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43 articles
Is “flow” the secret to happiness?
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Can you think of a time when you’ve been so engrossed doing something that everything else melted aw...

Backpacking vs. a language course abroad: which is a better gap year?
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Travel may be one of the greatest things you can do with your time on this Earth. It opens your eyes...

6 ways to stay connected to your international friends while at home
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Forging connections with international friends is both rewarding and challenging. At first, the vast...

University drop-out? Use this opportunity to figure out your future
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For whatever reason, you’ve found yourself leaving university sooner than you’d expected. It might s...

The 10 most popular GO articles you should have read in 2022
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With a new year just around the corner, it’s once again time to reflect on the year almost passed. W...

10 hidden gems in Eastbourne
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Laying claim to the UK’s sunniest town, Eastbourne’s expansive beach, wide promenade and famous pier...

6 body language cues that show you’re open to making new friends
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“There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t met yet.”That quote, from the Irish poet Will...

10 hidden gems in Manchester
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Manchester’s industrial past combined with a modern hipster vibe make it an iconic British city that...

Finding love abroad – Janina & Raphael’s EF love story
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Traveling abroad is always an adventure – one that holds new surprises each time. For Janina and Rap...

Your guide to moving abroad: 10 things to do before you leave
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Moving abroad is one of the most interesting and exciting things a person can do – but that’s not to...

5 reasons why you should study abroad in Singapore
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Small but mighty Singapore is a melting pot of cultures, where food, cleanliness and shopping are al...

10 hidden gems on Vancouver Island
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From stunning secret beaches and hidden city gardens to waterfalls with deep potholes primed for jum...