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Why Study Abroad Video

Posted on 22. Jan, 2010 by MariaAbroad.

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Check out this great video on studying abroad! It makes me want to pack my bags and start a new adventure! Enjoy!

So, you are thinking about studying abroad, but you are still not quite sure, what the advantages of studying abroad are? As with most things, there are advantages and disadvantages, but from my personal perspective, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Let me show them to you to kill the last spark of doubt.
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Adapting to a New Culture

Posted on 07. Nov, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

Adapting to a new culture is not easy. When you move abroad, especially when the culture is very different from your own, you will be frustrated. The best thing about living abroad and adapting to a new culture is what you make of it! It can be the best experience of your lifetime, or it [...]

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MariaAbroad new Study Abroad Blogger for Einstieg.com

Posted on 05. Nov, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

Hey everybody,
I have some great news to share with you all, but especially with my German readers:
MariaAbroad is now blogging for Einstieg.com!
Einstieg is a German career magazine and website that is targeted to High School students as well as university students, giving them career advice and information about the different options for the life after [...]

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How to make the most of your internship abroad

Posted on 31. Oct, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

Doing an internship abroad is a great way to experience the culture of a foreign country. I believe that doing an internship lets you experience the culture and the “real” life in a foreign country much better. Let’s be honest, when you go study abroad, most of the time its just a big party and [...]

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20 Ways to Study Abroad and Save

Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

20 Ways to Study Abroad and Save
This guest post was contributed by Rose Jensen, who writes about the online college courses. She welcomes your feedback at Rose.Jensen28@yahoo.com.
1. Decide where you want to go and why you want to go there. Certain cities like London are pricey because they are study abroad hotspots. Lesser traveled cities [...]

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Goodbye China – My China Experience 31

Posted on 25. Oct, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

After Lisa had left, I only had about one week left in China myself. I cannot believe how fast my time in China had come to and end. I am writing this blog post from San Diego, but let me tell you about my last week in China, which actually was quite nice and eventful.
First [...]

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Lisa goes Beijing – My Experience in China 30

Posted on 24. Oct, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

After we made it back to Beijing, feeling a lot better, Lisa started her tour of Beijing. As she was here for about 2 more weeks, I could not take the whole time off. So during the week, Lisa went out to explore Beijing and I worked. Poor me!!! But we had an amazing time [...]

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Chinese New Year in Shanghai – My China Experience 29

Posted on 23. Oct, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

After my return to China, I only had to wait 5 more weeks to celebrate New Years again. This time the Chinese New Year of course and with my friend Lisa, who was visiting me for 3 weeks. We met up at Shanghai Airport, she flying in from Barcelona where she lives, and me from [...]

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Christmas in Germany – My China/Germany Experience 28

Posted on 22. Oct, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

After missing out on the Holiday festivities with my family last year, it was time to return to my roots and celebrate Christmas and New Years in Germany with my family and friends. Last year, I spent Christmas with my friends in Los Angeles, and I had a lot of fun. They always treat me [...]