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Category: Volunteer Abroad (17 posts)
Posted on Monday, December 9, 2019 - 10:00 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
After completing tours of duty as a reservist with the Canadian Armed Forces, Scott knew he wanted to become involved in community development work on the ground in Africa. Spending several months working with a grassroots NGO in Uganda, Scott was able to gain a valuable, eye-opening perspective on the challenges facing the populations he was working to assist.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 - 10:00 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
By volunteering in a physical therapy clinic in Yucatan, Mexico, Mariah was able to build her professional resume while improving her Spanish language skills and experiencing the color and warmth of the Mexican people. In a children’s health clinic, Mariah shadowed a professional physical therapist and provided a crucial service for members of the local community.
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Posted on Monday, November 11, 2019 - 10:10 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Do you have an interest in international development? So does Salina! She spent her time as a volunteer in Guatemala immersing herself totally in the local culture and traditions – from food to dance to the Spanish language. Find out exactly what she got up to in San Miguel Dueñas.
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Posted on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - 12:22 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad, Language Learning
Katie combined her passions for travel, volunteering and the Spanish language and spent two months working on two volunteer projects in Oaxaca, Mexico. A positive attitude, adaptibility and a love of learning helped Katie overcome minor challenges and have an extraordinary, successful term abroad.
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Posted on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 08:14 in Stories from Abroad, Study Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Ariana participated in the unique We Build service learning program, which allowed her to complete coursework while working on a house-building project in India. Her experience demonstrates the importance of keeping an open mind and a positive attitude while abroad, even if things become challenging.
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Posted on Monday, August 19, 2019 - 06:50 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Jaqueline wanted to find a short-term service learning program in Africa that would allow her to work in the fields of health and nutrition. She found exactly what she was looking for in a nine-week program offered by Global Service Corps. She traveled to Tanzania, where she taught locals about HIV/AIDS, nutrition and the basics of sustainable agriculture. Jaqueline learned a huge amount on her service learning trip, including how to deal with the challenges of culture shock!
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Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 - 11:11 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Nichole volunteered in a community hospital and children’s clinic in Cusco, Peru as part of a language study program with AmeriSpan. While working as a nurse’s assistant, Nichole experienced a high-pressure cross-cultural work environment, and was able to greatly enhance her Spanish language skills by using them in a professional context.
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Posted on Monday, July 29, 2019 - 08:53 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Tara was driven to volunteer in Bolivia by a desire to see the world, and a passion for helping others. While there, she learned about her host culture, but also built valuable career experience and learned a whole lot about effective cross-cultural communication. Her story is an exciting and enlightening one!
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Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 10:18 in Stories from Abroad, Study Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Heather spent a full academic year on exchange at the Tec de Monterrey campus in Guadalajara, with the goals of improving her Spanish and immersing herself in Mexican culture. Not only did she achieve these goals, she also earned course credit and volunteered with community groups to gain even more insight into the colorful local culture.
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