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Tag: volunteer abroad

Home Posts Tagged "volunteer abroad" (Page 3)
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Ajay In Chile: Finding Confidence In A New Country

December 10, 2019United PlanetChile, gap year, study abroad, travel abroad, volunteer, volunteer abroad, volunteer in chile

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…

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Ashley’s First Summer of Service in Romania

October 18, 2019United Planetgap year, international volunteering, Long Term, Romania, travel abroad, volunteer abroad

Ashley, a student from Davidson College, went on a volunteer Quest to Romania with United Planet. She wrote this reflection when flying to her next destination: Prague, where she took…

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The Long Run Impact: Interpersonal Skills

October 17, 2019United Planetgap year, international volunteering, Long Term, travel abroad, volunteer abroad, Volunteer Story

Spending 6 months to a year volunteering isn’t for everyone. Especially doing it in a different country. It requires a selfless desire to positively impact communities as well as a…

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Gap Year in Denmark: Let Go of Perfectionism and Embrace Mistakes

October 17, 2019United PlanetDenmark, gap year, international volunteering, travel abroad, volunteer abroad, Volunteer Story, Volunteering in Denmark

Did you take a gap year and have some inspirational stories you’d like to share with others? For many students, a gap year is their first attempt at a solo…

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Carlito’s Self-Reflection on a Gap Year in Finland

October 16, 2019United PlanetFinland, gap year, volunteer abroad, volunteer in Finland

Carlito Cascone returned from Finland after participating in the Child and Family Development and Education program. Carlito graduated from Hiram College and was taking a gap year between college and…

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Ajay in Chile: Being Independent While Volunteering Abroad

October 11, 2019United PlanetChile, volunteer abroad, volunteering in chile

Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. Travel also gives you priceless memories, enriches your knowledge and your experiences. However, joining volunteer abroad programs can even…

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