The Real Benefits of Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Rebecca Chant
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As Rebecca's time in India draws to a close, she reflects on what made her volunteer abroad experience worthwhile.
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A Fall from the Pedestal
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- Written by: Adele Priestley
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Adele once idolized "The Traveller." Now, she find herself questioning her hero's true motives.
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Untangling the Lessons That I Learned Abroad
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- Written by: Taylor St. John
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After returning home, Taylor reflects on how three years of travel has changed her.
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Volunteering Across Faiths
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- Written by: Megan Lee
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One volunteer shares tips for interacting with Muslim women while volunteering in Tanzania.
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How to Start Your Career in China: Four Entry-Level Jobs
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- Written by: Doris Larkin
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Want to head East, but don't want to teach English as a second language? Here are alternate options for globally minded professionals.
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Why You Meet the Best People Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Rebecca Chant
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Rebecca reflects on the inspiring people she's met while volunteering in India.
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The Trouble with Cornfields
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- Written by: Vanessa Nirode
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Without a clear path, it's easy to get lost. Vanessa is trying to find her way.
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The True Cost of Working Abroad in London
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- Written by: Cheylene Thongkham
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Dreaming of the expat life? Cheylene shares what it really costs to live in the United Kingdom.
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Impossible Barriers: When the Distance is Just Too Far
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- Written by: Gillian Arfin
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Gillian discovers that physical distance can seem even greater when someone at home passes away.
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Life in London: Expectations vs. Reality
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- Written by: Cheylene Thongkham
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What it's really like to work abroad in the United Kingdom's biggest city.
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Five Things I’ve Learned from Volunteering in India
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- Written by: Rebecca Chant
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Rebecca shares the key skills that you'll need to navigate life in South Asia.
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How Travel Changed My Identity
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- Written by: Adele Priestley
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Adele always knew what she wanted to be when she grew up—until she started travelling.
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Why I'm Taking An Adult "Gap Year"
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- Written by: Vanessa Nirode
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Why Vanessa is leaving behind her apartment, cat and "good job" to volunteer abroad.
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Celebrating Holi in India
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- Written by: Rebecca Chant
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Rebecca discovers the most colourful way to participate in India's iconic festival.
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What to Do When Your Volunteer Abroad Program Doesn't Go as Expected
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- Written by: Megan Lee
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What happens when the reality of your overseas placement doesn't meet expectations?
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Why British Food is the Best
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- Written by: Hannah Pym
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Hannah shares some of the food that's fuelled her study sessions abroad.
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A Day in the Life of a Volunteer in India
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- Written by: Rebecca Chant
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Ever wonder what it'd be like to volunteer abroad? Rebecca shares a typical day.
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Fantasies & Fears of Life Overseas
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- Written by: Kalee Fambrough
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The greatest challenge of moving overseas is expectation management.
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Preparing to Volunteer in Africa
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- Written by: Megan Lee
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Five last-minute activities to do before you board your plane.
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In Defence of Short-Term Volunteer Abroad Projects
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
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How short-term international volunteers make a huge difference in natural disasters like Cyclone Pam.
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