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31 Insanely Good Reasons to Study Abroad in College

31 Insanely Good Reasons to Study Abroad in College

Thinking about studying abroad? Here are 31 insanely good reasons to study abroad in college! If you’re on the fence about whether to study abroad, this post is for you. I’m sharing ALL OF THE REASONS studying abroad will genuinely change your life. I know firsthand how intimidating the decision can be – trust…
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10 Things To Buy For Study Abroad

10 Things To Buy For Study Abroad

Studying abroad is a big commitment, yet an exciting commitment. There’s tons of emotions you will feel. It’s like balancing between tons of excitement and fear. Trust me know, I studied abroad and Italy and the pre-study abroad jitters hit me like a rock. There’s sooo many things to look forward to. It’s going…
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How Traveling Leads to Personal Development

How Traveling Leads to Personal Development

Traveling and personal development goes hand in hand. During your travels, you’ll learn so much about yourself and what you are capable of. In this episode of @thefemalepassionproject, the founder, Angelique Vestil, shares her story about her travels. Angelique openly talks about how traveling leads to personal development. She discusses why it was one…
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What Electronics To Pack Before Studying Abroad

What Electronics To Pack Before Studying Abroad

What Electronics to pack for studying abroad Packing for a semester abroad is stressful enough without wondering if your electronics are even going to work once you land. I’ve been through this exact packing list myself, and there’s a real difference between the stuff that sounds useful and the stuff you’ll actually reach for…
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A Women’s Packing List For Backpacking Southeast Asia

A Women’s Packing List For Backpacking Southeast Asia

Asia is getting more and more popular for women looking to travel in a group or solo. The best thing about traveling through Southeast Asia is that everything is so cheap! I wanted to create this women’s packing list for Southeast Asia, because I too had such a hard time fitting everything into a…
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Pre Study Abroad Jitters? How to Tame them?

Pre Study Abroad Jitters? How to Tame them?

As summer comes to end, your study abroad journey might be coming closer and closer. The nerves are probably starting to kick in and your getting really antsy about what to pack and what countries you want to visit. Pre Study Abroad Jitters are real, and it’s totally ok. Before I went abroad I…
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Hey there, I'm Angelique!

I'm a Filipina-American, Chicago native living abroad and running my online design agency from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Over a decade of traveling in, and yes, I still pinch myself. With family split between the US, UK, and SE Asia, travel has always been part of my story. This blog is where I share the honest side of living and traveling abroad, the places I explore, my best study abroad tips from personal experience,  and the little hacks that make this life actually work. Glad you're here, friend!

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