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An orphanage may also be a family…
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Post written by Kelsey, a United Planet Volunteer. As a senior at the University of Idaho I decided it was about time for me to expand my cultural vision to…
International Teacher in Tanzania
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Post written by Robert Flook, a United Planet volunteer. In June of 2007, I made the decision to travel to Tanzania to learn more about the country. As a science…
New York to Nepal
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Post written by Daniel, United Planet volunteer My Quest to Nepal was short—only two weeks—but this was all the time I was able to carve out of my busy schedule….
Not in Kansas Anymore
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Post written by Amy McNair, a United Planet Volunteer. When they said rural, they meant rural. NO internet in our village. We had to travel in a cho cho (public…
Starting a new life
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Post written by Albert Flannery, a United Planet Volunteer. When I landed in Chengdu, I was met by two wonderful people: Professor Nie and Vanya a student at the Chengdu…
