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Weekend in Cinque Terre
Coast of Riomaggiore I just returned from an amazing trip to Cinque Terre, a region that roughly translates to “Five Cities,” all of which sit on the Ligurian Sea and are connected by a train and...
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My Arrival in Italy
My arrival to Italy can be summed up in one word: awe. I arrived in Rome with no knowledge of the Italian language or culture. It finally started to hit me that I would be here for three months,...
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Teaching English With a Host Family
Through my Teach English in Italy School Teaching Assistant program, I’ve had the opportunity of teaching English both in a host family setting and in a local school. Both have taught me important...
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Tips for Traveling In Italy
Traveling in Rome, Florence, Venice and Cinque Terre Rome: There are many sites to take in as a Teach English in Italy Conversation Coach and I really suggest traveling there more than one weekend. It...
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Teaching English in Class
My English class in Italy As a School Teaching Assistant in Italy, I had the opportunity to stay with a host family and teach at a local school. Although I had tutored before, it was an exciting new...
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Conversation Coach Program in Italy: First Impressions and Motivations
After completing my bachelor’s degree in the United States I wanted to engage in an international experience that would allow me to live abroad, learn about myself and share American culture with...
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A Typical Day as a Conversation Coach In Italy
I arrived in Italy almost one month ago today and the time has really flown by! In light of this anniversary of sorts I want to share my lovely experiences to date. Every day in Italy has been...
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A Spanish Adventure Abroad!
After graduating from high school this past June, my mentors and peers had told me of the wonderful world that was now at my hands, and how I could shape it to my fitting. This is exactly what I did by...
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Living in a Small Italian City
I have to admit that before coming to Italy I was a little apprehensive about living in a small Italian town. I feared that no one would be able speak English, which could present some added...
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The First 10 Days of a Dream: Au Pair in France
When I made the announcement that I would be moving to France to be an au pair I was met by a lot of side eyes and questions. I am 25, I graduated from college and I had become a career employee in...
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My Spanish Adventure Continues…
Spain is such a wonderful country, filled with culture, food and history! Over the last two months I’ve been able to experience it all through the InterExchange Working Abroad – Conversation Coach in...
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Changing Time Zones
I’ve been in Spain for three days now and even though I’ve mostly slept, I think it’s safe to say I love it! The travel was tough. Despite all the planning, weeks of packing, farewell parties and...
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Emotional Ups and Downs: 4 Tips For First-Time Travelers Abroad
Only a short time ago I was sitting in a bustling airport excitedly awaiting my departure to France for a Conversation Coach program through InterExchange Working Abroad. Everything I was taking in at...
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Uncontrollable Thoughts: What Will Teaching English in Spain Be Like?
As I hop on the metro to visit the lovely city of Los Angeles, my thoughts begin to wonder what the city of Madrid will be like. Maybe the streets are like Los Angeles where I can smell fresh street...
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The Art of the Side Trip: Making the Most of Travel Opportunities in France
Since arriving in France a couple months ago for a teaching English program through InterExchange, I’ve had the opportunity to take several side trips throughout the country. This has been an added...
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Don’t Dream About Going Abroad, Just Do It
Ever since I was quite young, I had always enjoyed traveling. Growing up in rural Maine, much of the world seemed to live a far different life than the one I had come to know. Encountering new sights,...
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Teaching English Abroad: The Power of Communication
As my teaching English in France program through InterExchange Working Abroad comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on some of the lessons I’ve learned through this experience. The major theme of the...
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The Start of Teaching English in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain!
Hello World! A few weeks ago, I embarked on a wonderful journey to teach English in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, and one thing is for certain: it has been quite the ride! From departing Dulles...
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