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Emily Liedel

Emily Liedel is a translator, journalist and polyglot. She has lived in Switzerland, Russia, Spain and France and speaks German, Russian, Spanish, French and a little Chinese. She writes about language learning and living abroad at The Babel Times and also produces The Babel Times’ cultural magazine for English learners . She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and three chickens.

Should you go home for the holidays while studying abroad?

Should You Go Home for the Holidays During Your Year Abroad?

For study abroad-ers participating in a full year abroad, the decision about whether to go home for the holidays has to made pretty soon if it hasn’t been made...

How to find extra curriculars to do while studying abroad

5 Reasons to Get Involved in Extracurriculars While Abroad

Going abroad can seem like a strange interlude, as you essentially drop everything and put your life back at home on hold. But that doesn’t mean that you have to give...

Should you get your master's degree abroad if you're an American? Here's what to know before applying to a graduate program abroad.

Should You Get a Master’s Degree Abroad?

Most people don’t think about getting a master’s degree abroad when they are considering their options for graduate degrees. That’s unfortunate, because...