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How Much Of Each Clothing Item Should I Really Be Packing?

Posted by Lindsay Hall on 11/13/23 11:35 AM

If you're packing for an extended international trip, it's important to have a plan, especially when it comes to your clothes and how much you're bringing!

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip

The Only Gift Guide You Need For Anyone Who Loves To Travel

Posted by Jen King on 11/13/23 9:35 AM

Looking for a few gifts for a travel lover? Or even for yourself? We talked to the travelers we know about what they're asking for Christmas, graduation gifts, birthdays, and more — here's the complete list!

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, For The Parents

What Do You Wear While Teaching With ILP?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 10/16/23 10:45 AM

Besides the construction paper and glue sticks in your suitcase, you should also be packing stuff to wear on vacations and in the classroom.

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All About ILP + Volunteering, Teaching With ILP

Interested But Still Deciding About Your ILP Semester?

Posted by Jen King on 8/20/23 11:56 AM

You'll find so many incredible adventures as you volunteer, but we understand that there is a lot to consider when it comes to timing and deciding if this experience is a good fit for you.

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All About ILP + Volunteering

Things I Was Worried About The Most Before Volunteering Abroad

Posted by Auvi Evans on 8/6/23 11:04 AM

Before your semester abroad ILP it is 100% normal to be nervous —  here are the things I was the most worried about (and how they actually turned out).

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All About ILP + Volunteering

What Goes In Your Carry On? And What Goes In Your Checked Bag?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/2/23 8:00 AM

Here's my quick guide to figuring out what goes in your check bag(s) and which things should stay in your carry-on. 

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips

Where To Find Comfy And Modest Clothes For Teaching

Posted by Abbey Krzymowski on 7/23/23 6:45 AM

You want clothes that make you feel picture ready, are really comfortable, and keep you covered up in all the right places? While staying within a student's budget, of course. Here's the list of our tried and true favorite stores and online shops! 

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All About ILP + Volunteering, Teaching With ILP

Fundraise Over $1,000 For Your Semester Abroad In One Saturday

Posted by Jen King on 4/20/23 6:30 AM

Fundraising may sound unrealistic or intimidating, but it's more than worth the effort, especially if you can raise more than $1,000 in a single Saturday.

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Saving Money + Fundraising

Tips For Utah Valley University Students + An ILP Semester Abroad

Posted by Jen King on 2/15/23 8:45 AM

If you're currently a student at Utah Valley University, you could easily fit a semester volunteering abroad in. International Language Programs (that's us!) has UVU students applying to volunteer every semester and here's how they make it work.

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All About ILP + Volunteering, Tips For Your Twenties

How Do I Know What Type Of ILP Teaching Supplies To Bring?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/29/22 7:45 AM

If you’re teaching English on your semester abroad with ILP you’ll need to bring at least 1 suitcase full of teaching supplies to use in your ILP lessons — the question is, what supplies should I bring?

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All About ILP + Volunteering

Hey friends!

We are ILP, a Utah-based non-profit org that has service abroad opportunities for college-age volunteers. We love travel so we're sharing all our tips for making the most of your time living abroad + seeing the world, and how to do it all on the tiniest budget.

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