Meet Towsif, Global Health volunteer in Nepal
Towsif Aziz, a senior at University of North Carolina, Greensboro in pre-dental studies, returned in August 2016 from three weeks on a Global Health Quest to Nepal. “I met the most…
Live simple…Love generously…Learn constantly
Susana Acosta, a teacher of the deaf at the California School for the Deaf in Freemont, California, returned from a short term Quest to Nepal in July 2016. Susie shares with…
5 Tips for LGBT Travelers Abroad
Spending time abroad is an incredible experience; it is transformative, immersive, and challenging all at once. The challenges it presents are often a source of growth, and vary from person…
Meet Chauncey – Volunteer in Peru & Ecuador
Meet Chauncey Stephens: a self-proclaimed member of “Team United Planet,” who fostered personal growth and deep connections through cultural immersion on three different Quests in Ecuador and Peru. Her first experience with…
Meet Holly – Volunteer in China
United Planet volunteer, Holly Hornbeck, traveled to China for a 4 week volunteer Group Quest in 2013, where she worked with children at an after school program. We had the pleasure of catching…
Say Hello to the Planet!
When you volunteer abroad, it is very important to get acquainted with the language of your destination country. Knowing the local language will help you build long-lasting connections with the community…
