Looking to start a career in nutrition, I set off for the Nutrition Project in South Africa. So, after three flights across the continent to reach Cape Town, I arrived in a bit of a daze. Once introduced to my host family in the beachside suburb of Muizenberg, though, I immediate
It isn’t easy to explain what Microfinance is. The Cambridge Dictionary gives this simple definition: “Microfinance is the activity of providing financial services, such as small loans, to poor people or new businesses that cannot use traditional banking services, usu
Namaste! This is the greeting I heard every day during my two-week stay in Kathmandu, Nepal in June 2012. As a soon to be first-year university student from Vancouver, BC, I came to Nepal for several reasons. I wanted to be able to give back to the community on a larger scheme, i
I had always wanted to go to Africa as a volunteer nurse when I graduated but when I saw the opportunity to complete my 3rd year nursing elective and volunteer at the same time I decided to partake in an international placement for 2 months in Ghana. Projects Abroad arranged
Ok, I’m trying to write a little something about my time over in Mexico. The only real trouble I’ve been having with this task is trying to fit everything into a two-page spread. If I mentioned everything I originally wanted to, then I’d probably be able to write a book or
I’ve had the privilege of visiting a great deal of diverse countries. When I decided to embark on a volunteer journey, I had certain criteria I wanted to meet whilst planning my trip. My first prerequisite was that I volunteer through a reputable organisation that is what it sa
As a part of my university major, an internship is required prior to graduation. I have always wanted to study abroad and when I heard about Projects Abroad through a friend, I thought it would be an amazing opportunity to complete my internship and to travel. My friend, Kel
Why I decided to volunteer in MexicoLast year we had to choose modules for our second year at university. When I saw the opportunity to go on a month’s placement I jumped at the chance. I looked into the different countries and placements for quite a while but all along I alway
I love to travel and when my family and I went to Africa for the first time three months prior to my Projects Abroad trip, I fell in love with the continent. I was amazed by the beauty of countries we visited, which were Kenya and Tanzania. The people were incredibly friendly and
My name is Allison and I am from New Jersey. I am currently a senior at the University of Miami in Florida. I am studying health science and psychology on the pre-physiotherapy track. I decided to come to Ghana for many reasons. First, I have had many experiences shadowing physio
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