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10 hidden gems in Boston
4 min read 4 min

Boston: home of the Red Sox, Harvard University and Mark Wahlberg. For a properly authentic Boston e...

Here’s how language learning abroad looks during COVID-19
5 min read 5 min

This year hasn’t quite been what anyone imagined. With the unprecedented challenges arising from COV...

Gap year guide to Asia
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Asia is the ultimate backpacking continent. It’s a region of striking contrasts that’s big on advent...

Mind the gap: Why it’s good to take some time off
5 min read 5 min

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” – Neale Donald WalschTaking the step from high school ...

10 tips for moving abroad on your own
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Whether it’s to learn a new language, accept a job offer, or start your studies, moving abroad chang...

10 things you should know before moving to Santa Barbara
4 min read 4 min

With 300 days of sun, gorgeous natural surroundings, and the Pacific Coast right on its doorstep, it...

10 things you should know before moving to San Diego
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Headed to California’s southern-most city? Just a stone’s throw from Mexico, San Diego packs a punch...

Ace the academic year with these 5 tips
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In order to help you ace your academic year, I’ve put together five tips that go beyond the usual, “...

15 signs you studied abroad with EF
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Studying abroad is an experience unlike any other. It will open doors you never imagined and bring y...

How to give a great presentation: 10 easy and effective tips
6 min read 6 min

Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an intern or a student, giving a presentation can be a stres...

More questions every first-time study abroad student has
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Hooray, you arrived at your destination! We hope that everything went smoothly and your new home awa...

10 things you should pack this summer
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If there’s one thing that’s more important than spending time abroad this summer, it’s looking good ...