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10 benefits of studying abroad for a longer time
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Learning a new language abroad is one of the most rewarding things you can do: it’s great for your brain (yes, being bilingual really is better), grea...

5 things to do in New York on a budget
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It’s no secret that living in or traveling to New York can be on the expensive side, which can be daunting for students. However, the good news is tha...

How to save for a gap year: 10 things to start with today
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If there is one piece of advice that I could offer to anyone, it would be to travel. Travel as much as you can. As far as you can. As long as you can....

The 10 most popular GO articles you should have read in 2022
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With a new year just around the corner, it’s once again time to reflect on the year almost passed. What better occasion to have a nostalgic look back ...

EF Stories: Kawachi from Japan at EF Manchester
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Here is an interview with Mr.Kawachi, who studied abroad for 44 weeks in Manchester, England from April 2022! Mr.Kawachi was able to study abroad desp...

Back to school: 10 ways to make it less painful
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In this day and age, a lot of people wonder why we still even go to school or university when everything has become readily available to us at the cli...

What now? 5 things to do after your exams
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You’ve aced your exams, received your high school diploma or finished the year at university and have all the time in the world to do exactly what you...

10 hidden gems in Auckland
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Geographically blessed on New Zealand’s north island, Auckland is dotted with over 50 volcano cones, two striking harbors, beautiful bay beaches, fert...

10 things you should know before moving to Barcelona
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Hemmed in by sea and mountains and full of unforgettable neighborhoods and surprising corners, Barcelona is a beacon for study abroad students and exp...

Gap Year Guide to Australia and New Zealand
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So you’re thinking of taking a gap year to explore Australia and New Zealand? Good on you – as the Aussies say – you’re in for a great time! Of course...

Finding love abroad – Janina & Raphael’s EF love story
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Traveling abroad is always an adventure – one that holds new surprises each time. For Janina and Raphael one of those surprises was finding love along...

10 hidden gems in Manchester
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Manchester’s industrial past combined with a modern hipster vibe make it an iconic British city that has plenty to entice visitors. Visiting the reviv...