Life at a Different Pace in Peru
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
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Adjusting to a slower rhythm of living.
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Ain't No Mountain High Enough
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
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When climbing to new heights means conquering a fear.
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Helping Children to Overcome Obstacles in Peru
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
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I wanted to help—but first, I had to overcome a big fear.
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An Introduction to Arequipa
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
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Roberta interacts with locals and discovers curiosities as she starts her placement in Peru.
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Why I Left a "Stable" Job for an Unpaid One Abroad
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
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Stability is not a synonym for happiness.
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Not All Volunteer Placements Are Created Equal
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- Written by: Izabela Wlodarczyk
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How to choose an organization and destination where you can make a lasting impact.
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Pedro the Jaguar and Other Residents of the Village Padre Cocha
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- Written by: Laurence Braun-Woodbury
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Walking the ocelot, fending off marauding monkeys and avoiding being eaten. There's never a dull moment for these wildlife refuge volunteers.
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Pedro the Jaguar and Other Residents of the Village Padre Cocha
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Walking the ocelot, fending off marauding monkeys and avoiding being eaten. There's never a dull moment for these wildlife refuge volunteers.
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Empowering Women in Guyana
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- Written by: Cuso International - Sponsor Content
- Category: Why we travel
A graduate gains real-world experience on an international development internship.
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Healthcare Work in International Development
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It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.
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Pack Your Rain Boots for Peru
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- Written by: Cuso International - Sponsor Content
- Category: Why we travel
An international development intern in Cusco gets a taste of local working culture—and guinea pig.
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Healthcare Work in International Development
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It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.
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#JustAddZebras
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- Written by: Izabela Wlodarczyk
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Volunteering doesn't have to stop with your official placement. Earn those stripes.
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An Unhappy Camper
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- Written by: Alicia Williams
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When a volunteer opportunity doesn't pan out as expected, Alicia learns a valuable lesson.
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The Home Stretch
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- Written by: Alicia Williams
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
The challenges faced as the end of the school year—and a return home—approaches.
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How to Fix a Broken Heart
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- Written by: Izabela Wlodarczyk
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Dealing with the heartbreak of living abroad.
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Volunteering in the Jungles of Peru with Cuso International
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- Written by: Kathryn Dunmore (Sponsor content)
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Read about Rubén’s incredible experience with his wife and daughter as an International Development Scientist in the Amazon jungles of Peru.
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Are Aid Workers Flexible to the Point of Breaking?
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- Written by: Izabela Wlodarczyk
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What's the true cost of "adaptability"?
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The True Soccer Superfans
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- Written by: Carley Clement
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Experiencing firsthand the diehard, next-level soccer mania in Latin America.
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Colombia and Coffee Culture
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- Written by: Alicia Williams
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How learning about coffee helped Alicia to understand Colombian culture.
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Spanish Language Learning 101
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- Written by: Alicia Williams
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Three tools for learning a foreign language.
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Overcoming Culture Shock
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- Written by: Carley Clement
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
How to handle the ups and downs when living abroad isn't exactly what you'd imagined.
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How to Make Friends and Not Terrify People
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- Written by: Izabela Wlodarczyk
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
"Dos" and "don'ts" for building a community abroad.
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