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How language learning can support your mental health
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Positive mental health is essential to well-being and leading a happy, fulfilling life. It enables you to focus at work and study, maintain healthy re...

Sydney, Brisbane, or Perth: Which is the Aussie city for you?
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One thing people often underestimate about Australia is the sheer size of the country. The entirety of Europe could fit inside Australia twice, and it...

Cultural immersion: What it is and why it's so transformative
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Study abroad trips offer you a chance to fully immerse yourself in a new culture, often for the first time. Being exposed to a rich, deep culture that...

12 ways to make your study abroad trip more sustainable
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As humans living on this planet, it’s up to all of us to help keep our home in good shape. Dealing with climate change on a global scale is a job for ...

Foodie guide to San Diego: 10 unmissable spots
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San Diego is a West Coast paradise for food lovers. It offers everything from cozy brunch spots and surf-inspired eateries to fresh seafood and authen...

How to keep your New Year's resolutions: 5 tips
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Now that the New Year’s excitement has faded comes the hard part: sticking to those resolutions you set with so much enthusiasm. It’s easy to feel you...

5 things to do in Sydney on a budget
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Traveling while keeping to a tight budget can be daunting, especially when Sydney is famously one of the world’s most expensive cities. But with so mu...

How to be a traveler, not a tourist: 7 tips
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Traveling abroad can offer so much more than just the chance to see famous landmarks — it’s an opportunity to gain a better understanding of both the ...

5 things to do in London on a budget
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Living on a student budget, you’ll quickly realize your money doesn’t stretch too far in The Big Smoke. London is notoriously expensive, so it pays to...

How to overcome language learning fatigue: 5 tips
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Learning a new language is a rewarding experience that opens up new cultures, opportunities, and perspectives. However, it’s not uncommon to feel like...

How to make your dorm room feel like home
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Moving away from home to study abroad is both an exciting and nerve-wracking right of passage. If it’s your first time leaving friends, family, and th...

20 signs you’ve made a friend for life
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Good friends make fantastic memories, but the best kind of friends are the ones with whom you have an unspoken agreement to laugh together for the res...