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
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
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