
Georgie Garner
Give and Surf
AlumniI was inspired to go abroad because I wanted to experience a different culture, meet new people, and do something meaningful outside of my everyday ro...
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Adelante Abroad
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Make a positive impact in Mexico! Adelante Abroad offers affordable volunteer programs in a wide variety of fields and sectors in Oaxaca, Mexico. Put your time towards helping those in need. Volunteer in sectors such as ecology, social work, arts, or NGO, just to name a few. Oaxaca is one of the mo
Love Volunteers
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This vital Law and Human Rights Program puts international volunteers and interns at the heart of Cambodia's fight for social justice. Love Volunteers partners with a Cambodian organization that supports NGOs specializing in critical areas of human rights, women's rights, public health, and communit
See All 2 ProgramsThe Excellence Center in Palestine
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The Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine offers short-term Volunteer Projects in Palestine, providing international participants with immersive experiences in Hebron, West Bank. These programs focus on community engagement with Palestinian children, refugees, women, youth, university students, and
See All 6 ProgramsConnect-123 Internship Programs
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Looking for an international internship that will set you apart—and give you the skills, experience, and confidence to thrive in your career? Connect-123 designs fully customized programs that match your background and goals, offering hands-on experience in some of the world’s most exciting cities:
See All 4 ProgramsThe Intern Group
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Step into London, one of the world’s leading business, finance, and cultural capitals, with an international internship designed to accelerate your career. This program blends hands-on professional experience, global networking, and cultural immersion, equipping students, recent graduates, and early
WorldStrides
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Build your skills through a service-learning experience in Valparaíso, Chile’s vibrant coastal city known for its colorful hillsides, historic harbor, and rich cultural heritage. Partner with a local organization while exploring nearby Viña del Mar and reflecting on your experiences through a guided
See All 5 ProgramsThe Palestinian Center - Go Palestine
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The Lawyers in Palestine program allows participants to know, understand, and engage with the Palestinian legal system. As a participant in this internship program, you will learn about the judicial system and how the courts operate in Palestine. The program will take place at the Palestinian Cente
The Excellence Center in Europe
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The Volunteer to Teach English and Study Arabic in Germany program provides you with the opportunity to volunteer with refugees, immigrants, and Germans in Halle (Saale) while studying the Arabic language and practicing it with native speakers from Syria, Sudan, and Palestine. While volunteering, yo
Vocational Impact
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Gain practical legal experience while making a meaningful contribution to human rights in one of South Africa’s major cities. This programme is designed for Law, Policy, and International Relations students or graduates who want to strengthen their skills, engage in global legal work, and boost thei
See All 2 ProgramsInstitute for Global Studies
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Through World Internships, we offer flexible customized internships (volunteers are also welcome) in a variety of fields in the "Land Down Under". Realize your dream of living and working in beautiful Australia while enjoying exceptional support and group activities that will engage you with both yo
See All 4 ProgramsVolunteering Journeys
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Inspire, Educate & Empower Communities Across the World Are you passionate about education and cross-cultural exchange? Do you dream of making a positive impact while traveling the world? With Volunteering Journeys’ English Teaching Programs Abroad, you can inspire young minds, build confidence, an
See All 2 ProgramsCarpe Diem Education
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Pulling the best of all our programming, Latitudes is a sequential, growth-oriented experience for students looking to see the landscape before diving deeper. It is an immersive gap year experience combining a group travel semester and an individual volunteer placement. As a Latitudes student, you’l
Kaya Responsible Travel
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Take part in this volunteering program abroad, and work on an amazing research and conservation project in a private game reserve in the Greater Kruger area. Home to more than just the Big 5, the reserve also has more than 400 species of birds. The project aims to share data with conservation gro
El Terreno
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If you dream of immersing yourself in South America's Andean cultures amid snowcapped volcanoes, while making a real-world impact for rural communities, our International Changemaker Programme is for you. As part of El Terreno's international community, you'll use your skills on social and environm
Spanish Institute for Global Education
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Are you looking for hands-on work experience to help launch your professional career? One of the best ways to impress prospective employers is to complete an international internship! Students appreciate the unique opportunity the Spanish Institute provides through our internship program. With the
World Unite!
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We organize legal internships and volunteer assignments at various NGOs and law firms in Tanzania. You can choose the topic to focus on, including legal advice for underprivileged women and disadvantaged minorities, anti-corruption, human trafficking, and the coexistence of Sharia law and common law
Spanish Gap Year
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This all-in-one semester begins with one month traveling Spain by train, followed by two months in Barcelona where you choose your pathway. You’ll build soft skills (communication, confidence, problem-solving), hard skills (Spanish, digital tools, cooking), professional skills through internships or
See All 2 ProgramsJakera: Learn Spanish, Volunteer and Adventure
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Join our Best Seller Program! Combine immersive Spanish lessons with Surf or Yoga classes and meaningful volunteer work at our home base in beautiful Santa Teresa—one of the top surf spots in the country. Make a real impact through purposeful volunteering, help with sea turtle conservation, assist
Meiji Internships
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South Korea has a unique culture and history that has already reached far beyond Asia, impacting many parts of the Western world. In just a few decades, the Land of the Morning Calm rose to one of the globe’s richest economies and hosts many world-renowned brands from various industries - a dynamic
See All 10 ProgramsProjects Abroad
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Cambodia is a must-visit destination in Southeast Asia and an incredible place to explore. Whether you’re on a gap year, an aspiring professional, or a teen looking for the summer of a lifetime, our programs offer total cultural immersion. From our home base in the electric streets of Phnom Penh to
Those interested in studying law are typically interested in improving the lives of others through legal recourse; volunteering abroad then becomes a natural interest for many lawyers and law students. Volunteering abroad takes this leaning toward humanitarianism to the next level, since laws aren’t equally respected or well-established in every country around the world.
Those that volunteer abroad in law often come back more satisfied with their career choice and profoundly appreciative of their opportunities in life, as well as their legal education. Legal volunteering in an underserved nation will most certainly broaden your perspective of the field, the world, and the populations that need your legal help most. Without venturing outside the walls of your home nation, it can be easy to forget the importance and power that law has on your life, and therefore you may not realize the ability you have to change lives for the better abroad.
Lastly, the most practical reason to volunteer abroad in law is the valuable experience you are sure to gain. If you are applying to law schools, legal volunteering experience will be a huge selling point, and if you are already a practicing lawyer, volunteer experience will speak to your personal dedication to helping people, and may even be factored in when you are considered for promotions or professional advancement.
The most popular destinations for legal volunteering abroad are in the developing world, where non-governmental organizations are prevalently working to improve the lives of citizens by promoting legal action. Developing countries tend to be where human rights violations, mistreatment of workers and child labor, or poor compensation issues are most prominent.
Lawyers and law students alike can volunteer abroad in law in almost any country though, including developed nations; even countries with firmly set legal standards still struggle with exploitation, abuse, and a lack of equal access to fair legal aid.
If you’re interested in refugee legal aid, great locations for legal volunteering abroad are both Kenya and Tanzania, where hundreds of thousands of Somali refugees have settled. Lawyers and law students who volunteer with refugees can work to ensure refugees are afforded necessary human rights, such as a living wage and fair treatment. Volunteering your time to provide legal assistance to those living in refugee camps will be a humbling experience, as volunteers will often get to work one-on-one with refugees.
For Spanish speakers, Latin America draws many legal volunteers to cities and rural areas in Mexico specifically. In many struggling cities, there is a larger population of abused women, who need legal assistance to rise above their circumstances. Many non-governmental organizations seek volunteers who can help individuals take legal action against their abusers, whether partners, employers, or strangers. Those who volunteer in law in Mexico can also advocate for better legal policy and practices that protect vulnerable populations and ensure offenders serve appropriate sentences for their crimes.
In India, law volunteers most often work in issues surrounding the societal caste system. Volunteers often help women and families combat discrimination based on family wealth, marital status, or physical limitations. Similarly, in Cambodia and Vietnam, law volunteers can seek out solutions to end human trafficking and violence against women, such as by pushing for stronger legal action against offenders and traffickers.
Whether you already have an ideal location in mind or you are interested in a specific area of legal volunteering abroad, the perfect law placement is out there waiting for you. Non-governmental agencies, private law institutions, and firms involved in pro bono representation all have volunteer opportunities in law available at nearly all times of the year for any amount of time you can dedicate.
Many refugees flee their home countries due to political strife or extreme events only to find themselves stripped of rights, citizenship, and personhood in a neighboring nation. Refugee relief is an interesting branch of international law, which focuses on establishing asylum for those being persecuted due to political or civil strife and seeks to enable citizens to lead healthy and productive lives whether they choose to flee to or when they return home.
Similar to working with refugees, lawyers also often volunteer in immigration reform, a branch of law that aims to correct laws that profile people of certain nationalities, races, or religions when attempting to emigrate from one nation to another.
Most individuals who volunteer abroad in law are interested in human rights issues, or societal gaps and governmental policies that do not adequately protect the rights of citizens to live healthy, happy, and safe lives without fear of persecution or harm.
A subset of this wide range of human rights issues is women’s rights, which often comes in the form of women’s empowerment volunteer programs. Women across the world work hard to support and raise their families, despite the fact that many countries still refuse to grant women the same rights as men, such as the right to own property or vote in elections. Becoming a legal volunteer in women’s rights programs will allow individuals to promote policies and practices that are fair to women, but also help support women in becoming more independent and confident in standing up for themselves.
Those who volunteer abroad in law will most definitely gain valuable workplace experience that will look excellent on any resume or law school application, but there are additional benefits too!
Expand Your Experience. If your legal experience up to the present moment has only entailed paperwork and memorization, then legal volunteering abroad can take your passion for law to the next level. When you volunteer in law abroad, you will be exposed not only to new branches, practices, and policies, you will also be introduced to the people that these laws personally affect and protect. Legal volunteers will see first hand the life changing impact that standard legal documents or fair laws can have on individuals, and entire nations.
Take The Plunge. Legal volunteering abroad will introduce you to a type of cultural immersion you can’t get while simply traveling or touring. When you volunteer abroad you will get the chance to interact with local citizens, from all different walks of lifes, which will expose you to new situations, cultures, and stories; this experience will help you understand only a small slice of what life is like around the world, but it will help you better defend a larger population of clientele more easily.
Hear what past participants have to say about their experiences
Living abroad in Turkey was an important experience in my life. I had the opportunity to discover a new culture, meet people from different backgrounds, and learn how to adapt to a different environment. This experience helped me become more independent, patient, and open-minded. It also taught me the importance of communication, hard work, and respecting cultural differences. I believe that living abroad can help people grow personally and professionally.
I had a really unforgettable summer with The Intern Group. For the internship, it's my first real industry working experience, I learned so many new things, solved the problems that I have never met before. Thanks so much for my colleagues and mentors, they were always so patient and supportive, helping me whenever I have troubles. I really enjoyed the working environment, everyone is doing their own things, but the meetings and communication let me felt strong connection. And also thanks a lot for the events from Intern Group. I met people from different background, sharing opinions with each other. And the activities also led us to look into the English culture, experienced the life in London. It's such an unforgettable summer. I made new friends, had an experience of internship, broadened my horizon for different cultures. Thanks for meeting everyone.
Program: Volunteer to Teach English & Study Arabic in Germany
I came to the Excellence Center as a volunteer Photographer and was amazed to see how an establishment that started from humble beginnings has become a safe space for refugees with community and compassion at the forefront of its daily operations. You can learn either Arabic, English or German here without feeling embarrassed about any language barriers. The center provides weekly community activities in which you get to experience cultures and customs and in the end you most likely make a new friend. The staff here is amazing, very friendly, inviting, supportive and best of all, flexible! I studied Beginner Arabic here and loved the fact that the classes ranged from single to small group settings only, make the learning curve feel easier to overcome. There were opportunities to visit other German towns with a teacher as a tour guide and those were very fun and exciting to be able to join. I definitely recommend this center for anyone wanting to learn either of the languages mentioned above. The teachers here are excellent and provided so many immersion opportunities!!!



Program: Global Internship & Volunteer Programs with Connect-123!
My internship at the Salesian Institute Youth Projects pushed me far beyond what I expected, taking me from supporting program logistics to independently running counseling sessions and managing my own client caseload within just a few months. I was trusted with real responsibility early on, from leading a group of 45 adult learners on my own to adapting a therapeutic intervention on short notice for an urgent client referral, and that trust taught me more about clinical work and resilience than I could have learned in a classroom. This experience confirmed that clinical psychology, particularly cross-cultural and community-based care, is exactly the path I want to pursue.
Program: Global Internship & Volunteer Programs with Connect-123!
Connect-123 made my experience in Ireland truly incredible. From the beginning, they did an amazing job matching me with a company that fit my personality, interests, and career goals. I couldn’t have asked for a better internship experience. They also did a great job planning weekend trips around Ireland, giving me the opportunity to explore different parts of the country and make unforgettable memories along the way. Overall, Connect-123 made my time in Ireland an amazing experience both professionally and personally.
Program: Global Internship & Volunteer Programs with Connect-123!
My internship has been the best experience I could have ever asked for. My co-workers are what made my time there so memorable. Connect-123 made the entire process smooth and easy, especially Antonella and Xena. They were both so kind, supportive, and helpful every step of the way. I’m so grateful I got to meet my program group, it was truly an amazing experience!
Program: Global Internship & Volunteer Programs with Connect-123!
Coming to Barcelona with Connect 123 was one of the best decisions I've made. They were incredibly helpful in helping find me an internship I felt comfortable and confident in and always very communicative. The housing they provided was amazing, and in a great location. Barcelona is now one of my favorite cities
Program: Global Internship & Volunteer Programs with Connect-123!
As my time in Ireland comes to a close, I want to thank Connect-123 for partnering with Bucknell University to provide students like me with an opportunity like this. As an undergraduate, it can often feel stressful trying to gain relevant work experience while preparing for your future career. Thanks to Connect-123, I was placed with a company in a field aligned with my career goals, allowing me to grow professionally while exploring a new part of the world. This experience has given me valuable workplace experience, unforgettable memories, and a greater appreciation for living and working abroad. Thank you for making it possible!

Program: Global Internship & Volunteer Programs with Connect-123!
This experience has been nothing short of incredible. I will forever be grateful for this opportunity. My internship could not have been a more perfect match. I have gained not only new skills but also a new perspective as well. Outside of the internship, exploring this beautiful city has been so fun. Carla, the program coordinator, is one of the most amazing people I have ever had the privilege of meeting. She planned the most fun activities for our group and was truly invested in our well-being!

Program: Global Internship & Volunteer Programs with Connect-123!
Following this program was a unique experience that I will never forget. I thought it gave a great balance of working at my internship, meeting new people, and exploring the new country. The opportunities each weekend gave great insights and experiences to explore outside of where we were staying and i highly recommend going to each one.
Program: Law & Community Governance
El Terreno is a wonderful experience to learn about social, economic, and cultural realities, allowing participants to engage in deeply meaningful work that contributes to sustainable solutions and creates a lasting positive impact on our world.

The team was very nice. It was educational learning about and understanding how life was in Ghana and the reality in prisons. It gave me a broader perspective on criminology issues. At the weekends we went to Kakum National Park, The Castle in Cape Coast and explored Accra; on evenings we mainly relaxed. It's an experience that will stick with you for your whole life.
Program: Global Internship & Volunteer Programs with Connect-123!
My internship in Barcelona and experience with Connect-123 has been amazing! They helped place me into a biomedical research lab studying liver transplantation outcomes and I had amazing coworkers and a lovely time working there. I have gained many valuable skills here-from co-authoring a review paper to learning various types of histological and immunological analyses, which will assist me in future research I pursue. Connect-123 has been supportive and helpful every step of the way in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. These past few months have taught me important professional and personal skills, especially regarding cultural humility and adjusting to life in a new country. Overall, my experience in the research lab has strengthened my desire to pursue a career in medical and clinical research while also expanding both my academic and personal horizons. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking meaningful research and cultural experiences abroad.



I had a great time in London with the intern group! I learned a lot about myself and my work ethic, and my likes and dislikes. I loved to experience traveling and seeing Europe in for the first time! Overall it was a great experience!
My six-month marketing internship with Interngroup was a great experience. I had the opportunity to further develop my creative skills, while working on a variety of marketing-related tasks. The Interngroup team were supportive and organised, which made it easy to settle in and get the most out of the programme. The intern events were a great part of the programme. It was an enjoyable way to connect with others and experience the city outside of work. Overall it was a delightful and valuable experience.
I had an incredible experience with the intern group in London. From the very beginning, the team made me feel genuinely welcomed and supported, which made settling into a new city so much easier. The entire program was extremely well organised and clearly focused on helping interns get the most out of both their professional and personal experience. A special thank you has to go to Peach and Alex. They went above and beyond to make sure I had the best possible experience. They were always approachable, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping me make meaningful progress in my career. Whether it was offering advice, organising opportunities, or simply checking in to make sure everything was going well, they made a huge difference to my time in the program. Because of them, I not only gained valuable professional experience, but I also truly fell in love with London. Their enthusiasm for the city and the community they built around the interns made the entire experience unforgettable. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to develop their career while experiencing life in one of the most exciting cities in the world. Thanks to Peach, Alex, and the whole team, my time in London is something I will always be grateful for. 🌍✨
Thank you for sharing, Seb! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a positive experience in London and felt welcomed and supported throughout the program. We’ll be sure to share your kind comments with Peach and Alex! We’re so glad they helped make your time in London both professionally valuable and personally unforgettable. Wishing you all the best in your future journey!
I joined the Law Internship, and it was a very good experience for me. I worked with Mr. Zaid, a lawyer in Hebron. He was kind, professional, and always ready to explain things clearly. I did not only sit in the office, I learned by watching and asking questions. He showed me real cases and explained how the legal system works in Palestine. One of the best parts was going with him to the courts in Hebron, Halhul, and Dora. I attended court sessions and saw how lawyers speak in front of the judge. After each visit, Mr. Zaid explained what happened and answered my questions. This helped me understand everything better. This internship gave me real experience and helped me learn a lot about law in Palestine. I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants practical legal experience.
I had a great time studying abroad! I loved Ibt Media and learned so much. I got great hands on experience, more than I ever thought I would. I had great bosses and they were so patient with me when I was first learning how everything worked.
We’re so happy to hear you had such a great experience, Kyra! It’s fantastic that you gained hands-on experience and felt supported by your team at IBT Media. We love seeing our interns grow in confidence and skills. We're looking forward to watching you grow further!
I'm extremely satisfied to have been part of this great program helping children, their future and the future of the country. Accommodation - I was very happy and comfortable in a clean and pleasant environment. Food was always delicious, transport was always good, and cleaning was perfect. Staff were very kind and friendly with very good support; I was always able to reach them. I enjoyed every experience. Thank you so much for everything.
I enjoyed being part of the teaching program very much. Teaching English to year 3&4 was challenging at times but also a lot of fun. Receiving an email 2 weeks before arriving regarding school, classes would have been good. Emphasising the need for a laptop for lesson planning would have helped. I was very satisfied with accommodation; beds and pillows were comfortable, though upgrading to aircon was needed. Having 2 people in hot climate was better than three. Food was excellent and fresh with a great selection of meals all prepared by lovely, helpful staff. Having the occasional chicken meal was welcomed. Enjoyed experiencing Kerala food. We didn't need transport and the room was cleaned once a week & bathroom a few times each week. No complaints. All the staff were incredibly helpful, answering many questions. Working with Reshma was great both in and out of the classroom. She was extermely supportive when doing lesson planning & her help in the classroom with translation & classroom management was fantastic. Staff knew where various yoga places were always willing to suggest places to visit. Great suggestion by Shamla for cooking lesson and Kathkali.
Alumni and staff share what it's really like to go abroad

Georgie Garner
Give and Surf
AlumniI was inspired to go abroad because I wanted to experience a different culture, meet new people, and do something meaningful outside of my everyday ro...
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Timothy Taylor
Nature Care Volunteering
AlumniAfter a financial disaster with a failed franchise venture, which led to my divorce after 25 years of marriage. I wanted to escape the UK, travel to p...
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Marieh Namutebi
A Broader View Volunteers Corp
AlumniIt's my passion and dream to travel, and I want to gain more experience in other countries and get connected to different countries and people as well...
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Janosch Thalmann
Voluntours Colombia
AlumniI was inspired to go abroad because I wanted to move beyond traditional tourism and experience a country in a much deeper, more meaningful way. I had ...
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Mailys Dellicour
Voluntours Colombia
AlumniI have always wanted to experience a culture from the inside rather than simply visiting as a tourist. After finishing an important period in my life,...
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Mark Lünnemann
Cambodia Volunteer Foundation
AlumniI've always had a strong desire to explore the world, experience different cultures, and connect with people from all walks of life. After going throu...
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Lena
Vocational Impact
AlumniI was interested in understanding aspects of well-being across different cultures, specifically in cultures across Asia. Specifically, Asia has a very...
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Arero Sora
Go Volunteer Africa
StaffMany people are inspired to go abroad for different reasons, and these motivations often shape their personal and professional journeys. One of the ma...
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Josh Clement
International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
AlumniWe were inspired to go abroad because we wanted to combine travel with something more meaningful. Instead of just visiting a new place, we were lookin...
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Gilberth Johan Pérez Monge
Greentalist Costa Rica
AlumniI wanted to experience something new, to observe and feel what it is like to be in a different place, with different people doing different things. I ...
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Margaret Smith
Kar Geno-Center for Hope, Kenya
AlumniI have always had a strong desire to see the world and understand how people live in different cultures. I was born in Germany and left at a young age...
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Linda Wells
Kar Geno-Center for Hope, Kenya
AlumniI have always believed that travel becomes more meaningful when it is connected to learning and contributing to communities. As a public health lectur...
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Josephine Populin
Kar Geno-Center for Hope, Kenya
AlumniI was inspired to volunteer because I wanted to experience a different culture while contributing to a meaningful community project. I have always bel...
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Samantha Fei
Joinki
AlumniI've always loved travelling, and after completing my bachelor's degree, I wanted to go on some solo adventures—especially since my original exchange ...
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Maren Kateraas
Fundación Bolívar Education
AlumniA desire to learn Spanish and be able to see a part of the world and experience a culture and life philosophy different from my own. My hope always wa...
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Saboor Zeeshan
International Medical Aid (IMA)
AlumniA goal of mine, ever since I developed an affinity for altruism and human compassion, has been to serve in underprivileged parts of the world.
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XIMENA VELA ROMERO
International Medical Aid (IMA)
AlumniI have always been raised in an international context in countries like Argentina, Bolivia, Trinidad and Tobago, Spain, and the USA. Throughout my lif...
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Judy Ross
Mondify
AlumniI felt inspired to travel to Cordoba because Argentina's history of human rights activism is powerful and deeply moving. I wanted to learn directly fr...
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Razain Alhassein
Fundación Bolívar Education
AlumniMy ultimate goal is to go to a Physician's Assistant School, and I had the opportunity to live in Ecuador for 8 months because my mom is Ecuadorian.
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Sung Suhr
Fundación Bolívar Education
AlumniWhat inspired me to go abroad was a desire to step outside familiar routines and experience life from a more grounded, human perspective. I wanted to ...
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