You have mastered the basics of the spoken language, have appropriate clothing, and have the latest Lonely Planet tucked safely in your bag. You are ready for all that experiencing a new culture will bring — or are you…
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Saying that it has been an interesting year is an understatement — 2020 has brought on changes to the way we live that could have never been predicted.
We stayed home, started working from the couch, and stopped traveling.
But, we also have had the opportunity to find new ways to connect with people we love, get a little perspective on what really matters, and read more than ever before.
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My heels click on the sidewalk as I cross the street and walk down the avenue towards the Commercial Hotel. I don’t know why, but I’m nervous. I’ve been to concerts before, but never a Blues concert and I’m not really sure what to expect.
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On my last visit to Oahu, I ended up at a University Men’s Volleyball Game and, before sitting down, was handed a long, slim green leaf. I was told it was a “Ti Leaf” and I was supposed to use it to cheer for the team.
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If you’ve ever studied abroad or travelled to destinations with the intent to absorb as much of the culture and language as possible, you’re well aware of how difficult it is to learn the intricacies of each spoken word and phrase.
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