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When I think back on it, my first experience volunteering overseas kind of sucked. It's a long story, but the short version is that I showed up in Nepal thinking that I was going to save the world and found out that really I was on an adventure tour posing as a volunteer programme.
Interested in teaching overseas but overwhelmed at the options for learning how? Start here for some basics in choosing the right course for you.
How to communicate your overseas experience to employers.
Got a teaching degree? Here's how to pay off your student loans while travelling the world.
Be strategic about your international experience and stand out from the crowd.
Take the "Gap" out of "Gap Year"
Be strategic about your international experience and stand out from the crowd.
Volunteering abroad can be extremely rewarding—but how can you be sure you're really helping?
From couchsurfing to house swapping, here's how to take the cost of accommodation out of your travel budget.
