If you’re planning on traveling to South Africa, the first thing we have to say to you is “Molo!” (“hello” in Xhosa, one of the eleven official languages spoken here). Traveling to a country for the first time can be a leap into the unknown, and we k
The path to becoming a medical professional requires more than just academic excellence. It demands a broader approach, based on personal development and professional growth. You'll need to develop what the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) calls Core Competencies.
Team up with volunteers your age to build classrooms for disadvantaged children in a Maasai community
Join a Pre-Med Program in Spain to gain the clinical exposure and community service hours you need to get into medical school.
Here at Projects Abroad we love to share the stories of our volunteers. Read below to see part one of Sara's epic volunteer journey. She travelled with Projects Abroad for almost an entire year in 2019 and 2020. Sara joined a variety of projects in Mexico, Peru, Sri Lanka, Thaila
I have always been fascinated with different cultures and societies, and after completing my A Levels, hope to study Sociology at University. However, before returning to education, I was keen to volunteer on a Human Rights project, and after much research decided to visit Ghana.
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night on a wildlife reserve in Africa and hearing a lion’s mighty roar. Picture yourself walking barely-trodden footpaths in the Amazon Rainforest as you track a family of rehabilitated spider monkeys. Can you feel the warm sun on your
We are in a climate and biodiversity crisis. At Projects Abroad, we believe that international travel, rather than contributing to the crisis, can be a major part of the solution. For decades, we’ve mobilized the enthusiasm of our volunteers and the funds they b
My time in Fiji was genuinely life-changing. Before volunteering with the Projects Abroad Shark Conservation Program, I had earned 2 degrees and a graduate certificate to work as a Vestibular Rehab Therapist in Canada. Yet, I wasn't completely satisfied. The clinical environment
Are you a pre-med or medical student seeking a career in healthcare? You've probably heard you need clinical experience (or ‘clinical exposure’) to succeed in medicine. But what exactly does clinical experience mean and how do you get it? Let’s explore this alon
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