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- Read more: Review: Spanish Language Course by Bryrony P’s parents in Peru
I do think it’s a strong selling point on CVs, and certainly gave them confidence before going to university. It’s also given them some great stories and experiences to talk about, which are still entertaining us!Bryony P - Read more: Review: Childcare in Fiji by Kush L
I’m a young mother currently in my first year of university. After the first day of university, on the homepage of my university website was the advertisement for an international scholarship. I was dreaming!Kushbu L - Read more: Review: HIV/AIDS Project in Nepal by Sharon M
I recalled how many [children] were stigmatised by their own communities and families, (…) so to have someone actually care, play with them and simply offer a reassuring smile was all they wished for some days. I could see the value of my volunteering.Sharon M - Read more: Review: Childcare in Mongolia by Joseph H
By the end of my time at the community centre, the younger children could say a few basic phrases and had progressed to the point they could form simple words when we put the sounds together.Joseph H - Read more: Review: International Development in Mexico by Rebecca M
I’ve always had a pretty modest lifestyle, but since my placement, I’ve cut back on unnecessary expenses and I even think twice about the amount of food I put on my plate.Rebecca M - Read more: Review: Teaching in Kenya by Claire K
Teaching for a month in Kenya opened my eyes to a different way of working completely, not to mention the out-of-work experiences that I enjoyed too.Claire K - Read more: Review: Nomad Project in Mongolia by Jack S
The 14 weeks I spent at the project flew by, with each day offering new experiences and new faces to interact with, be they the generous locals or eager new volunteers starting their own journeys.Jack S - Read more: Review: Teaching in Jamaica by Daphne J
I worked with Ilonka, a fellow volunteer from Holland, teaching basic English, Maths and General studies. I felt that both the students and I gained enormously from our time together.Daphne J - Read more: Review: Childcare & Community Grown-up Special in Nepal by Judith W
For me, the fortnight in Nepal was life-changing. I certainly feel that I gained far more than I gave, both in terms of what the trip cost me financially and the challenge of some of the volunteer work we did.Judith W - Read more: Review: Building in Ghana by Catherine H
What I don’t think they realise is that the exchange works in both ways. I had a fantastic time in Ghana; I met some lovely people and was constantly impressed by the friendly and ever helpful nature of Ghanaian people.Catherine H - Read more: Review: Teaching in Kenya by Christopher O
I would like to mention the Projects Abroad staff who were so friendly and helpful to me and the other volunteers throughout our time abroad.Christopher O - Read more: Review: Midwifery in Tanzania by Carly F
Arriving in a foreign country and being unable to speak any of the native language is overwhelming. I was quickly greeted by a Projects Abroad staff member that was there to transport me to my host family about an hour away in the town.Carly F
