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When February arrives, there is a buzz throughout Brazil as the time for Carnaval quickly approaches. This is a time of year when people loosen their laces, rules become more like suggestions and things get wild! The actual event of Carnaval is chaotic, vivacious and overwhelming, so it’s best to feel nice and secure with all of your accommodations, belongings and costumes squared away before hand. Check out these ten tips on how to get ready for...

The people of Alabama hold a soft spot in their hearts for the charming city of Mobile. Originally the capital of the Louisiana Territory, and claiming the birthplace of Mardi Gras, this city is one of a kind. Her history and diversity make Mobile a fascinating area to explore, with the unexpected to be discovered around every captivating corner and oak lined streetscape.  Mobile is a large city that spreads from the sands of Mobile Bay and ...

The wonderful climate and the excellent food has meant that many people dream of having the opportunity to live and work in Spain, along with the large numbers of people who have chosen to retire to this beautiful country. However, Spain is a country that suffered significantly during the recession caused by the financial collapse in 2008, and in many ways it is still recovering and finding its feet again. There are many differences that you...

With one of the highest rates of unemployment for young adults aged 20-24 at 11.1 percent, university students and recent graduates are searching for a way to move beyond this dismal statistic. Enter internships. Internships have a demonstrably important role in securing gainful employment with 63.1 percent of paid interns presented with a job opportunity after graduation and 37 percent of unpaid interns offered a permanent position in 2013. Both of these statistics are still higher than those who have never had an internship with an employment rate of 35.2 percent. Students who were paid also received a higher starting salary with an average of $51,930. 

The allure of Maui’s marine wonderland draws millions of visitors to the Valley Isle, but in recent years, there has been a growing trepidation to get in the water as a result of numerous reports of local shark attacks combined with the media’s ill representation of sharks as bloodthirsty killers. While there have been efforts to develop education about the reality of sharks through media channels such as Discovery’s Shark Week, humans are able t...

Columbus serves as the capital of Ohio, which is fitting given its central location in this Midwestern state. It ranks third in population in the state, with Cleveland and Cincinnati possessing larger populations within its metro area. This gives Columbus a breezy feel to it, making it a good choice for those looking for an urban environment that is less rushed than its bigger cousins. Given its well-balanced economy led by insurance, education, ...

Wollongong is made up of the stuff that world roamers dream of. Geographically, the area can’t be beat—the city is surrounded by gorgeous beaches and rugged mountain range. Culturally, the city is rich, as it has historically attracted people from all over the world searching for work, and presently continues to have an international draw, with a large population of students coming to study abroad. Luckily, for anyone planning on spending some ti...

One of the best ways of traveling and embracing the culture of your destination is by choosing to volunteer in a country, and this can often prove to be one of the most rewarding methods of combining valuable work with your passion for travel. There are a variety of different ways in which you can support projects in South Korea with your time and effort, but as the country is well developed, many of the traditional volunteering roles are differe...

Brazil has never been a country to shy away but last year’s World Cup and next year’s Summer Olympics well and truly thrust Brazil under the spotlight. Throw into the mix the fact that Brazil is one of the world’s fastest growing economies and it makes Brazil a very interesting study abroad option. But it’s not just the future career benefits that makes Brazil such a great study abroad destination – surely the sun, sand, beaches and caipirinhas a...

Charlotte is a major city in the Southeastern United States, as it is the largest urban area in North Carolina and the second largest in the region (only Jacksonville is bigger). Home to some of the biggest banks in the country, a thriving energy sector, and sitting within a two hour drive of the Blue Ridge Mountains, there are many pluses for interns thinking about making a move to one of the fastest growing centers in the USA.   What’s Cha...