Advice from an International Volunteer Coordinator
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- Written by: Rudayna Bahubeshi
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
How to make a meaningful contribution while volunteering overseas.
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How to Find an Internship in India
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- Written by: Hunar Chandhok
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Business student Hunar shares her advice for landing your dream internship overseas.
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Guyana's Caribbean Identity
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- Written by: Andrew O'Dea
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Andrew O'Dea thought he was going to volunteer in South America. Instead, he wound up in the Caribbean.
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The Best Place to Shop in Accra
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- Written by: Camaro West
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Blogger Camaro reflects on retail therapy, Ghana-style.
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What Not to Pack for a Volunteer Construction Project
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- Written by: Noa Glow
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Think that volunteering in Bali means that you should pack a bikini and flip-flops? Think again.
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A Day Trip in Madagascar
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- Written by: Charity Yoro
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A stroll through the streets of Ambositra re-awakens an international volunteer's senses.
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Building a Future in Indonesia
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- Written by: Noa Glow
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Volunteers in Bali ensure that houses become a home.
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Remedies for Altitude Sickness
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- Written by: Rudayna Bahubeshi
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Rudayna attempts to catch her breath while working abroad in Quito, Ecuador.
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An International Volunteer's First Week in Guyana
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- Written by: Andrew O'Dea
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In the land of lush rainforest and friendly smiles, Andrew reflects on what the phrase "third world" really means.
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5 Reasons to Travel Solo
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- Written by: Carly Vandergriendt
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Me, myself and I: finding solace and strength in solo travel.
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How to survive "GMT": Ghana Maybe Time
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- Written by: Camaro West
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Ghana: Where nothing goes as planned and everything works out beautifully anyway.
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Two weeks to take-off!
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- Written by: Andrew O'Dea
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Andrew O'Dea's mantra for preparing for his overseas volunteer project? "Optimism!"
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Escape to Udaipur
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- Written by: Carly Vandergriendt
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Carly escapes her life an intern by remembering how to be a traveller again.
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Jump into the sea of cars
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- Written by: Dylan Muñoz
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For AIESEC intern Jackie, navigating the cultural divide in India was as easy as crossing the street.
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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Interning Overseas.
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- Written by: Genevieve Juillet
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AIESEC blogger Genevieve faces culture shock in India head-on.
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"Explore, dream, discover."
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- Written by: Andrew O'Dea
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
As Youth Challenge International blogger Andrew O'Dea prepares to depart for Guyana, he reflects on Mark Twain's famous words.
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Top 10 Tips to Surviving an Internship Abroad
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- Written by: Brad Richards
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An AIESEC intern in Portugal shares his advice for making the most of working abroad.
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The Fix-It Mentality and Local Businesses in India
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- Written by: Carly Vandergriendt
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In India, anything worth owning is something worth fixing.
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How to Survive a Ghanaian Health Care Clinic
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- Written by: Camaro West
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Sometimes navigating foreign medical clinics can cause more pain than the initial illness.
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I graduated from university and woke up in India.
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- Written by: Carly Vandergriendt
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
How AIESEC intern Carly decided to work in India.
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