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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