Sometimes, you just need a break, whether you’ve left school, graduated university, or you’re taking a sabbatical from work. But coming up with gap year ideas can be tough, and you may be asking yourself: is a gap year a good idea? What would I even do? Remember, a ga
As a volunteer or intern abroad, you want to make an impact. However, we also want you to experience the full extent of living and working in another country. To make this a reality, most of our volunteers and interns stay with locals while traveling. By living with a host
I was lucky enough to get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Before summer break started a couple months ago, my parents asked me if I wanted to visit another country alone for volunteer work. Although I was a bit nervous, I jumped at the opportunity. So, paperwork was filled out,
We were travelling through the Bolivian Pampas in a small motorised canoe, when we became aware that there was something following us. The driver stopped the boat and told us that they wanted to play. Puzzled, we peered into the murky water. That was when I caught my first
As a first year student studying to be a Physiotherapy Assistant, I was looking for a summer of adventure. Being financially reasonable, the ability to be challenged in the physiotherapy profession and to make a difference is someone’s life, were my goals when searching for a s
First impressionsTwo weeks of experiencing the Sri-Lankan culture, people and medical system has opened my eyes to so many different aspects of both human nature and medicine. The contrast between a government hospital in Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom is so phenomenally differ
In December 2016, I spent two weeks on an International Development Project in Guadalajara, Mexico. The project was based at FM Paso Libre, a refuge for migrants, most of whom were travelling overland from Central America to the United States. I chose this placement for a number
“I’ve had the time of my life, and I owe it all to you…” These were some of the last words that I heard in Ulaanbaatar on my taxi ride back to Chinggis Khaan airport, after spending 3 months of my summer in Mongolia. Ask me less than half a year ago about the country, its
Wondering whether it's worth taking the plunge and booking a volunteer trip with us? You may benefit from reading about the experiences of previous volunteers. Although every trip is unique, these case studies give you an insight into what you can expect. Written by the volunteer
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