In June, Wales International Consortium launched a promotional film about Wales higher education at the University of Wales Newport city centre campus. The film follows Liana Stewart, a University of Wales Newport graduate as she journeys through Wales to discover why over 13,000 students from … Read More
Danika Ferguson – “Voluntourism”
“My time at Baan Unrak was nothing but a positive experience for me. I found the people who live and work at Baan Unrak to be amazing, generous and selfless people. Being part of a team that was contributing to a community of people in … Read More
Sun Hye Kim – “I Am A Third Culture Kid”
“Il Ue Na! (Wake up!)” This is the first sentence in Korean that I hear almost every morning. After taking a shower, I eat a Korean breakfast, which mainly includes rice, soup, and kimchi. This is my Korean world: everything I do, everything I eat, … Read More
Shannon Kao – “Life As A Third Culture Kid”
The plane stops, disgorging its contents and spewing weary travelers into air-conditioned expanses of gleaming steel-and-chrome. I look around, feeling utterly alone in this foreign land, this place that I visit only once a year, a country so different from my home that it might … Read More
Chelsea Behymer – “South African Experience”
In the summer of 2009, I flew to South Africa to work with International Student Volunteers on their Race to End Extinction project. You can learn more about ISV at www.isvonline.org. The project was at the Wild Cheetah and African Wild Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation … Read More
Kristen Roehrig – “From Northern Lights To Golden Shores”
Atikokan in Ontario and the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia don’t have a whole lot in common – except for the fact that I’ve lived in both places. Situated about halfway between the Trans-Canada Highway and Steep Rock Lake, my hometown has a population of … Read More
Hannah Sprake – “Gaining Skills Through Charity Work”
After finishing school in 2009, Hannah Sprake decided to take a gap year and joined Raleigh’s seven week spring expedition in Borneo. I finished school in summer 2009 and I didn’t get the grades I wanted, so I had an unplanned gap year. I wanted … Read More
Alex Geringer – “ISV Experience In Australia”
At the end of my sophomore year in college I felt a need to step out of my comfort zone and do something daring. I travelled overseas to Australia with International Student Volunteers. I had been receiving ISV information via email and decided to research … Read More
Mark Skelton – “Working With Raleigh In Borneo”
Mark Skelton graduated from university in June 2009. With a graduate position lined up for a year’s time, he decided to take a gap year and joined Raleigh’s ten week spring expedition in Borneo. I graduated from university in June 2009 with a degree in … Read More
Madelyn Fitzpatrick – “Studying Abroad In Spain”
It was four years ago today I stepped off the plane from studying abroad in Seville. I might include that my parents were at my side, because I’d told them I wasn’t leaving Spain unless they were coming to retrieve me. While I don’t thank … Read More
Kristina Wegscheider – “5 Tips For Being Sun Smart This Summer”
Since I started traveling in 2002, I have only encountered one sunburn. And I vividly remember that last sunburn; April 2006, Quito, Ecuador. I had arrived a few days before my tour began and planned to do some sightseeing in this equatorial city. I followed … Read More
Dan Podrasky – “A Life Changing Experience In The Dominican Republic”
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel with International Student Volunteers (ISV) to the Dominican Republic and my life was changed forever. ISV gave me a very unique experience where I was able to make a positive impact on the lives of … Read More
Nitin Rishi – “Experiencing International Development”
After working for an NGO in India, Nitin Rishi decided to learn more about International development work and joined Raleigh’s ten week spring expedition in Costa Rica & Nicaragua. I decided to join Raleigh because I wanted to learn more about developmental work, do some … Read More
Leah Kraus – “Radio At Home And Abroad”
As I mentioned in an earlier post, one of my internships in Dublin was at Newstalk Radio, Ireland’s national independent talk radio broadcaster. This was a far cry from the radio work I had done at the University of Rochester, which was all music related. … Read More
Bartho Van Tonder – “University in South Africa”
South Africa is a young country. Founded in 1652 by Dutch settlers from the Dutch East India (trading) Company initially as a supply port for ocean voyages to the east, its emergence as a nation populated with European settlers amongst the predominant make-up of indigenous … Read More
Alex Oberholzer – “Being A Medical Volunteer In Ghana”
Ghana is the perfect gateway for first-time volunteers in West Africa. The welcoming people, lush jungle, and extensive travel circuit provide an ideal environment for any placement. Having lived in Ho for 3 months as a medical volunteer, I can wholeheartedly recommend the experience. Ho’s … Read More
Angelia Fransisca Rusli – “International For Jakarta”
Jakarta might call itself a metropolis city. However, on choosing colleges, Jakartans tend to be stuck with the following solutions; go to local colleges or study abroad. Choosing an international college in Jakarta isn’t everyone’s first choice. Upon comparing local colleges and international colleges in … Read More
Kristina Wegscheider – “Creating A Budget For Your Study Abroad Trip”
Written by Kristina Wegscheider, co-founder of Do It While You’re Young, a travel community for young women ages 18-35 who are interested in traveling, studying, working, or volunteering abroad. You’ve enrolled in your study abroad programme, booked your flights, and are registered for classes. Think … Read More
Tom Smith – “Top 10 Tips To Save Money On Food Shopping”
Hello everyone! My names Tom Smith and I run a blog called Studentspayless with the aim of helping students to save money – I graduated from university in 2009 and also run a student discount card so it’s something I believe I have got a … Read More
Chris Jaume – “Interview With A Graduate Architect”
We spoke to Chris Jaume, 25, who is currently completing his Part 2 Architectural Assistant placement as part of his journey to becoming a fully-qualified architect in the UK Chris, originally from southeast England, studied his Part 1 at Newcastle University and then went on … Read More