Becoming a US Citizen So last Friday, I became a US citizen. Finally. After 10 years in the US, first on a student visa, and then, after getting married, the infamous Green Card. The process of becoming a US citizen has been quite interesting and laborious to say the...
How to make the most of your stay abroad You are planning on studying abroad and want to know how to make the most of your stay abroad? When you have the chance to go abroad, you should consider it a chance of a lifetime! The adventure that lies ahead of you is an...
Expat.com – The Expat Blog Directory Update: Expat Blog is now Expat.com and offers a lot of information for and from Expats all over the world. If you live abroad or are thinking of moving abroad, check out this cool resource. When we decide to move...
Customs in Ecuador Are you thinking about moving to Ecuador for work or study abroad in this beautiful country? Sara Mercedes Arevalo Lopez contributed this informational blog post about the culture and Customs in Ecuador to MariaAbroad! Thank you very much!!! Customs...
How to stay in touch with family and friends while abroad To stay in touch with family and friends while you study abroad is often harder than it seems. First, there is the time difference. Then, there is so much to do and explore. And third, a...
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