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What to Bring Abroad

A Peace Corps member discusses personal items to bring with you abroad.

Diversity Abroad

A Peace Corps member discusses dealing with unexpected attention while abroad.

Living in the Soviet Union

A Russian culture expert discusses her memories of life in the Soviet Union.

Drinking Culture in Russia

A Russian culture expert on the importance of alcohol to Russians.

Dealing with Homesickness

A Boren program representative discusses dealing with homesickness.

Reverse Culture Shock

A Boren program representative describes methods for dealing with reverse culture shock.

Overcoming Culture Shock

A Boren program representative describes methods of dealing with culture shock.

Smiling in Russia

A Russian culture expert talks about some differences between how Russians and Americans interact with strangers.

Taras Shevchenko

A Ukrainian national talks Ukrainian national hero, Taras Shevchenko.