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Transforming Lives Through Teaching in Colombia

by Emlyn Lee / Mar 25, 2015 / 0 comments

Colombia is home to beautiful and diverse landscapes... from archaeological ruins and cobble-stoned streets to Andean peaks…. from the Amazon jungle to the Caribbean coast. In addition to the aesthetic charm of this country, Colombia is filled with beautiful people, culture, food, music, dancing, and hospitality.

An Unexpected Cookbook: The Unofficial Book of Hobbit Cookery

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Mar 24, 2015 / 0 comments

Oh my, oh my. THIS is a book after my own heart. I'm talking, of course, about An Unexpected Cookbook: The Unofficial Book of Hobbit Cookery, written by Chris-Rachael Oseland.

You Are What You Eat

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Mar 24, 2015 / 0 comments

An essential part of the discovery and adventure (and sometimes the delight) of travel comes from sampling the unusual foods the locals eat, foods they’ve been eating for hundreds of years without noticeable harm. Dining on the indigenous fare helped me better understand the local culture and economy.

Florida Culture for the Week of March 23, 2015 by Josh Garrick

by Josh Garrick / Mar 23, 2015 / 0 comments

Florida Culture for the Week of March 23, 2015 by Josh Garrick
 
March 24 at 8 pm – Sarah McLachlan at the Dr. Phillips Center

#StudyAbroadBecause it brings the world together!

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Mar 23, 2015 / 0 comments

Ciao! Michelle Wass is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh and about to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences (with concentrations in biology, chemistry and psychology); an Italian minor, and a Global Health Certificate. She made the best decision of her life to study abroad in Rome, Italy, in the spring 2013 semester.

Purple Aurora and the Milky Way: Sky Scenes from Northern Norway

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Mar 21, 2015 / 0 comments

From Buksnesford, Andøy. Just 20 min drive from my home.

 

Purple Aurora and the Milky Way: Sky Scenes from Northern Norway

 

Purple Aurora and the Milky Way: Sky Scenes from Northern Norway

 

Solar Eclipse 2015 in Northern Norway

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Mar 20, 2015 / 0 comments

Solar eclipse, March 15. at 11.02. Some snow came in over us, but got a glimpse of the solar eclipse. Taken from my porch, at Hognfjorden, Vesterålen, Norway.

 

Solar Eclipse 2015 in Northern Norway

#StudyAbroadBecause you deserve to have your life changed

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Mar 18, 2015 / 0 comments

Kaytlin Nowell is a student at Mississippi State University majoring in Communications with a minor in International Studies. As a media student, she loves writing, researching, and studying communication practices in public relations and journalism. Her passion for communications was intensified after her time in London for study abroad.

Monet to Banksy: From Impressionists to Street Art

by Rebeca Velez / Mar 18, 2015 / 0 comments

Cafés in Paris, France in the 19th century served as a place where individuals gathered to talk about painting, literature, and politics. In the corner of a Café, a group of young artists (who later became known as Impressionists) shared their dreams and aspirations in the art world.

Top 7 Useful Apps for TEFL Educators

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Mar 18, 2015 / 0 comments

Teaching a second language is an important job in the schools of many countries. If you are interested in seeing the world and teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), you might want to consider some apps for the new iPhone 6 plus that will make your job easier. EFL teachers can benefit from the countless resources available through iPhone apps designed for both teachers and learners.

Top 7 Useful Apps for TEFL Educators

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