pot for many different people, from many different ethnicities and cultures. In no state is this more true than in California, where the two particular cultures I studied, Asian-Americans and Mexican-Americans.
My Visit to Korea: Why (South) Korea and I Might Have a Love-Hate RelationshipHave you ever been to a place that seemed to just try to tell you that it hated your guts? Well, I haven't either. I came close, though. My personal experience aside (or maybe in consideration of it), Korea's a great place to visit.
Top 10 Songs by My Favorite Artist, Jack JohnsonJack Johnson is one my favorite artists. His music offers a tranquil sound and an amazing vibe. It does not matter where you are when you hear his songs; you will feel the beach and the distinctive sound of surf life.- The Fun and Addictive Nature of AlcoholAs a child growing up, I was always known as a "goody two shoe" that never got into trouble and was rarely scolded.
- Terrorism and TravelingThe PKK, the Turkish and American governments have all become entangled in a dangerous game of international tension. As an American living among Turks and Kurds in Turkey, its hard not to be a little nervous.
A Former Non-Christian's Warning to Evangelists and Others Who "Feel the Need" to Aggressively Push the GospelIt was like these evangelists wanted me to burn in the fire of their brand of hell before I could accepted into their fold - fully cooked and manicured to their taste. These evangelists would want to eat me alive - spiritual cannibals of the worst kind.- Explore Lovely Lonavala and Khandala Near Mumbai in IndiaLonavala and Khandala are the beautiful hill stations that are situated very near to Mumbai. Visiting them can be the most pleasant and enjoyable experience for all. I have covered the guidelines on their visit.
American Animal Advocacy Today: 50 Famous Movers and ShakersAnimal advocates are a motley group with widely divergent opinions. Here is a sampling of influential individuals and couples in the field.
Defy Death by Studying Abroad in EnglandStudying abroad in England and suffering near-death experience envy? Don't worry, there's plenty to be afraid of in old Albion.
A Few Insights on the People, Culture and Cuisine of TurkeyHaving come to Istanbul to study abroad there are many things that are quite different from life in the United States. Turks eat different food, follow a different religion and look at life differently. This is a beguiling culture.
Ireland's Houses and Castles: An American's PerspectiveMy semester abroad in Ireland put me across many houses and castles, here's my perspective of their magic.- Living Abroad in VietnamYour flight to Southeast Asia gives you superhuman purchasing power. Learn how to use it and keep it.
Volunteering Abroad | Going it AloneVolunteering abroad can be one of the most significant experiences of a young person's life. Yet it can also end up in disaster! It is a decision not to be taken lightly.- Some Encouraging and Not-So-Encouraging Examples of Long-Distance RelationshipsI haven't been in a long-distance relationship, but I know many people who have and who are. I'm talking very long-distance here. If you're in a long-distance relationship right now, you might feel better after reading this article.
- Living Abroad in the United KingdomEverytime I see someone coming to live abroad, I remember my days seven years back. We moved from India to United Kingdom as my husband got a job offer. We had just been married for 3 months when we moved.
- What Does Studying Abroad Have to Offer You in College?The experience of studying abroad is a truly unique experience that I encourage all of you to do.
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