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Girlfriend's Guide to a College Semester Abroad
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Girlfriend's Guide to a College Semester Abroad

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One of the greatest gifts I’ve ever received is the opportunity to study abroad as an undergraduate student—an experience made possible by the support of my parents. For five months, I’m calling Madrid home. But here’s what no one tells you: studying abroad isn’t a never-ending vacation. It’s real life, just in a different place.

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