My name is Olivia Mason and I recently returned from Vietnam where I took part in a General Business Project. I worked for a social enterprise called Hoa Ban Plus, which takes in disadvantaged women in the area and gives them a place to live while teaching them how to weave, sew
I am a 17-year-old student from the United Kingdom. This was my second time in Kenya, although my first was just a stop off for one day on the way to Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro. Kenya is the friendliest place I have ever visited with a lot of people coming up to you in the str
Stepping out of Kathmandu Airport and into the city was like stepping into another world. Those first minutes looking for my taxi were an assault of sights and sounds, with everybody fighting to persuade travellers to buy something or stay at their hotel! I met the friendly volun
I can’t explain how nervous I was to board the coach to Heathrow and leave my parents behind for the first time, but as soon as I boarded my flight I met another volunteer who was equally as nervous and excited as me, and we kept each other company through the long flights and
I was 22 years old, halfway through my second year of studying adult nursing at university and spending too much money on nights out, parties and food. I knew this couldn’t continue and decided it was time to push myself out of my comfort zone and do something challenging. My h
After graduating from school in the United States, I decided to take a gap year before attending university. I plan on studying anthropology, but I was also interested in teaching. That’s what initially led me to the Projects Abroad website and began my journey to Cambodia.In a
Visiting Africa was a dream of mine for my whole life. I remember watching nature documentaries as a child and being enchanted by the variety of animals and habitats in the world. Reading books set in Africa also contributed to this desire. When I was wondering what I was going t
I wanted to do something crazy and fun for my summer this year, but I really didn't fancy World Challenge with all of my school friends - I was worried after a month living together we wouldn't be able to stand each other!Instead I decided to look further afield at something to d
I decided to volunteer abroad, as I wanted to do something meaningful in my three-month summer holiday after finishing my GCSEs. After looking at many different companies, I decided to use Projects Abroad. They clearly had the most well established programme for 16 to 19 year old
My Nepal story began the day after I graduated from my secondary school. To be honest, I was not fully aware where I would be going – I did not read guide books or browse the internet looking for Nepali tourist attractions or places that are worth visiting. The reason I decided
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