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Giraffe in Africa
April 24, 2013
By Emma Cramer
Study Abroad in Africa: 10 Great Cities
Africa is a continent brimming with unique potential study abroad spots! Though it faces quite a few social issues and underdevelopment, the continent is still rich with culture, greenery, animals, and natural beauty. If you are a hands-on type of person, field work and close interaction with local communities are popular parts of study abroad programs in Africa. But there are few limits to what...
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Honduras medical volunteer
April 23, 2013
By Jasmine Foruzani
Medical Volunteer Programs Abroad: Top 9 Countries in Need
Underserved communities are in need of medical help all over the world for nearly all types of service - from vaccine provision to basic health checkups. Unfortunately, many parts of the world continue to experience a shortage of health workers and limited access to advanced healthcare. Thus, there are medical volunteer opportunities for any skill set in virtually every continent. Pervasive...
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two teachers enjoying working in Africa
March 31, 2013
By Jessie Beck
Top 5 Countries for Teaching Abroad in Africa
Be sure to choose one of the best 5 countries in Africa to teach abroad! On a vast continent of vibrant cultural traditions and dramatic, wild landscapes, teaching in Africa has the power to both challenge and reward those adventurous enough to do so. Quality of education in Sub-Saharan Africa has much room for improvement, but the demand for motivated teachers and students' enthusiasm to learn...
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February 5, 2013
By Ashley Day
Four Ways to Volunteer in South Africa with Children
Volunteer with children in South Africa with IVHQ If you're determined to go to South Africa and particularly passionate about helping children, or even interested in one and nervous about the other...there are a variety of ways -- and an even larger variety of programs -- to brave both and positively impact this increasingly popular destination. Of the many advantages of choosing South Africa...
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Where Should I Volunteer in South Africa: Cape Town or Johannesburg?
January 29, 2013
By Megan Heise
Where Should I Volunteer in South Africa: Cape Town or Johannesburg?
If you're obsessed with the idea of volunteering in South Africa, you're in good company; between South Africa's rich culture, astounding natural beauty, and poignant past, it's no wonder it's one of the most popular volunteer abroad destinations in the world. English is one of the country's 11 official languages, and the country's rapid post-apartheid growth and development - and accompanying...
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Victory Day in Yaroslavl, Russia
January 16, 2013
By Meghan Johnson
7 Unusual (but Amazing!) Places to Volunteer Abroad
Are you interested in volunteering overseas, but drawn to a region of the world that isn't typically associated with these types of programs? No problem! You have more options than you think. The most popular locations for volunteering abroad include Peru, South Africa, Thailand, and India, and certainly for good reasons. Each of these frequently visited countries has a great need for service...
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Elephant Safari Tanzania
January 11, 2013
By Erin Dowd
50 Resources for Volunteering in Tanzania
Karibu means welcome in Swahili, and that's exactly how you'll feel when you volunteer in Tanzania. This country is rich with a vibrant culture, stunning scenery, and warm-hearted people. Volunteering requires no prior experience and is a great way to be immersed in a new culture. Each year, thousands of people just like you embark on a life-changing journey to volunteer their time in a place...
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December 20, 2012
By Stephanie Staszko
8 Epic Road Trips for Your Gap Year
A gap year is a time of endless possibilities and opportunities: though exciting, choosing what to do from these infinite prospects can be extremely difficult, daunting, and confusing. As the old saying goes, "it's not about the destination, it's the journey!" Have you considered embarking on a road trip during your gap year? Throw your head back, put some gasoline in the ol' clunker (or "petrol...
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November 23, 2012
By Go Overseas
South Africa Trivia Challenge: Test Your Travel Knowledge!
South Africa, formally The Republic of South Africa, is located at the continent of Africa's southern tip. Bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Swaziland to the north and east as well as Lesotho, which is within the South African territory. Surrounded by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, it produces a temperate climate, with lush landscapes throughout the region and boasting...
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Grassroots Volunteering in the Warm Heart of Africa
June 28, 2012
By Laura Walker
Grassroots Volunteering in the Warm Heart of Africa
It's 11am on a Friday morning in June, and my face is glued to the plane's window. I can't help but stare at the small mud huts with grass roofs that surround Malawi's tiny airport as we come in for landing. Even after traveling in Africa on two separate trips for four months, I had yet to see such a rugged landscape. I was arriving from Rwanda where several travelers I had met raved about how...
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Elaine volunteered abroad in Tanzania with SIC!
May 14, 2012
By Elaine Andres
Getting Up Close and Personal with Conscious Contraceptives
Elaine volunteered abroad in Tanzania with SIC! That awkward moment... When you're standing in line to buy some condoms and you see your gossipy next-door neighbor making her way behind you in line. You hastily grab a basket, throw the small box in it, and do your best to conceal it under packets of gum and an over-sized "snack" bag of Hot Cheetos. The truth is, prying eyes and undue judgment...
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Try to pick up the local language - English is only the third.
May 7, 2012
By Aileen Pablo
Immersion Tips When Volunteering in Kigali, Rwanda
Try to pick up the local language - English is only the third. Volunteering in a foreign country is a truly amazing experience. But no matter how excited you might be about what awaits you, leaving your home country for foreign soil can be an intimidating and stressful situation. You will meet all kinds of new people. You may have to deal with a major language barrier. Customs will not be what...
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Kids will be kids!
April 12, 2012
By Terri Wingham
This is Africa: A Volunteer's Experience
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...
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Make the most of your summer abroad!
March 20, 2012
By Megan Lee
Where to Study Abroad This Summer: Beach Edition!
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...
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March 19, 2012
By Elaine Andres
The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
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...
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