I was in search of a CV-enhancing, culture-immersing experience for the summer holiday period when I discovered Projects Abroad. A journalism internship working on an Argentine radio station and living with a host family was an opportunity I couldn’t resist, and one that was su
I remember feeling nervous and daunted by the scale of the trip for a few weeks beforehand. I was told by several people that this was completely normal but it didn’t calm me down much. If this is also your first time away from home (without family/school) be prepared for a few
It was 3am when I arrived in Galle, and it was the hottest that I’ve ever felt. Even at the late hour, the streets were still alive. Motorbikes were zipping along the streets and stray dogs were wandering around finding a cool place to sleep. The Projects Abroad driver was play
In January 2015 I participated in a four week volunteer placement with Projects Abroad in Cape Town, South Africa. I applied for the International Development placement and spent an incredible month working with a local non-governmental organisation meeting people from all around
Arriving in AfricaTwo flights delayed and a flight missed later, I arrived in Ghana and was greeted by a Projects Abroad staff member, who assisted me in finding my bag in a closet filled with piles of nameless bags. Projects abroad maintained constant communication with me and m
I travelled to Ghana in August of 2012, when I was 16 years old. I had been to Africa a few times before but had never dreamt of travelling there alone, until I discovered the great opportunity that Projects Abroad offers. Also being one of the youngest volunteers I was able to l
Why travel to the other side of the world and volunteer? Why not? I remember vividly writing an essay for university comparing the mortality and morbidity rates of women having babies in developing countries. The statistics were truly eye opening and I decided I that I needed to
Arrival to NepalI arrived in Nepal two months after the first earthquake. I had a nice clear view over the Kathmandu Valley as we flew in and I could see many green valleys with rivers winding through, rice fields, corn fields and a golden-roofed temple glistening on top of a hil
I arrived in South Africa facing the inevitable reality that every recent post-graduate must eventually confront: the “real world.” Whether my immediate future involved the endless job search in this declining economy or law school, I was unsure. I embarked on my journey to C
Needing to recognize turning 50 with more than just a birthday party, I decided to take a leave of absence from my job as an elementary school teacher to do something a little different. Volunteering seemed the natural choice as I would be able to share my teaching skills, as wel
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