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What is it? International communication (AKA transnational or global communication) is all about sending information, verbal and non-verbal, across geographic borders and within global settings. This field studies how communication is influenced and impacted by the economy, health, culture, and politics in a globalized world. International communication is a broad field that weaves through every […]
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Why I’m On The Internet Hey Travelers! If you’re new to this space, welcome! Glad that you are here. Get comfortable, relax…pull up a chair. I’ll explain why I have a blog and YouTube channel. Why am I on the internet? I first started in this corner on the internet, back in 2013, during my […]
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Hostels : 6 Tips To Make Your Stay Great If you are a solo traveler or looking to save money during your travels, hostels can be a great alternative to a hotel (if you want to know what a hostel is, and its pros and cons, click here). However, if it is your first time, there […]
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A hostel is similar to a hotel. The difference is you share your room and it is generally less expensive. In hostels, people can room with 4, 6, or 8 other people. Sometimes more. Beds are usually bunk beds. Hostels are similar to the layout of college dorms within the United States. There may also […]
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What is it? International economics looks at the economic interactions between nations and how these activities affect the world. International trade predicts and examines investment, production, and trade across geographic borders. International economics and trade are important because we live in a globalized world. What happens in one country’s economy can have rippling effects throughout […]
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What is it? International law are agreements and rules that occur between countries or legally recognized international actors. Because we live in an interconnected world, legal issues can transcend a country’s borders. As a result, there is a need for lawyers who understand this. Job Titles Within International Law Diplomat Consultant Professor Legal advisor Legal […]
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Celebrating Small Victories: Using Chopsticks Hey Travelers! Sometimes celebrating small victories, includes feeding yourself. It keeps you going in challenging situations. How I ate before coming to China was second nature. To pick up food all you have to do is stab it with a fork, scoop it with a spoon, or slice it with […]
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My First Week In China Everything in China is different: the language, the toilets, the utensils, the food, etc. But surprisingly, I am content (I know this is largely due to staying with my friend Melissa and her husband. Thank you Melissa if you’re reading this!!) Even when I arrived in Beijing on my own […]
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My Solo Trip To The Sahara Desert Hey Travelers! I wanted to go in December. I didn’t go because I didn’t have anyone to go with me. In February fear stopped me. I didn’t know how I would make the trip work and who I would go with. I was worried for my safety; I […]
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The Time I Missed My Immigration Appointment I am on the train in Madrid and I feel defeated. This week in particular has been challenging for me. I haven’t cried much during my two months living abroad, but this week holds the record. Between school and private classes, from Monday to Thursday, I have been […]
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