2012 January | Native Foreigner

Reverse Culture Shock Therapy: Give in to Your Guilty Pleasures

As anyone following pop culture knows, this past summer the cast of Jersey Shore left their fake-and-bake suntan booths behind for a short escape to the historic city of Florence, Italy. While the complete absurdity of their actions made for great TV ratings, this odd bunch also inadvertently helped ease...

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Language Shock: You speak ENGLISH?!

It’s the universal language – no, it’s not the language of love – it’s English! If you’re American, you may wrongly assume that people speak English simply because you were (somewhat arrogantly) raised to believe that everyone speaks YOUR language. We are a superpower, after all. Why wouldn’t everyone want...

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Good Eats – At home and on the Road

Puffo. The bright blue color and silky smooth texture stand out in a crowd of mundane browns and whites. The color is brilliant, but the taste, oh the taste, is heavenly. So good that you savor every teensy tiny little bite as it tickles your tongue and refreshes your soul....

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Reverse Culture Shock Therapy: Snail Mail Abounds

Remember when you were a little bit younger and you used to love getting mail. I’m not talking about email, I’m talking about an actual stamped, sealed and delivered piece of mail. The kind that someone actually took the time to stuff, address and, yes, even lick. Unfortunately, in today’s...

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Study Abroad — University of Minnesota

For many travelers, their first long-term international experience occurs while studying abroad in college. Study abroad, which started more than 50 years ago when French language students traveled to France, is an enriching opportunity that gives university students the ability to both study and travel. Brook Blahnik, Director of Advising at the University of...

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Just Launched — Native Foreigner Magazine

Native Foreigner Launches Digital-Only Magazine A new, interactive resource for international travelers returning home Hudson, Wisc., Jan. 24, 2012—Native Foreigner, an online community for travelers returning from an extended trip abroad, has just launched the first issue of its quarterly magazine, Native Foreigner Magazine. This digital-only magazine is designed for...

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Reverse Culture Shock Therapy: Give in to Your Guilty Pleasures

Language Shock: You speak ENGLISH?!

Good Eats – At home and on the Road

Reverse Culture Shock Therapy: Snail Mail Abounds

Study Abroad — University of Minnesota

Just Launched — Native Foreigner Magazine

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