host family

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  • Michael in Peru
  • 18-Mar-2014
Adapting to Life in the Clouds

When I signed up to spend four months in Peru, I knew the first few weeks would be a challengeRead More ⇾

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  • Tyler Clark in Spain
  • 20-Feb-2014
Arriving in Spain

As I sit here at my desk, I can’t help but think about how nervous I was about coming hereRead More ⇾

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  • travisgunn
  • 13-Dec-2013
Studying Abroad: The Night Before. . . Life Goes on

Studying abroad terrifies me, perhaps even more so than it does the average person, and perhaps even more than itRead More ⇾

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  • Sona in Russia
  • 18-Jul-2013
Anticipating a Conflicted Departure

As the end of my program approaches, I have begun to feel strangely torn between two very extreme feelings. HavingRead More ⇾

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  • Sona in Russia
  • 08-Jul-2013
An introduction to the frustrations of Russian language

All together, my trip from Jersey’s suburbs to St. Petersburg, Russia amounted to approximately 15 hours of travel. Partially theRead More ⇾

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  • Danielle in Morocco
  • 18-Apr-2013
MOVING OUT: STARTING THE FINAL STAGE

After two months of living with my wonderful host family, it is time to bid them adieu. The final monthRead More ⇾

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  • Dan in Costa Rica
  • 26-Feb-2013
Día de San Valentín

To: El Mundo From: A Costa Rican Valentine’s Day in Costa Rica, is not just a day for lovers, butRead More ⇾

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  • Dan in Costa Rica
  • 14-Feb-2013
A Whole New World

For someone that has never left the United States of America, studying abroad should seem like a frightening concept.  IRead More ⇾

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  • Danielle in Morocco
  • 12-Feb-2013
My Host Family: an Overdue Introduction

It was recently pointed out to me that despite mentioning my host family, I have yet to introduce them toRead More ⇾