A bigger and greater World!
Post written by Hiromi, a United Planet team member. It has been my dream to study abroad since I was a little girl. For some reason, I have always been…
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Back in Boston!
United PlanetAfrica, Arabic Language, au pair, Boston, culture, Europe, experiences abroad, local culture, Middle East, Morocco, non-profit, Team Stories, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer work
Post written by Naima Bentanoute, a United Planet team member In 2006, I came to Boston for the first time, after finishing my Masters degree in Arabic Language at the…
Costa Rica and a Hammock
United PlanetAlajuela, Atenas, Calypso Music, Central Valley, Costa Rica, Diving, Dominical, Jamaica, Latin America, local culture, Mestizaje, National Geographic Magazine, Parque National Manuel Antonio, Playa Chiquita, Playa Negra, Quepos, Salsa Brava, Snorkeling, Team Stories, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad
Post written by Laureline, a United Planet team member. As a United Planet team member, I read about our returning volunteer stories all the time — and I marvel at…
Starting a new life
United PlanetAfrican Dance, Carrer Break, Chengdu, China, Foreigner, Giant Panda, Jazzy-funk, local culture, Mandarin, Teaching English Abroad, Tianjin, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer work
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…
Arabic Lesson
United PlanetArabic dance, Break-Fast, culture, Dance, English Lesson, Flavored Tobacco, Hookah, Hubbly-bubbly, Jordan, local culture, mint tea, Team Stories, travel, United Planet, video, volunteer abroad
Post written by Theresa, a United Planet team member Last night I had an Arabic dance lesson. The tiny, beautiful college student who came over to teach me was incredible….
Guatemala: A kaleidoscope of sensations
United Planetchild nutrition, daycare, Guatemala, Guatemalan foods, host families, infant development, kaleidescope, Latin America, local culture, recycled glass factory, Spanish classes, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer work, weaving classes
Post written by Kim McDermott, a United Planet Volunteer Our first impression of Guatemala during our first few days was sensory overload! The colorful woven fabrics, loud streets with honking…
