As an occupational therapy student mid-way through my degree at the University of Sydney, I had always wondered what my future profession would look like in practice within a developing country. I also desired to challenge myself to get out of my comfort zone and expand my worldv
I never considered myself a humanitarian. Nor had I believed I possessed the patience for teaching. I had never been particularly good with kids. And the last time I held a hammer…well, I’m not even sure if I own a hammer. So, really, what possessed me to sign myself up for 2
It has now been four months since I came home from Mongolia so I have had time to sit down and reflect. It is fair to say that my stay there was one of the best times of my life and I cannot thank Projects Abroad enough for the opportunity. It really was that good…Why Mongolia?
First Impressions of AccraI have always wanted to volunteer in Africa, so when I heard about the international volunteering opportunities with Projects Abroad, I jumped at the chance! I am a law student and am extremely passionate about human rights, so I thought that volunteerin
For the past two years I have been researching for the perfect programme and organisation to volunteer abroad with. I made the decision to travel to Cambodia as it is one of the poorest countries in Asia in need of English speaking volunteers. I was intrigued by the Khmer Project
Why I decided to volunteer in Sri LankaI chose Sri Lanka because there are endless things to see and do, from their array of beaches to wonderful temples and diverse wildlife. I chose Projects Abroad in particular as I felt like they could offer me a lifetime experience while bei
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
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