A recent study in Psychological Science suggests that those of us who have travelled the world can be left feeling isolated and alone when we return home after a gap year. This unfortunate aspect of reverse culture shock is something many travellers can relate to as many people we knew in our old lives simply can’t relate to the experiences we have had or the things we have seen.
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It Really Is A Lonely Planet After Your Gap Year.
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