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Margaux and Tyree, two American students, are working on a farm in northern Thailand.

Humbled on the Farm

Kyle reflects on the power of humility abroad. 
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Two of Kyle's students in Thailand.

Turning a Lifelong Love of Travel into a Career

A study abroad director shares how he landed his ultimate job. 
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Farming in a Foreign Land

Farming in a Foreign Land

Why we're testing our young relationship with a volunteer trip to China. 
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An Introduction to Arequipa

An Introduction to Arequipa

Roberta interacts with locals and discovers curiosities as she starts her placement in Peru.
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Why I Left a "Stable" Job for an Unpaid One Abroad

Why I Left a "Stable" Job for an Unpaid One Abroad

Stability is not a synonym for happiness.
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A Ceremony I'll Never Forget

A Ceremony I'll Never Forget

I was invited to help light a fire; little did I know that it would help light a fire within. 
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The Guapísima Effect

The Guapísima Effect

"Guapa" is more than just a catcall on the street; it's praise for a lifestyle.
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A Guide to China's Wet Markets

A Guide to China's Wet Markets

Wander down enough city streets and chances are you’ll stumble upon an outdoor market.
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Palm oil trees will fruit for 30 years, providing a much needed income for some of the poorest parts of Malaysia.

Can Palm Oil Save Borneo's Rainforests?

Palm oil is known as the food product that's destroying rainforests. But is there more to the story?
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An Indigenous community leader displays the fundamental the rights of indigenous people from the international ILO convention 169.

International Aid: The Importance of Consultation

Your first task as an international volunteer? Learn to listen. 
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Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul

How Working Overseas Changes You

Travel changes you, but you have to be willing to change, too.
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Nicole at the Confucius Temple in Changhua, Taiwan

After the Honeymoon Ends

The excitement from moving abroad? It will end. Here are a few tips on what to do when that happens.
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