Living Abroad – Life as an Expat
Living Abroad as an Expat is so many things at once: an adventure, a challenge, a career choice. Packing up and settling down in a foreign country and culture is a big step. Here you will find tips and help to make the most of your time abroad!
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About MariaAbroad
MariaAbroad is a Travel Blog to inspire you and show you cool places around the world. I'll share articles about travel, culture, and craft beer. Follow me along, as I adventure through the world, one beer at a time. Cheers!Top 100 Travel Blogs on:
Moving to China – My Experience in China 4
Moving to China - My Experience in China 4 Getting ready for another challenge Me and my crazy ideas… A few months ago, I could not sleep while I was with my friend in Los Angeles, so as usual, I thought about my future. Even though I am currently studying abroad...
Study Abroad in San Diego – My Experience in China 3
Study Abroad in San Diego Before starting My China Experience, I would like to finish my story about how I got to study abroad in San Diego. I wrote earlier, that I started a two year training to become a European Secretary. I was to complete this program in July 2006...
High School Exchange in Louisiana – My Experience in China 2
How it all began - High School Exchange Student in Louisiana Traveling the US in a motorhome I thought I give you a short intro about myself MariaAbroad and why I am where I am… Well, it all started in 1986… (don’t worry, I will not write about every detail) My...
Going Abroad – My Experience in China 1
Going Abroad - My adventures in Germany, the US and China Going abroad… Well, I actually did that about three years ago... I am originally from Germany, but I moved to San Diego in August 2007 to continue my studies. I have already spent quite some time...
My Internship in China – MariaAbroad Mini Series
Internship in China - MariaAbroad Mini Series First of all, I wanted to thank you all for stopping by at my blog and reading my articles. As some of you already know, I am from Germany and spend quite some time abroad already. I did a High School year in Louisiana,...
Internship abroad vs study abroad?
Internship abroad vs study abroad? When you have decided you want to spend some time abroad, the next big question that comes up is internship abroad vs study abroad. I can speak from experience, as I have done both. I completed my Bachelor and my Master...
How to find an Internship in China
How to find an Internship in China You want to do an internship in China? But you don't know how to get things started? Well, after I finished my Bachelors Degree, I decided to get some work experience abroad before starting my Masters and an internship...
5 Tips when you miss home
5 Tips when you miss home So, you made it. Finally, you live all by yourself in a foreign country. Your dream of living abroad has finally come true. After all the research you have done, all the talks to your parents to let you go study abroad, all the savings to pay...
How to stay in touch with family and friends when studying abroad
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...
How to learn a language in just weeks
How to learn a language in just weeks When you want to study abroad, you need to learn the language, otherwise you will miss out on the best part! But studying vocabulary lists and grammar ruler are boring, so I want to give you some tips how to learn a language in...