I decided to volunteer abroad, as I wanted to do something meaningful in my three-month summer holiday after finishing my GCSEs. After looking at many different companies, I decided to use Projects Abroad. They clearly had the most well established programme for 16 to 19 year old
As a prospective medical student, I was wholly interested in gaining more experience in the medical field. Moreover, I thought gaining experience in a different country would compound on the medical experience I was seeking. Projects Abroad seemed like the perfect fit in terms of
Flying into Chinggis Khaan Airport is like arriving on a different planet. Never before have I seen such a hugely empty landscape as I did in Mongolia. However, upon arrival I soon discovered that this vast, desolate country is full of the most wonderful, compassionate people.&nb
Before I start, I would like to direct my story especially towards those few nervous souls out there who still remain hesitant about embarking on this once in a lifetime opportunity. I emphasise that this specific audience pay close attention to my experience, particularly becaus
“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
My decision to volunteer in Ghana only came about mid-way through my career break. I had been travelling for a few months and, as exciting as it was, something was missing. Then, whilst researching ideas of what else I could do, the idea of working abroad was proposed to me. Then
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