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
Summer was edging closer and closer and I still hadn’t decided how to spend it. I didn’t want to just sit around and do nothing, I wanted to do something productive with the time I had away from school.I have always been interested in helping people and concerned about the he
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
I've done some voluntary work in the past and was keen to do some as part of my travels this year. Volunteering with Projects Abroad had always appealed to me, as everything I’ve heard about them has been very positive and the reviews I read online sounded great. I had been loo
I took part in the School Sports Project in Costa Rica and it was without a doubt the best thing I have ever done. I knew I wanted to take part in this particular project but Projects Abroad offers so many destinations, I just didn’t know which one to choose! After having l
Cambodia has always been a country of interest to me. I knew nothing about Cambodia until meeting my first Cambodian friend in high school and since then I had grown fascinated by this unique culture. Having visited Cambodia on a holiday, I had always wanted to visit it again but
Whilst on my gap year, I knew that I wanted to teach English abroad. When researching organisations that could help me achieve this at fairly short notice, I found Projects Abroad. Having never travelled to Asia before, Hanoi seemed like a suitable fit. I wanted to do my project
Before starting my degree in midwiferyHaving a year before the start of my degree in midwifery, I decided to start a midwifery placement with Projects Abroad. I thought the project would give me vital experience and prepare me for the start of my course back in the UK.About Sri L
Why I decided to volunteer in FijiI decided to join the Shark Conservation Project in Fiji because of my love for sharks and marine conservation. I find sharks a truly fascinating group of animals, and I have always been keen to study them. Although a lot of people are scared of
During the build up to my trip, my nerves inevitably kicked in. I had never travelled so far from home and despite being 19 years old, I was still terrified to leave my family. On the long flight, I imagined all sorts of scenarios in my head and this only worsened my anxiety. How
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