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Things I Never Knew About Volunteering Abroad

I stumbled onto volunteering abroad by accident when a friend recommended it to me. I had never considered it beforehand. So I entered the world of volunteering with very little information and learnt that there’s only so much research you can do. 

Things I Never Knew About Volunteering Abroad

Through the Eyes of an Educator: Every ending is a new beginning

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Dec 03, 2018 / 0 comments

It’s December. The last month of the last quarter of 2018 is here, and the holiday season is upon us. Much of the country is littered in cold and snowy weather, many people are rushing out to purchase gifts to show their gratitude, and resolutions are in process for 2019’s arrival. It’s the time of year where endings and beginnings mesh together—and often the lines between the two blur. 

Through the Eyes of an Educator: Every ending is a new beginning

Artist of the Month: Czech This Out with Petra and David Bachron

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Dec 02, 2018 / 0 comments

Gorgeous. That's the word I use (usually out loud, in an exclamatory fashion) whenever I see our featured artist this month, Czech This Out (Petra and David Bachron), on instagram. I love their work, separately and combined. I love their story, and I love their passion for art, and life. 

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#VolunteerAbroadBecause It Will Shape You

Note: This interview is part of a series from Learning Service.

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How To Start A Teacher Travel Blog In 4 Easy Steps

Whether you are a traveling teacher, travel during summer vacation, or are on sabbatical, there are experiences you just want to share—whether with your friends, class, colleagues, or maybe even the world. This makes starting a teacher travel blog an amazing and rewarding idea.

Donut-Hopping Portland: 3 Quintessential Hotspots

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Nov 26, 2018 / 0 comments

While Portlanders may not have invented donuts, they certainly seem to have perfected them. The so-called donut culture here is well fed – inspiring Portlanders to declare their favorites, and to slight those they deem inferior, to both their friends and the public alike.

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All You Need to Know: 15 Australia Travel Tips

Australia—it’s on everyone’s bucket list…and for good reason! There’s an extraordinary amount of things to see, do, taste, and experience in this remarkable country.
 
Here are our best Australia Travel Tips…
 
All You Need to Know: 15 Australia Travel Tips
 

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Ways to Give Back to Local Communities When Travelling

Supporting the local communities of places we visit as tourists and travellers is a great way to give back, show your appreciation, and receive a warm welcome from the locals. After all, we’re visitors in their hometowns, so the least we can do is show respect and offer support in simple yet impactful ways. Wondering how you can give back on your travels and make yourself a better traveller?

Nothing But Net: The Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame Is a Sweet Three-Pointer

Nothing But Net: The Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame Is a Sweet Three-Pointer

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Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad

College offers many brilliant opportunities. One of the most advantageous is the possibility to study abroad. Traveling and learning about new ways of life is exciting and has that special appeal to young people. Let’s be honest, that is why studying abroad is so popular among student in the first place – not because that university overseas offers unique curriculum or unrivaled library resources. 

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