Cultural Shock While Living Abroad

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Academic Travel Abroad – Enhancing Experiences in 2023

Integrating Academic Travel Abroad into College Curriculum for Enriched Student Learning Jet-setting scholars frequently engage in “academic travel abroad,” journeying internationally for their pursuits. Whether they’re students or researchers, their reasons for academic travel abroad are diverse. One primary reason is attending conferences, where experts gather to exchange knowledge. These events provide a platform for […]

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The 7 Countries With the Worst Work Life Balance in the OECD

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There are some shocking data about the countries with the worst work-life balance. When I was still working in the financial area, it was not uncommon to work 13, sometimes 14 hours per day. Since most of our income was variable, staying at the office for long hours was standard practice for young, ambitious college

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The Economic Impact of Libraries

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The Curious Relationship Between The Economic Impact of Libraries and Rising Development Levels Across the Globe. When I moved to Warsaw many years ago, I noticed how every single district in my city had at least one public library. Some of them had more. I lived in different parts of the city, and there was

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The Most Violent Cities in Europe by Country (2023)

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Some surprising conclusions about the most dangerous city in each European country. When people ask why I left Brazil, a warm country full of natural wonders, and moved to a cold place somewhere between central and eastern Europe, there is only one answer that raises no doubts: To escape the violence. I say that at the

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Visiting Qatar as a Woman for the 2022 World Cup? Read THIS first

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Dress code in Qatar and everything else you need to know for the 2022 World Cup. It may appear strange that a man is writing an article about visiting Qatar as a woman. However, I lived in Qatar for many years, and during that time, my wife, as well as other female family members and

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The Pros and Cons of Moving Out of Parents’ House in 2023

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Here Are the Key Takeaways I Learned From Moving Out at 18 From My Parents’ House Moving away from home is not an unknown subject to us. My generation moved from one place to another more than any other in history. So this article about the pros and cons of moving out is something that

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Two Fine Benefits of Living Abroad (Hint: They Will Laugh at You)

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Discover how to start a life abroad while buying tomatoes. I don’t like to waste the time of my readers, therefore here are two of the finest benefits of living abroad, things that I learned during almost a decade as an expat: Two untold but splendid perks of expatriate life are: 1 — To meet friendly grocery

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The 8 Most Stressful Cities in The World in 2023

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From Asia to Europe, The Most Stressed-Out Cities 2011. I am a trainee at a global energy trader leaving the office at 18:30. Just an ordinary day in ordinary life in one of the most stressful cities in the world. At least that is what I thought. I walk to the parking lot, where my

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Why a Small Business Fail? The Major Reasons in the Post-COVID Era

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An alert from the UK’s Federation of Small Business is a true eye-opener about why a small business fail. In numerous countries, 2021 will be a year of exceptional economic growth. Not a surprise — it partially offsets the tragic numbers of 2020. Some nations, like Sweden or the United Kingdom, returned to the Pre-Covid levels already

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4 Polish Habits To Increase Productivity To Adopt in 2023

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Polish professionals are among the most productive in the world, according to a survey from DeskTime. It surprised me that their productivity was far superior to Germans, a fact that would amaze even Poles themselves. Maybe that is why salaries in Poland improved so drastically recently. But when you observe how the Poles carry their

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