The XXXI ICYE General Assembly in Vietnam
The 31st International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE) General Assembly took place in Hoi An, Vietnam from November 18th-23rd, 2019. The GA was attended by representatives from more than 35 National…
Ajay In Chile: Finding Confidence In A New Country
Volunteering is an activity that you can only truly be successful by allowing yourself to be fully committed to the experience and being in the moment. Although when effort and…
Discover the Best Abroad Experience for You
While one of the hardest parts about going abroad is deciding to go, the next step can be sometimes even more complicated: picking what kind of experience you want. It’s…
How To: Use Social Media to Keep Friends and Family in the Loop
The “How To” series will discuss important topics related to volunteering abroad and traveling in general. As you read on, the following will give you advice on “how to” do…
Going Abroad: Does It Get Easier Each Time You Travel?
Bridget Manning is a previous United Planet Program Advisor turned study abroad student who will be corresponding with us from Barcelona, Spain! She has spent some time traveling abroad, from…
5 Ways You Can Volunteer Abroad While You Study Abroad!
This post is written by United Planet contributor Raquel Wilbun. Raquel studies public relations and sociology at Boston University and has studied abroad in Australia. Let’s be honest. Studying abroad…
