“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” -Mother Teresa
Traveling around the world in any regard requires quite a lot of preparations, accommodation reservations, tickets, budgeting, currency conversion, and the list goes on. For many, the hardest part is packing for a trip, what to bring and what to leave at home, which varies so greatly depending on where you are going and what you are doing. But what to bring for use in transit never changes, som...
Volunteer work in the Philippines not only gives volunteers the chance to explore the world and experience a new culture, it gives individuals the opportunity to expand their world perspective and gain an understanding of poverty that may not be conceivable without firsthand experience.
The teenage years can be some of the greatest years of growth and development for humans as a whole. With these years come many struggles, challenges, and changes, posing many situations where the ability to adapt, overcome limitations, and pursue strengths is needed. By volunteering abroad during high school, students can gain priceless abilities that go beyond any classroom education at home....
So you are about to study abroad and you want to get the most out of your experience! Some of the larger study abroad programs attract a cross-section of U.S. students. Some of these classmates will become your lifelong friends, others you may find yourself avoiding. The latter may not simply be annoying they may have the ability to ruin your day or your study abroad experience. &nb...
Interning in Bangkok not only opens doors for individuals interested in fields ranging from culinary arts to social work. The city effectively encompasses nearly every component of Thai culture, the cuisine, architecture, religion, and traditions. There are vast amounts of things to do throughout the city, but in order to gain a well-rounded understanding of Thai people and the city itself, int...
Anyone who has volunteered abroad has come across some interesting characters who they may prefer they had never met. Unfortunately, not every individual volunteering internationally is able to adjust to life in a new country. These are the top ten people to avoid when participating in a volunteer program; they may simply annoy you or possibly embarrass you, but either way if they could be a fu...
International volunteer opportunities are typically located in developing nations. These locations tend to have the greatest social welfare and development needs, because they lack a local infrastructure or the government may not have the resources to support particular high need projects. Volunteers, therefore, have numerous opportunities for meaningful work in developing countries.
The benefits of volunteering abroad are sometimes indescribable and undefinable. Volunteering shapes a person’s heart, mind, and soul completely, the chance to share the resources of one’s voice and own two hands. An incomparable opportunity to fully release one’s hold on everything familiar. By simply opening your eyes and heart to the culture of a new place, you can have an ...
The first, and ultimately most essential, step to volunteering abroad is deciding what you want to do and where you want to go. Opportunities to volunteer are present in every country in the world, with projects ranging from healthcare and childcare to environmental conservation and development. Making this first decision can make or break your experience of volunteering, so choose wisely, lear...
Some students may be overwhelmed when traveling to a country as enormous as the United States, with some states measuring twice the size of many countries in Europe or Latin America. However, students should never miss out on the chance to visit some of America’s most unique cities. They may be spread across the country, but to visit each one is to get a taste of every side of American cu...
Thousands of Islands filled with vibrant culture, optimism, and mother nature’s beauty. The flowing waterfalls of Biliran, brilliantly, white sand beaches of Boracay, infamous Chocolate Hills of Bohol, breathtaking rice terraces of Banaue, and all the beauty of rural Filipino villages will astonish any curious intern. The Philippines is an untapped paradise of opportunities for growth and...
