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#LiveAbroadBecause it will bring you to things you only dreamed possible

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Leigh Shulman moves around a lot. She has lived on five continents and worked as everything from website designer for MTV to a university writing professor in NYC to teaching photography to indigenous Wichi children in NW Argentina.

The Essential Guide to Travel Writing

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You may have seen some of my boards over at Learnist, a site that I just love. What is learnist?

Learnist is a crowd-sourced and organized collection of the world’s knowledge, with curated web, text and video content and Learnboards™ with sequenced lessons and resources on tens-of-thousands of topics.

Laptop Living Room Concerts with Matt and Shannon Heaton

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Mar 03, 2015 / 0 comments

Matt & Shannon Heaton bring the world into the Irish music they play--literally. They add bold Thai, Brazilian, jazzy touches to traditional music... and then perform it in venues from Frankfurt to Winnepeg to Bangkok.

International Education and Student Affairs Excellence Award: Anastasia Rose-Diamantis Lopez

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Mar 02, 2015 / 0 comments

Wandering Educators is pleased to recognize Stasia Lopez for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of International Education and Student Affairs with our International Education and Student Affairs Excellence Award.

 

Sand Sign Project Seeking World Record For The Biggest Number Of Messages Written On Sand

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Mar 01, 2015 / 0 comments

I'd like to share a new, unique project that I just love.

 

#StudyAbroadBecause nothing exciting comes from staying in your comfort zone

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Feb 27, 2015 / 0 comments

My name is Nick Papa. I’m 22 and I’m currently in my final year at Salem State University, which is just north of Boston, where I study public relations and marketing. I grew up in the North Shore area of Boston, where we are spoiled with some of the best beaches in New England. I enjoy summer, hanging out at the beach with friends, reading magazines, and being spontaneous.

#StudyAbroadBecause it will expand your mind

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Feb 27, 2015 / 0 comments

Tawanna Browne Smith is a former actress, intelligence analyst, and now traveling mother of two boys. Tawanna has an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and holds a Masters degree in International Security and Economic Policy.

Toasty Coffee Shops in 5 Unusual Wintry Ski Towns

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Feb 22, 2015 / 0 comments

While we love our Michigan winters, there are so many wonderful places to play in the outdoors, all around the world. Here, we’ve discovered some unusual ski towns – and some mighty fine coffee, to go with. Take a look…

#StudyAbroadBecause It's YOUR Independence

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Feb 20, 2015 / 0 comments

Haley Otman has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Spanish from Grand Valley State University, and spent a semester studying at the Universidad de Granada in Granada, Spain through API (Academic Programs International).

#StudyAbroadBecause You Can

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My name is Austin Conte and I am currently a graduating senior at the College of Charleston, SC. I am API alumni and I am now also an API Campus Advocate for the College of Charleston. I am a International Business Major with a concentration in Marketing and Management accompanied with a Spanish Minor and Economics Minor.

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