A Memorable Part of A Grand South American Tour
Our Country Coordinator in Chile, Paul, wrote up this blog post on behalf of Mike and Shirley, a couple who participated in an English Teaching Quest for two weeks during…
TAQA Employees Volunteer Abroad to Renovate School in Ghana
TAQA, which means energy in Arabic, is an international energy and water company listed in Abu Dhabi operating in 11 countries across four continents. The company contacted United Planet last…
6 Ways to Keep Your Abroad Experience Alive
Everyone’s abroad experience is unique. It’s a collection of all of our memories, experiences, and individual bonds that mean something a little bit different to each of us. One thing…
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…
6 Reasons Why You Should Spend Your Gap Year Volunteering in Australia
Australia. Home to the world’s most beautiful wildlife, pristine beaches, awe-inspiring skylines, unique adventures, and breathtakingly gorgeous people. It’s no surprise that… Wait, what? Gorgeous people? Oh, I’m serious. I…
