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Africa: the flagship continent when it comes to international volunteering - at least it always has been for me.
It’s hard to believe that it was only a year ago that I boarded my first flight to Africa. In search of inspiration (post-cancer treatment), I headed to Cape Town for a six-week volunteer program with Cross-Cultural Solutions. It was this experience that sparked the idea for my volunteer trip around the world, so I knew I had to include Africa in my global itinerary.
After explaining my long-term goal of creating the Fresh Chapter Foundation - to help other cancer survivors...
Make the most of your summer abroad!
Studying abroad over the summer has a myriad of benefits. Usually much cheaper than semester/year long program options, short-term summer study abroad programs can still allow for complete cultural immersion. With summer study abroad, you will not miss out on any of your on-campus commitments or get off track for earning your degree (in some cases, you may even free up more space in your schedule!). If you do not have the opportunity to study abroad for a longer period of time, a summer option would be a great fit for you!
The best part of summer is the...
Miririni Secondary School on the HIV Testing Day
Being a woman isn’t easy. But being a woman in a developed Western region, with the full access to proactive measures and open discussion of sexual health, is somewhat easier than being one in other cultures and countries. On March 10, 2012, the United States observed National Women’s and Girl’s HIV Awareness day. Here in the Bay Area, where Go Overseas is located, student health centers and clinics celebrated by offering the community free testing services. Having volunteered in Tanzania as an HIV/AIDS educator last summer, I think it speaks...
Have a passion for travel and a soft spot for animals? Wildlife volunteering can take you to the farthest and lesser-traveled reaches of the world while at the same time giving you the opportunity to get to know our friends in the animal kingdom. Increasing deforestation, commercial development, tourism, global pollution, and poaching constantly threaten the future of our planet’s wildlife. Here are 10 animals that could use the help of international volunteers—see how you can help make a sustainable difference!
By Elaine Andres and Katie Boyer
Young Middle Eastern girls stick close for company
I clutched my passport nervously as I waited in the customs line at the Cairo International Airport. I stood alone, my eyes searching the beige Egyptian terminal around me for anything familiar looking. When my turn came to have my passport stamped, I grinned enthusiastically at the male customs agent, hoping to calm my nerves by showing outward confidence. The agent paused, looked at me, and smirked. When I met his gaze, I realized with a sinking feeling that I had done something wrong. I snatched my passport and hustled to where my father...
Itching to study a language abroad but having a hard time deciding which would be the most practical?
Fear no more: Go Overseas presents a list of the 10 most widely-spoken languages in the world today*. Learn the benefits of each language and check out some of our study abroad language programs!
* Our results have been compiled using the 16th edition of Ethnologue, 2009. It should be noted that the statistics for number of speakers of each language are widely disputed and can vary greatly depending on the source.
Enjoy!
Andrew
Imagine this being a normal site!
What you need to know:
If you thought seeing The Lion King 3D in theaters was all you needed to experience Africa, then you are sorely mistaken.
Read on to hear more about my experience studying abroad, find out statistics about study in Africa, and discover more great programs that specialize in higher education in Africa.
Oftentimes, when college students talk about studying abroad, places like Africa or other less- developed parts of the world are not the first destinations to pop up. Places like Australia and Europe, where students can experience a...
One of these is not like the others.
What you need to know:
Moving to a new country can lead to being thrown into an entirely new and unfamiliar culture, one in which you are clearly an outsider. Take me in Tanzania for instance!
Here are some tips for the best ways to avoid being "the annoying tourist" even when it may be nearly impossible to ever truly fit in.
Everyone has a desire to ‘become’ a local when traveling in a foreign country; we strive to learn their language, navigate their streets without a map, and find a little local restaurant not listed in the travel guidebooks that...
Impressions of Living in Africa
When my husband and I learned we were moving to Dakar, Senegal, for two years for his career with the U.S. government, we usually received one of three reactions: 1) Open-mouthed stare; 2) Raised eyebrows; or 3) Open-mouthed stare with raised eyebrows.
I strongly suspected that images of starvation/huts/lions were churning through the minds of those with whom we shared our news. To put my theory to the test, I polled some Facebook friends with this request: When you hear "Africa" or "I'm moving to Africa," what are some of the first things that pop into your...
Study abroad for English speakers!
Study abroad isn’t just for language majors. If you don’t know anything beyond English, there are places where you won’t sink to the bottom for not speaking the lingua franca. But although English is known throughout these countries, it’s best to try and learn the basic phrases in the local language. It not only shows respect for the host country, but will give you a deeper appreciation of the culture.
By Andrea Moran
Africa remains a mysterious, unknown destination for many Westerners -- at best a homogeneous montage of UNICEF and Save the Children commercials -- and few of us are even vaguely exposed to African culture before journeying there. As such, when I participated in a study abroad program in Dakar, Senegal with Africa Consultants International (ACI), they immediately gave us a low-down on some important “dos and don’ts” before sending us off to our host families. Below are some of the social customs they discussed that any traveler to Senegal (and if loosely applied, to all of West Africa)...
Why study history abroad?
The benefits of studying and understanding history are not always obvious. How, for example, can knowing the intimate details of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh help you find a job today? Sometimes it may seem like there is little to relate to, but understanding history helps us to appreciate humanities past triumphs, as well as our mistakes. From this knowledge we seek to build a better future.
One of the many perks of studying abroad is the chance to live and learn in any one of the great cities of the world. Did you know people have been living in Athens, Greece for...
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature Charlotte Beauvoisin, a volunteer in Uganda who is working hard to save the local elephant population. Charlotte is the Marketing Development Manager for the Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF) and is currently training a local team to continue her work after she leaves.
We hope you enjoy the interview and feel free to share further comments or questions below!
Be sure to also visit our Volunteer in Uganda page!
GO!: Let’s start with a brief introduction. Who are you, where are you, and what...
The Best of the Best
The staff at GoOverseas.com thought it would be fun to take a look back at our favorite blogs posts of 2010. It has been a great year for us and we would like to thank everyone in our community for your support. We selected these posts based on personal favorites, number of page views, and comments generated.
Volunteering Abroad in The Warm Heart of Africa by Laura Walker
Why We Liked It: Laura shared her inspiring experiences as a volunteer in Malawi, Africa. She found her volunteer program in the back of a Lonely Planet guidebook, and the best part, it was free! Laura...
Tales From the Front – Life in Botswana
These days it’s getting hot. I am melting in my shorts and T-shirt, even inside the house. Everyone tells me it will get worse in the next months to come. Seems like after all, Botswana is a land of extremes. When I first got here, it was freezing. One of the first things I bought was an electric heater to keep me warm during the day because the house was so cold. And the nights were even worse! I wasn’t really prepared for this – this was Africa, right? Where it’s supposed to be warm?
The locals have some interesting opinions when asked about the...
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