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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 you down paths you never thought you’d take. And wh...

How to study abroad like a boss: 7 tips
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Summer is just around the corner and many of you are planning on going on your first study abroad trip. We’re sure it’ll be epic, but it’s only natura...

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 adventure and full of jaw-dropping sights. From futurist...

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 while you’re doing it. We turned to our wonderful ...

10 tips for making friends while traveling
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Beside all the adventures and memories, meeting new people and making friends from around the world is what makes traveling so much fun. Travelers, ba...

What now? 5 things to do after your exams
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You’ve aced your exams, received your high school diploma and have all the time in the world to do exactly what you want to do. There’s just one probl...

How to survive final exams: 5 tips
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You have devoted hours, days and weeks to participating in classes and soaking up every word of wisdom your teachers and professors have shared in cla...

Why a summer abroad is the best idea ever
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Dreaming of summer? Yeah, us too. Those long, sunny days and the huge break from class… Sigh. It can’t come soon enough.We’ll be packing our passports...

11 best cities for your post-graduation trip
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Congratulations, all that studying and paper-writing is over! With graduation come not only more sleep and less cafeteria food, but also an open door ...

10 celebrities that have studied or taught abroad
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Celebrities, they’re just like us except with better hair and a prettier Instagram feed. They love to hop on a plane and travel the world too and in f...

5 best student cities in the UK
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Becoming a university student is hard work. First, you need to find the right major at the perfect school. Then you have to find a cool neighborhood t...

Best of 2016: Most popular articles
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I think we can all agree that 2016 was a challenging year, but there were a few bright spots. Like the more than 150 articles that our writers produce...