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british university applications

British University Applications For International Students

The world remains in turmoil, and the United Kingdom is facing a dual-threat in the form of Brexit and Covid coinciding at the worst possible time. Despite this, British universities have maintained their allure for international students. If you are planning to expatriate to the UK, here’s the lay of the land when it comes…

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Digital Nomad

Life As A Digital Nomad – A Personal Perspective

Becoming a digital nomad is an increasingly popular option and the pandemic has made many people digital nomads as they work from home even if they are unfamiliar with the term.  Here I share my experience of moving to Spain to take advantage of my ability to live as a digital nomad. Written by Nigel…

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foreign language

7 Mistakes Stopping You From Improving Your Foreign Language Skills

Anyone interested in learning a new language needs to remember that this is no walk in the park. Learning a different language demands dedication, hard work, and a lot of patience from the learner’s side. Setbacks are always possible, and everyone should expect to make some mistakes at the beginning of their journey. The best…

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child abduction

Child Abduction By Spouse – Precautions and Legal Remedies

Child abduction by one parent from another following marital breakdown can be a harrowing experience.  Prevention is preferable as legal remedies can be expensive and difficult.  Here Samara Iqbal of Aramas Law explains the legal remedies and practical precautions available. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Samara Iqbal, Director & Solicitor of Aramas Law Ltd  …

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homesickness

8 Tips for Avoiding Homesickness When Living Abroad

Living abroad can be a very fulfilling experience; however, many people experience homesickness. These eight tips can help you adjust to your new home and cope with any homesickness you are experiencing. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Kevin Gardner   1. Bring Some of Your Favourite Things It is not practical to bring everything…

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tested tips for expats

Making Friends With Locals: 7 Tested Tips For Expats

Making new friends is hard enough without the added pressure of a whole new country full of different people, places, and customs. Moving to a new country comes with many logistical and social challenges, and loneliness is often voted the number one point of concern for expats.   It’s normal for things to feel awkward…

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moving to switzerland

Moving to Switzerland: The insider’s guide – Part Three

This is Part Three of a series of extracts from an article by Byron Mühlberg of Monito originally published on Monito.com.  Written by someone who just moved to the country this guide helps people get a better picture of what they can reasonably expect along the way as they prepare for, embark upon and embrace their move…

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moving to switzerland

Moving to Switzerland: The insider’s guide – Part Two

This is Part Two of a series of extracts from an article by Byron Mühlberg of Monito originally published on Monito.com.  Written by someone who just moved to the country this guide helps people get a better picture of what they can reasonably expect along the way as they prepare for, embark upon and embrace their move…

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moving to switzerland

Moving to Switzerland: The insider’s guide – Part One

We are publishing a series of extracts from an article by Byron Mühlberg of Monito originally published on Monito.com.  Written by someone who just moved to the country this guide helps people get a better picture of what they can reasonably expect along the way as they prepare for, embark upon and embrace their move to Switzerland….

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Impacts of traveling on education

8 Impacts Of Traveling On Education

What are the impacts of traveling on education? Traveling plays a core role in your search for an all-inclusive learning experience. During the process, travelers get a glimpse of the factors that impact their life, enhance individual development, and enable them to become crucial sources of information to organizations they work in. This article was…

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