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Understanding Culture Shock When Volunteering Abroad
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Find out what culture shock is, how it might affect you when you travel, and learn how you can lean into it for the best experience.
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Study abroad without losing credits! Learn how to transfer US credits back to your Dutch university.
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Make your gap year planning easier with our five-step guide, including a few tips on what to do during your gap year to develop new skills.
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Decided to take a gap year but have no idea what to do? Let's inspire you — here are our top five things you could do on a once-in-a-lifetime gap year.
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Discover the opportunities for ambitious teens to volunteer abroad and how it could shape your future, including job and university applications.
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A guide for volunteers looking to take part in wildlife or marine conservation, providing advice on requirements, destinations, and projects you can join
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Preparing for a volunteering project abroad and want to make sure you have your essentials? This guide for secondary and high school students will help!
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A Medical Intern in Kenya shares her story. Discover what Devon achieve during her volunteer abroad placement and how it helped her achieve personal growth.
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