As a third-year biology and Spanish double major at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, I had been interested in travelling abroad for quite some time. My studies in the Spanish language and the culture of Latin America had peaked my interest in Argentina and when Project A
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
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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