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An element of uncertainty accompanies any international experience. Here are five tips to help you get and give the most as an international volunteer.
How to Be a Star Volunteer
5 ways to make a difference making a difference
Anyone with a bit of pluck can find temporary work abroad, says Susan Griffith, author of Work Your Way Around the World. It may not be all glamour, but there are loads of opportunities.
Parenting abroad and across the ocean requires strong family communication.
Europe may be the School of Hard Knocks for ESL teachers, but Troy Nahumko has some tricks to ease the trade.
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.
Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?
Are you doing the right thing or acting like a sucker? Some tips on how much to pay at the market.
