United Planet

It was really fun, I made new friends and had the time of my life. Went to different places, tried different things, food, games, outfit and so on. I would love to experience this again and again. It was amazing

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I have done two months of virtual internship with Center for youth Dialogue (CYD), Zanzibar. under Global Citizen Youth Leader Capacity Building Program. It was a great experience to participate in this program and doing the internship. I have learnt many new things and gained new experiences.

I'm grateful to virtually volunteer with a human rights non-profit located in Nigeria. It helped me learn how to communicate with people as well as learn about Nigeria's culture. It broadened my global mindset about the world.

I had a travels a lot with Save the Life Togo / Côte d'ivoire i get some amazing experience as youth project coordinator . I reports to either the functional lead or the project . I helped the project teams manage resources and information and assist with scheduling and planning meetings and project activities. I included additional duties and responsibilities and i expertised in a specific area, and human resources during my trips .

I never could coordinate something like this on my own. You need somebody like United Planet to coordinate and expose you to these countries. When I was in the orphanage they were outstanding and showed me as much as possible. In Acrra with the country coordinator I had a lot of time at the hotel. Sundays consisted of a 3 hour church service (which I loved and really gave you a feel for Ghana) and a one hour orientation. One personal change I got from this is the sense of accomplishment to take this journey by myself was incredible it has given me self confidence and sense of satisfaction.

I knew that I would like Ecuador, but I didn't expect to love it so much. Pablo made it easy for us to add activities to our schedule and change things around so our schedule worked best for us. Every day was a new and amazing learning experience.

I enjoyed volunteering at the daycare we were at. It looked like the place needed some help getting some stuff fixed so I really enjoyed being a part of making a difference to the places. For our cultural activity, going to the indigenous city of Otavalo was really neat.

Everything about the program was great. I learned a variety of new things. Such as the health field, the economic status in Ecuador, etc. I was able to open my eyes to many things about the country. It was a great learning experience.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The staff and coordinators helped me feel very comfortable. They were open to helping with any questions or concerns I had. Elliott King was very accommodating in explaining to the kitchen staff my vegetarian concerns with some of the meals. We had the opportunity to meet with a tribe. I had the opportunity to go to a market in the town of Quito.

I was inspired by after-school programs efforts for disenfranchised children, and the animal sanctuary was very cool. They were exhibiting and inspiring. Machu Picchu was my favorite excursion and the history behind the ruins is incredible.

I am so grateful and extremely happy that this month has worked out so well. We have had the opportunity to see many patients in both Cusco and out in the pueblitos who have been so gracious and full of gratitude for the service. We have all been able to improve our Spanish skills regardless of our level to begin with.

In Kathmandu i was starting to feel like i was getting the hang of daily life, and a deeper level of cultural understanding. Whenever i went out of that zone i felt like a tourist and always had fun seeing new things and learning about different types of Nepali life styles.

Everyone was very receptive to us and welcomed us with open hearts and arms. I loved salsa. It pushed us to the edge of our comfort zones and what an experience it was. I still can't believe I went to Machu Picchu and saw the Incan ruins.

I loved the animal sanctuary. It ranks as probably one of the best experiences of my life. I enjoyed helping it run and I utterly adored the animals, every one of them. The cultural activities were phenomenal. They truly portrayed the spirit of Cusco, of Peru, and I learned so much on them. I learned about the history, the culture, and the beliefs of the Inca, all of which contribute to the culture of modern Peru. I visited historical sites and was able to witness the sheer brilliance of the Incan people; I was able to glimpse history. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and answered all questions I asked them, and they ensured everyone in the group was there before moving on. I loved getting to know more about Cusco, to spreading my culture by answering questions and gaining a new appreciation for Peruvian culture at the same time. Every country I visit changes me, takes away ignorance and preconceived notion, and gives back understanding, awareness, and empathy.

It was amazing. There are so many beautiful places and I believe the volunteers should be given the opportunity to be taken to some of them. I'm always super happy but now I definitely feel like I have a more "simple" perspective on things. I appreciate little things way more now and I'm glad it is that way.

However due to medical reasons I had to leave early and was not able to attend. This is entirely my own fault, not because I was unable to go, I can't really rate the excursion. The plans were excellent and I'm sure the trip would have been excellent.

I loved seeing Machu Picchu and being able to have a guided tour of one of Peru's greatest gems. I also loved the dance lessons with my group. It was one of my favorite experiences that brought many smiles and also a greater appreciation for the culture.

Wow! I am not a big history buff, but I LOVED learning about the Incas! We had wonderful tour guides who took the time to explain things in English in detail and occasionally crack some jokes! Salsa was also a blast-- and I am not much of a dancer!

There were a couple of city tours and archaeological tours which were fascinating to be a part of and allowed me to learn a bit more about Peruvian culture and have different experiences. The Quest made me more aware of problems that people in other places may face, that is a completely different reality from my life .

I loved working at the shelter - the kids are extremely sweet and kind. Although I was crushed in multiple games of futbol, I couldn't say anything bad. They became my friends.