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Au Pair in The Netherlands: Shaunna's Story

What was the most difficult part about leaving home and your comfort zone to embark on your program in the Netherlands?

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Au Pair in France: Reflections From Sophie

You traveled to France in 2016 to live with a host family for 2 months and help them learn conversational English. What made you decide to do a...

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Work Abroad: Walk & Talk in Italy with Christy

So far my time in Italy has been completely above and beyond my expectations. I tried to have minimal expectations and hopes for when I came because...

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Lessons in Language Barriers: Learning With Patience and Trust

I will never forget my first glimpse of Spain nearing the end of my 28-hour journey from New Zealand to Madrid. The memory is vivid, for it was the...

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Working Abroad in Italy: "My Heart Lies With Italy"

La dolce vita is real! That is all I have to say about my wonderful time working abroad in Italy. For three months, I au paired and tutored a family...

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Work Abroad: Walk and Talk in Italy with Shanny

For me, coming to Italy to work abroad was not only to get a job or to be involved in a cultural exchange. It was proof that I can get what I want if...

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