2012 July | Native Foreigner

Warning: You’re NOT the Only Traveler Going Through This

Have you ever felt like you’re the only returning traveler feeling a little like a fish out water? Do you notice that you can’t even crack a smile at the things that used to light up your face? Do you feel a huge pit in your stomach because something just...

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3 Situations Where International Experiences Distinguish You From the Crowd

THE NAYSAYERS WILL HATE You’ve probably had it happen to you before. Possibly even before you left home. The jealous and the doubtful sneered at you when you told them you were going abroad. That’s right. They thought it was just a bunch of woo ha. Study abroad? Yeah,...

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Words of Wisdom: July 27, 2012

Congrats! You’ve made it through the toughest part of the week and now you’re slowly watching the clock tick by. To help get you through the last stretch of the day, we’ve decided to give you a boost of inspiration. Every Friday, our Words of Wisdom section will feature an uplifting or...

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Travel Thirst Thursday: Dalmatian Coast

The Dalmatian Coast is composed of more than 1,000 pristine islands off the shores of Croatia. As crystal clear waters emanate from the Adriatic Sea, views from atop the mountainous terrain offer some of the most superb coastal views in all of Europe. Despite its tumultuous history in the former...

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3 Key Factors to Consider Before Going Abroad…Again

It’s official, you’ve had enough of this reverse culture shock nonsense. You’ve decided to do the only thing you know will cure your post-travel blues: book a flight. You don’t know what exactly the future holds, but you do know that you were much happier abroad than you have been...

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Get Rid of Your Reverse Culture Shock

The post-travel blues can weigh on you mentally, physically and emotionally. Whether you’ve been at home for two weeks or two months, each person will experience reverse culture shock in their own way. Some people may notice subtle differences between their life at home and their life abroad, but jump...

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