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ITA Alumni Article: Born in Istanbul: An Account of My Life After Teaching Abroad

February 21, 2015by hailayn 2 Comments

Below is an article I recently submitted to International TEFL Academy’s essay contest titled: “Fork in the Road: My Life After Teaching Abroad.” The $35 guaranteed compensation was enough to […]

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Istanbul, here YOU come!

October 16, 2014by hailayn Leave a comment

Hello fellow traveler, You’re headed to Istanbul and I’m green with envy. Whether you’re sinking roots or simply passing through, please allow me to play your virtual tour guide. Rick Steves and his […]

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One Year Later

February 21, 2014by hailayn 1 Comment

On this day last year, I said goodbye to my mother and sister through tear-filled eyes. I was a few sniffles away from abandoning normalcy. I don’t remember feeling many […]

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Tell the World I’m Coming Home…

January 5, 2014by hailayn 1 Comment

Big decisions are the worst. They’re mentally exhausting. They demand serious introspection. They make you reevaluate your goals. But most of all, they force you to choose between what you know […]

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Cappadocia: The land of fairy chimneys and phallic-shaped rocks

November 15, 2013by hailayn 1 Comment

My nine months in Turkey have provided me with the opportunity to bear witness to some of the world’s most breathtaking sights: a multi-colored Istanbul sunset from Prince’s Islands, Barcelona’s […]

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10 Days, 4 Countries

October 22, 2013by hailayn 2 Comments

Background: How I found my travel buddy If you would have told me three years ago that the kid with Zac Efon-style hair from my Introduction to Public Relations class […]

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Quick update on life in Istanbul

October 10, 2013by hailayn Leave a comment

It’s been a few months since I’ve posted anything about my life in Istanbul and the day-to-day adventures that sugarcoat my life. In a few words: life is grand. There’s […]

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